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What is 'bidirectional display' in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?


bidirectional display - Overview

  • Component: BC-I18

  • Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

  • Description: A process or the result of mixing left-to-right oriented text and right-to left oriented text in a single line. &EXAMPLE& Mixing English and Hebrew text requires bidirectional display. The standard Arabic writing system writes numbers from left to right while writing all other text from right to left.


bidirectional display - Details


  • Key Concepts: Bidirectional display is a feature of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component that allows users to view and enter data in languages that are written from right to left, such as Arabic and Hebrew. This feature ensures that the text is displayed correctly, regardless of the language used.
    How to use it: To use bidirectional display, users must first enable the feature in their SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the “Internationalization” tab in the system settings and selecting “Enable bidirectional display”. Once enabled, users can enter and view data in right-to-left languages without any issues.
    Tips & Tricks: When using bidirectional display, it is important to remember that some characters may not be displayed correctly. To ensure that all characters are displayed correctly, it is recommended to use Unicode fonts when entering data in right-to-left languages.
    Related Information: For more information on bidirectional display and other features of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component, please refer to the official SAP documentation.

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