Right align, right alignment, or right justify is text or page formatting that aligns text along the right side of a page or containing element. This text has a ragged right edge because it is left-aligned instead of being right aligned. Below is an example of right aligned text.

Example of right aligned text

Example text that is aligned on the right side of the box. Unlike the text above that is left-aligned this text has a ragged left edge.

What is the right align shortcut key?

The alignment keyboard shortcut keys can vary depending on what program is used and the type of computer. However, generally speaking, use Ctrl+L to left align, Ctrl+E to center, Ctrl+R to right align, and Ctrl+J to justify text.

Alignment, Flush right, Justify, Left align, Right, Typography terms, Word processor terms

  • How to align text in Microsoft Word, Writer, and Google Docs.
  • How to align text in Microsoft Excel, Calc, and Google Sheets.
  • How to align text on a web page in HTML or CSS.