writing-mode

The writing-mode property specifies the direction of text flow.

Formal Syntax

horizontal-tb | vertical-rl | vertical-lr | sideways-rl | sideways-lr

Initial value

horizontal-tb

Applies to

All elements except table row groups, table column groups, table rows, table columns, ruby base containers, ruby annotation containers

Inherited

yes

Percentages

n/a

Computed value

specified value

Animation type

not animatable

See specification

JavaScript Access

// Access via element.style
element.style.writingMode = 'horizontal-tb';