How do I align text in a UI layout?

Left alignment is best for most UIs—it’s easy to scan and works across languages.

  • Center text only for short labels, few lines of text, or empty states.

  • Avoid right alignment unless designing for RTL languages.

  • Keep alignment consistent across sections for a clean layout.

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