androidtextAligned

The text alignment in Android refers to how text is positioned within its designated layout bounds. This is primarily controlled by the android:gravity attribute in XML layouts. This attribute accepts a single value or a combination of values to specify the alignment horizontally, vertically, or both.

Common horizontal alignment values include "left," "center," and "right." For example, setting android:gravity="center" will horizontally center the text within its parent container. Vertical alignment is achieved using values like "top," "center," and "bottom." Combining these allows for precise positioning. For instance, android:gravity="center_vertical|center_horizontal" or simply android:gravity="center" will center the text in both directions.

Other useful gravity flags include "start" and "end," which respect the current layout direction (e.g., left-to-right or right-to-left languages). The "fill" option attempts to expand the text to fill available space, though this is less commonly used for simple text alignment. The android:textAlignment attribute is another related attribute that can be used to specify alignment relative to the layout's start or end edge, and it can override the gravity attribute in certain scenarios. Understanding these attributes is crucial for creating well-formatted and readable user interfaces in Android applications.