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# Configure a language as reading from right to left

# Configure a language as reading from right to left {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Use the Text Direction field to configure a language that reads from right to left,
such as Hebrew.

## Before you begin

Activate the languages that your users need. For more information, see [Activate a language](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Y30JfDvzXwarUH9yXwYnZA "By default, the language supported by the platform is American English. You can activate plugins for other supported languages if you have the admin role.").

Role required: admin

## About this task

Right-to-left language support is available only in the main user interface and on
live feed. Other user interfaces and applications, such as the graphical Workflow Editor, reporting, CMS, chat, and the ServiceNow documentation
sites, are not supported.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem LocalizationLanguages.
2. Select New.
3. Enter the Name of the language, such as Hebrew.
4. Enter the [BCP 47](http://www.iana.org/assignments/language-subtag-registry/language-subtag-registry) code for the language.  
   For example, Hebrew is <kbd class="ph userinput">he</kbd>.
5. In the Text Direction field, select Right-to-Left.
6. Select Submit.

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