Direction Element (Style) (RDL)
Specifies the direction of text and matrices.
Syntax
<Style>
...
<Direction>...</Direction>
...
</Style>
Element Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type and length |
String |
Default value |
LTR |
Cardinality |
0-1: Optional element that can occur once or not at all. |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Element |
|---|---|
Parent element |
|
Child element |
None |
Remarks
The Direction element must contain an expression that evaluates to one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
LTR |
Text is written left-to-right. |
RTL |
Text is written right-to-left. |
The Direction element applies only to text box, matrix, and subtotal report items.
See Also
Reference
Report Definition XML Elements