How to Change Text Direction to Right-to-Left Arabic(RTL) in WPS PC?

1 min. readlast update: 07.06.2026

If Arabic text is displayed from left to right, follow the steps below to change the paragraph direction.

  • This solution will not work if the customer try to type Arabic in PowerPoint.

Step 1: Open the File Menu

Click the arrow next to File in the top-left corner of WPS Writer.

Step 2: Open Paragraph Settings

Navigate to Format > Paragraph....

Step 3: Change the Text Direction

In the Indents and Spacing tab:

  • Under Direction, select Right-to-left.
  • Click OK to apply the changes.

Result

The document will now display Arabic text in the correct Right-to-Left (RTL) direction.

Note: The user interface for the HUAWEI PC Software Engine (WPS Office PC) is only available in Chinese and English.

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