HTML BDO Generator
Generate a <bdo> bidirectional override element — control whether text renders left-to-right or right-to-left — and copy the HTML with live preview.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
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The HTML `<bdo>` (Bidirectional Override) element overrides the browser's Unicode bidirectional algorithm and forces text to render in the specified direction. The required `dir` attribute accepts `rtl` (right-to-left) or `ltr` (left-to-right).
This is different from the CSS `direction` property or the `dir` attribute on other elements: `<bdo>` makes the browser treat each character individually and reverse their visual order regardless of the script's natural direction. It is most commonly used to display reversed or mirrored text for decorative, testing, or localisation purposes.
How to Use HTML BDO Generator
Enter the text content to display
Choose rtl to reverse direction or ltr to force left-to-right
Optionally add id, class, or title attributes
Copy the generated HTML
Common Use Cases
- Developers testing right-to-left layout rendering in mixed-script pages.
- Content authors demonstrating bidirectional text for localisation documentation.
- Designers creating reversed or mirrored text for decorative purposes.
Example Input and Output
A bdo element that reverses "Hello World" to display right-to-left.
Text: Hello World
Direction: rtl<bdo dir="rtl">Hello World</bdo>Privacy
All HTML generation runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server.