I’m not an expert on this, but I think it started in scientific journals, to facilitate the inclusion of mathematical formula (which are usually written horizontally). Eventually – and I’m not sure why – the horizontal orientation was standardized for everything. I believe the vertical orientation is still used for calligraphy and signs and such.
why was the direction changed?
I’m not an expert on this, but I think it started in scientific journals, to facilitate the inclusion of mathematical formula (which are usually written horizontally). Eventually – and I’m not sure why – the horizontal orientation was standardized for everything. I believe the vertical orientation is still used for calligraphy and signs and such.