Configure a language as reading from right to left

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Use the Text Direction field to configure a language that reads from right to left, such as Hebrew.

    Before you begin

    Activate the languages that your users need. For more information, see Activate a language.

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Right-to-left language support is available only in the main user interface and on live feed. Other user interfaces and applications, such as the graphical Workflow Editor, reporting, CMS, chat, and the ServiceNow documentation sites, are not supported.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Localization > Languages.
    2. Select New.
    3. Enter the Name of the language, such as Hebrew.
    4. Enter the BCP 47 code for the language.
      For example, Hebrew is he.
    5. In the Text Direction field, select Right-to-Left.
    6. Select Submit.