diff --git a/app/src/main/res/layout/reader_nav.xml b/app/src/main/res/layout/reader_nav.xml
index 091f1f9aab..cfbaf9ac8d 100644
--- a/app/src/main/res/layout/reader_nav.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/layout/reader_nav.xml
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
     android:clickable="true"
     android:focusable="true"
     android:gravity="center"
+    android:layoutDirection="ltr"
     android:orientation="horizontal">
 
     <ProgressBar