From 3b5376ef8b0040d37b9655d471acff8e304eca93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: jeffrey-signal <jeffrey@signal.org>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:40:23 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Fix mixed-directional text input behavior in recipient search
 field.

---
 .../thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/RecipientSearchBar.kt  | 3 +++
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+)

diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/RecipientSearchBar.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/RecipientSearchBar.kt
index ad342786b3..dcfe9eda2c 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/RecipientSearchBar.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/RecipientSearchBar.kt
@@ -27,7 +27,9 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.res.vectorResource
+import androidx.compose.ui.text.TextStyle
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.input.ImeAction
+import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextDirection
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import org.signal.core.ui.compose.DayNightPreviews
 import org.signal.core.ui.compose.IconButtons.IconButton
@@ -67,6 +69,7 @@ fun RecipientSearchBar(
         onValueChange = onQueryChange,
         placeholder = { Text(hint) },
         singleLine = true,
+        textStyle = TextStyle(textDirection = TextDirection.ContentOrLtr),
         shape = SearchBarDefaults.inputFieldShape,
         colors = TextFieldDefaults.colors(
           unfocusedContainerColor = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.surfaceVariant,