Ensure Taxonomy Editor works well in Right-To-Left (RTL) languages

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What

• Ensure Taxonomy Editor works well in Right-To-Left (RTL) languages (such as Arabic or Hebrew)

Checklist (AI generated)

Functionality:

• Text Input Direction:
  • Ensure all text fields (e.g., term name, description) automatically switch to RTL input when an RTL language is selected.
  • Verify that placeholder text within fields is also displayed in RTL.
• Text Alignment:
  • Check that all text within the editor aligns to the right by default for RTL languages.
  • Confirm that headings, labels, and instructions are also right-aligned.
• Hierarchy Display:
  • If the taxonomy is displayed hierarchically (e.g., tree view), ensure the hierarchy expands from right to left.
  • Verify that indentation of child terms is consistent with RTL reading direction.
• Drag-and-Drop:
  • If drag-and-drop functionality is used, ensure terms are correctly repositioned within the RTL hierarchy when dragged.
• Search:
  • Test that search results are displayed in RTL and that filtering/sorting functions work correctly.
• Error Messages and Notifications:
  • Verify that any error messages, warnings, or success notifications are displayed in RTL format.

Visual Design:

• Icons and Controls:
  • Check that any icons used (e.g., arrows, add/delete buttons) are flipped horizontally for RTL to maintain visual consistency.
  • If dropdown menus are used, ensure they open to the left in RTL mode.
• Layout:
  • Review the overall layout of the editor to confirm that elements are positioned intuitively for RTL users (e.g., menus on the right, save buttons on the left).
• Spacing and Padding:
  • Adjust spacing and padding around elements as needed to accommodate RTL text, which may require more space due to diacritics.

Localization:

• Language Switching:
  • Test the language switching mechanism to ensure smooth transitions between RTL and LTR languages.
• Date and Number Formats:
  • Verify that dates and numbers are displayed in the appropriate RTL format.
• Cultural Considerations:
  • If applicable, consider any cultural sensitivities related to colors, imagery, or terminology when localizing for specific RTL regions.

Testing:

• Real Users:
  • Conduct usability testing with native speakers of RTL languages to gather feedback on any issues or areas for improvement.
• Automated Testing:
  • If possible, implement automated tests to ensure consistent RTL behavior across different browsers and platforms.

Additional Considerations:

• Font Selection: Choose a font that supports the RTL script clearly and legibly.
• CSS: Use CSS properties like direction: rtl and text-align: right to control text direction and alignment.
• HTML: Use the dir="rtl" attribute on the html tag or specific elements to indicate RTL directionality.

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