How does Webflow support Arabic and other RTL languages?
TL;DR
- Set text and parent elements to RTL in the Style panel.
- Adjust Flexbox, Grid, margins, and text alignment for RTL layout.
- Use RTL-friendly fonts like Tajawal, Amiri, or Cairo.
- Apply CSS overrides (
direction: rtl; unicode-bidi: embed;) if needed. - Test responsiveness using Preview Mode and browser dev tools.
Webflow supports Arabic and other right-to-left (RTL) languages, but requires manual adjustments to ensure proper text direction and layout. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Enable RTL Text Direction
- In Webflow Designer, select a text element.
- In the Style (⚙️) panel, set the Direction property to RTL under the Typography section.
- Ensure parent elements (like containers or sections) also follow RTL if needed.
2. Adjust Layout for RTL
- Flexbox & Grid: Reverse row direction if necessary (e.g.,
flex-direction: row-reverse). - Margins & Padding: Swap left/right values to maintain correct spacing.
- Text Alignment: Set text alignment to right where necessary.
3. Use an RTL-Friendly Font
- Choose fonts that support Arabic characters (e.g., Tajawal, Amiri, Cairo).
- Ensure the font is correctly loaded in Webflow’s Fonts settings.
4. Modify Custom Code (If Needed)
- Apply CSS in Project Settings > Custom Code:
```css
html { direction: rtl; unicode-bidi: embed; }
``` - If using a CMS, add a
dir="rtl"attribute dynamically using custom attributes.
5. Test Responsiveness
- Check on different devices/browser sizes to confirm RTL elements behave correctly.
- Use Webflow’s Preview Mode and browser developer tools to inspect layout issues.
Summary
Webflow supports Arabic and RTL languages, but requires manual direction changes, layout adjustments, and font selection. Using CSS, Flexbox, Grid, and text settings ensures a proper RTL experience.