CSS writing-mode for horizontal and vertical text
CSS-Tricks
EDITOR BRIEF
The CSS writing-mode property controls whether text is laid out horizontally or vertically. It also affects the direction that blocks and lines flow, and a vertical example uses vertical-rl. This can be especially useful for languages such as Chinese and Japanese.
INSIGHTS
If you are learning CSS layout, try changing writing-mode on a sample element to see how text flow changes. It is a good way to understand how CSS can support different writing systems and page layouts.
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