Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

left-justify

verb

/lɛft dʒəˈstʌɪfaɪ/

Definition

To align text or an element to the left margin of a page or container.

Examples

When formatting the document, make sure to left-justify all paragraphs for a clean look.
In web design, it is common practice to left-justify the navigation menu.

Meaning

Left-justify is a formatting technique used in typography where the text is aligned along the left edge, creating a straight line on the left side while the right side may be uneven.