HTML <bdo>Tag
Examples
Specify text direction:
<p>This paragraph text displays from left to right.</p>
<p><bdo dir="rtl">This paragraph text displays from right to left.</bdo></p>
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Browser Support
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All major browsers support the <bdo> tag.
Definition and Usage
bdo refers to bidi override (Bi-Directional Override).
The <bdo> tag is used to override the default text direction.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| dir | ltr rtl |
Required. Specifies the text direction within the <bdo> element. |
Global Attributes
The <bdo> tag supportsHTML Global Attributes。
Event Attributes
The <bdo> tag supportsHTML Event Attributes。
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