# LanguageDirection

> Indicates the directionality of the element's text. The value cascades to child elements.

## Definition

* **Type:** Enum
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public enum LanguageDirection
```

## Remarks

Additional Resources: Language direction

## Fields

| Value                                                                                          | Description                                                                            |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Inherit](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/languagedirection/inherit.md) | Inherits the directionality from the nearest ancestor with a specified directionality. |
| [LTR](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/languagedirection/ltr.md)         | Left to right language direction.                                                      |
| [RTL](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/languagedirection/rtl.md)         | Right to left language direction.                                                      |