Using logical properties makes your site bulletproof for writing modes

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Poorly drawn chamois with a text in a speech bubble: “Using logical properties makes your site bulletproof for writing modes.”

CSS chamois says:

Using logical properties makes your site bulletproof for writing modes.

And here’s why:

  • Logical properties simplify the maintenance of multilingual websites by enabling a single set of rules.
  • Logical properties also improve accessibility for users with diverse reading preferences. Components using logical properties can be placed anywhere in a layout, regardless of writing mode.
  • They work well with CSS Grid and Flexbox, creating flexible design systems.