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auto_direction

This package changes the direction of a widget from ltr direction into rtl direction and vice versa based on the language of the text provided.

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Install package

flutter pub add auto_direction

Package Overview

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The auto_direction package automatically adjusts the text direction of widgets in Flutter applications based on the detected language, switching between left-to-right (LTR) and right-to-left (RTL) layouts. It simplifies internationalization by dynamically adapting UI direction without manual intervention, ensuring proper rendering for languages like Arabic, Hebrew, and others that use RTL scripts. The package integrates seamlessly into apps targeting multilingual audiences.

Use cases

Dynamic UI layout adaptation
Multilingual app support
RTL/LTR text direction switching
Internationalized user interfaces
Automatic language-based layout adjustment

Key features

Language-based direction detection
Automatic LTR/RTL switching
Seamless integration with Flutter widgets
Support for multiple platforms
Minimal configuration required

Suitable for

Apps targeting global audiences
Developers using Flutter for internationalization
Projects requiring dynamic text direction
UIs with mixed language content
Web and mobile apps with RTL language support

Considerations

Requires accurate language detection
May need additional logic for complex layouts
Not suitable for static directional designs
Depends on correct locale setup
Limited to text direction changes, not full RTL themes

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auto_direction

This widget changes the direction of a widget from ltr direction into rtl direction and vice versa based on the language of the text provided.

Getting Started

This widget will wrap its child with a Directionality widget and it will decide the direction based on the provided text.

...
String text = "";
...
AutoDirection(
  text: text,
  child: TextField(
    onChanged: (str){
      setState(() {
        text = str;
      });
    },
  ),
)