JavaScript element.dir Property
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JavaScript element.dir Property
The element.dir property gets or sets the text writing directionality of the content of the current element.
Get Direction
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p dir="ltr">Click on the button.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Click Me</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
var x = document.getElementById("point");
var elem = document.getElementsByTagName("p")[0];
function myFunction(){
x.innerHTML = elem.dir;
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
element.dir
Return Values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ltr | Specifies that the element direction is from left to right. |
| rtl | Specifies that the element direction is from rigth to left. |
| auto | Specifies that the element direction must be determined based on the contents of the element. |
Set Direction
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p dir="ltr">Click on the button.</p>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Toggle Button</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
var elem = document.getElementsByTagName("p")[0];
function myFunction(){
if(elem.dir == "ltr")
elem.dir = "rtl";
else
elem.dir = "ltr";
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
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