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title: "How to Enable Right-to-Left (RTL) Language Support"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/learndash/enable-rtl-language-support/"
description: "Introduction Enabling RTL support in your LearnDash App provides a seamless experience for users of right-to-left languages like Arabic or Hebrew. This guide wa…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "LearnDash"
date: "2025-09-23"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# How to Enable Right-to-Left (RTL) Language Support

## **Introduction**

Enabling RTL support in your LearnDash App provides a seamless experience for users of right-to-left languages like Arabic or Hebrew.

This guide walks you through translating app text, enabling RTL layout, and verifying proper direction across the app interface.

## **Translate App Text Strings**

1. In your WordPress Dashboard, go to **LearnDash App > Translations**.

![Screenshot of LearnDash App Translations menu](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-Enable-Right-to-Left-RTL-Language-Support-in-the-Learndash-App-_-1.png)2. Use the **search bar** to find any string (e.g., *About Course*).

![Screenshot of the search bar in translations](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-Enable-Right-to-Left-RTL-Language-Support-in-the-Learndash-App-_-2.png)3. In the translation field, enter the RTL equivalent (e.g., in Arabic).
4. Click **Save Changes**.
5. Repeat for other key terms like *Unfollow*, *Send Message*, etc.

## **Switch Site Language to RTL**

1. Go to **Settings > General** in your WordPress Dashboard.

![Screenshot of General WordPress Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-Enable-Right-to-Left-RTL-Language-Support-in-the-Learndash-App-_-3.png)2. Under **Site Language**, select an RTL language (e.g., **العربية**).
3. Click **Save Changes**.
4. Your admin panel and site theme will now switch to RTL.

## **Preview RTL Layout in the LearnDash App**

1. **Force-close and reopen** the LearnDash App on your mobile device.
2. Check that the **tab bar** and **header icons** appear in right-to-left order.
3. Open any translated screen (e.g., **Members**) and verify text and menus are RTL.
4. Navigate through the app to confirm **back arrows**, animations, and content flow match RTL direction.

## **Troubleshooting and FAQs**

**Q: Why is some text still left-to-right (LTR)?**  A: Confirm you translated the correct strings in **LearnDash App > Translations**, then relaunch the app to refresh.

**Q: Why didn’t all UI elements flip direction?  
 A: Ensure your **site language** is set to an RTL language.

**Q: Can I apply RTL to specific screens only?  
 A: No. RTL applies globally based on your WordPress **Site Language** setting.