Bidirectional Text
Bidirectional text refers to the arrangement of text that contains both left-to-right (LTR) and right-to-left (RTL) scripts. This is common in languages such as Arabic and Hebrew, which are read from right to left, alongside languages like English and Spanish, which are read from left to right. The challenge lies in how these different scripts interact within the same line or paragraph.
To properly display bidirectional text, software must recognize the directionality of each character and adjust the layout accordingly. This ensures that the text is readable and maintains the correct flow, which is crucial for effective communication in multilingual contexts.