When using Text Direction, the most common questions involve incomplete display, fine angle adjustment, and restoring the default direction; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if text is cut off or the layout looks messy after changing text direction?
- Select the cell where text direction has already been adjusted.
- Increase the row height to leave enough space for the rotated text.
- If needed, turn on wrap text so longer content can display across multiple lines.
Can I fine-tune the rotation angle?
- Go to Tools > Home > “…” on the right side of the text alignment area > Tilt Angle.
- Tap + or - repeatedly to adjust the angle step by step.
- Check the cell display after each change until the layout fits your needs.
How do I restore text to the default horizontal direction?
- Select the cell that you want to restore.
- Open the Tilt Angle setting again.
- Reverse the angle adjustment until the text returns to its default horizontal display.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Text Direction | The display direction or tilt angle of text inside a spreadsheet cell. |
| Tilt Angle | A setting used to control how much the text is rotated inside the cell. |
| Wrap Text | A layout option that displays cell content on multiple lines when the cell width is limited. |