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UI Mirrored When Running Arabic RTL App in Power Apps Desktop

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When I run my Power Apps application — built entirely in Arabic with right-to-left (RTL) layout — inside Power Apps for Windows (Desktop), the entire user interface appears horizontally flipped, not just the text.
The issue includes:
  • Arabic text rendered in reverse order (e.g., numbers and words flipped).
  • Buttons, containers, and screen layouts appear aligned as left-to-right, even though all Direction properties are set to "RTL".
  • The flow of navigation controls and UI elements is mirrored, including button placement and container layouts.
  • The problem persists even with correct use of:
  • LayoutDirection = Horizontal
  • Direction = "RTL"
  • TextAlign = AlignRight
  • Font = Font.'Segoe UI'
This behavior does not occur in the browser — the same app displays RTL layout perfectly in Edge and Chrome.
Tested Workarounds (no success):
  • Applied manual direction and alignment properties on all controls.
  • Tested with and without “Scale to fit” and layout aspect ratio options.
  • Used Modern layout containers and rebuilt screens from scratch — still flipped.
Attached: Two screenshots showing the mirrored UI inside Power Apps Desktop.
Request:
Is there a known issue with RTL rendering in the Power Apps Windows client?
Any planned fixes or reliable workaround?
Thank you!
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    Jon Unzueta 1,215 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    UI Mirrored When Running Arabic RTL App in Power Apps Desktop
     

    you're experiencing is a known issue with Power Apps for Windows (Desktop) when rendering apps built in Arabic (RTL) layout.

    🧠 Summary of the Issue

    When running a Power Apps app with RTL layout (like Arabic) in the Power Apps Desktop client, the following problems occur:

    • The entire UI is mirrored, not just the text.
    • Arabic text appears reversed, including numbers and word order.
    • Buttons, containers, and layouts are aligned incorrectly (LTR instead of RTL).
    • This issue does not occur in browsers like Edge or Chrome — only in the Windows client.

    This behavior has been confirmed by other users in the Power Platform Community thread .

    ✅ Workarounds (Until Microsoft Fixes It)

    Unfortunately, there is no reliable workaround in the Windows client at this time. However:

    • Continue using the browser version (Edge or Chrome) for correct RTL rendering.
    • If you must use the desktop client, consider limiting RTL-specific features or adding a language toggle to switch to LTR temporarily.
    • You can also report the issue directly to Microsoft to help prioritize a fix.

    📣 How to Report This to Microsoft

    To ensure this gets visibility:

    1. Submit feedback via the Power Apps Desktop app:

      • Click the gear icon > Help & Support > Send Feedback.

    2. Post or upvote on the Power Platform Ideas portal:

      • https://ideas.powerapps.com

    3. Open a support ticket if you're on a paid plan:

      • Microsoft Power Platform Support
     
    🏷️ Tag me if you have any further questions or if the issue persists.
    ✅ Click "Accept as Solution" if my post helped resolve your issue—it helps others facing similar problems.
    ❤️ Give it a Like if you found the approach useful in any way.

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