In global typography, "Directionality" is critical. Languages like Arabic and Hebrew are read from Right-to-Left (RTL). If you simply translate the text without flipping the layout, the user experience feels broken (e.g., text aligns left, punctuation is misplaced).
MultiLipi's RTL Engine is a dynamic styling layer that detects these languages and automatically "mirrors" your website's CSS—flipping margins, padding, and text alignment—to ensure a native reading experience without requiring you to write a single line of custom code.
1. The Detection Protocol
Which languages trigger the flip?
The engine is context-aware. It only activates the layout mirror when a user selects a designated RTL language. For all other languages (English, French, etc.), standard Left-to-Right (LTR) rendering remains active.
Supported RTL Languages:
Arabic (ar)
Hebrew (he)
Persian / Farsi (fa)
Urdu (ur)
2. Configuration Protocol
Activating the mirror engine.
To enable this structural adaptation, follow this path in your command center:
Step 1: Access Project Context
Log in to your MultiLipi Dashboard.
Select the specific Project you wish to configure.
Step 2: Access Setup
Navigate to the Settings section in the left sidebar.
Click on Setup.
Step 3: Toggle Engine
Scroll to find the RTL Support toggle.
Action: Switch it to ON (Blue).
System Action: The CSS injection layer is now active.
3. Technical Behavior
How it functions in the browser.
Once enabled, the engine performs the following operations dynamically:
Direction Attribute
Automatically injects dir="rtl" into the HTML <html> tag when an RTL language is active.
CSS Flipping
It virtually "flips" standard CSS properties.
float: left becomes float: right.
margin-left: 10px becomes margin-right: 10px.
Switcher Integration
If you use the MultiLipi Language Switcher, the UI will instantly flip orientation the moment a user selects Arabic or Hebrew, providing a seamless transition.
Note: No manual CSS overrides are required. The system handles the geometry calculations automatically.