Query Details
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Directionality in writing
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| Author: | Rebecca Treiman | |
| Submitter Email: | click here to access email | |
| Query: |
Some writing systems are arranged in columns, and others in rows. They may go from right to left or left to right. Virtually all writing systems, though, go from top to bottom. Very few, if any, have adopted a consistent bottom-to-top direction. I have looked for discussions of why bottom-to-top writing is so rare, but haven't been able to find much information on this. Any input would be appreciated. |
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| LL Issue: | 15.966 | |
| Date posted: | 22-Mar-2004 | |
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