When using Text Direction, the most common questions are about display results, angle adjustment, and restoring default formatting; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if text is not fully displayed or the layout looks messy after changing text direction?
- Check whether the text is using vertical text or a large rotation angle.
- Increase the row height to create more display space.
- Turn on wrap text if the content needs to break into multiple lines inside the cell.
- If the layout still looks crowded, reduce the tilt angle.
Can I adjust the rotation angle precisely?
- Open the settings related to text direction.
- Check whether the current interface lets you enter an angle directly or fine-tune it with plus and minus controls.
- Adjust the angle step by step and review the result in the cell.
- For easier reading, smaller angles are usually more practical.
How do I restore all text to the default horizontal display?
- Select the cell range you want to restore.
- Open Format Cells and go to Alignment.
- Turn off the setting related to Vertical Text.
- Set the angle to 0° and confirm the change.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Text Direction | The display direction or rotation angle setting for text inside a spreadsheet cell. |
| Tilt Angle | The value or control used to change how far the text is rotated. |
| Wrap Text | A setting that places text on multiple lines inside a cell when the cell width is limited. |