> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pwa.spomky-labs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pwa.spomky-labs.com/1.0.x/the-manifest/application-information/direction-and-language.md). # Direction and Language The PWA dir and lang parameters. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can be tailored for different languages and writing directions through the use of the `dir` and `lang` parameters in the HTML tag. By properly setting the `dir` and `lang` parameters, you ensure better user experience, accessibility, and potentially improved SEO for your PWA. Please note that those values should be in accordance with the ones set as `` tag attributes. ```html ``` ### The `dir` Parameter The `dir` parameter specifies the text directionality of the content in your PWA. It can have one of three values: * `ltr`: Left-to-right, which is used for languages that are read from the left to the right (like English). * `rtl`: Right-to-left, for languages read from the right to the left (like Arabic or Hebrew). * `auto`: Automatically determines the direction based on the content. Example usage in HTML: ### The `lang` Parameter The `lang` parameter declares the default language of the text in the page. This is important for accessibility tools and search engines. ### Configuration {% code title="/config/packages/pwa.yaml" lineNumbers="true" %} ```yaml pwa: manifest: enabled: true dir: "ltr" lang: "en" ``` {% endcode %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://pwa.spomky-labs.com/1.0.x/the-manifest/application-information/direction-and-language.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.