---
title: "layoutDirection"
type: "property"
lastmod: "2026-08-27"
---
## API Reference

> Source set: Android

```kotlin
override var layoutDirection by
        mutableStateOf(
            // We don't use the attached View's layout direction here since that layout direction
            // may not be resolved since composables may be composed without attaching to the
            // RootViewImpl.
            // In Jetpack Compose, use the locale layout direction (i.e. layoutDirection came from
            // configuration) as a default layout direction.
            toLayoutDirection(context.resources.configuration.layoutDirection)
                ?: LayoutDirection.Ltr
        )
```