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The following directions of writing are known to have been used at least for one script throughout history.
| Direction | Scripts using |
|---|---|
| Bottom up, left to right | 2 |
| Bottom up, right to left | 1 |
| Left to right | 44 |
| Right to left | 21 |
| Top to bottom, left to right | 8 |
| Top to bottom, right to left | 2 |
| Upwards boustrophedon | 1 |
| Variable | 6 |