android:orientation - Set the Orientation on a Layout to Vertical

How to Set the Orientation on a Layout to Vertical

If the layout should be a row, use an orientation of vertical.
The view will be in a vertical fashion (like portrait format in printing).
Note: This will NOT work in RelativeLayout.

1. If you don't already have an Android project created, create an Android project.

2. Open the main.xml file.

3. Add the highlighted line below.

<LinearLayout
  xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:orientation="vertical"
>

4. Compile and run!

Resources:
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/LinearLayout.html#attr_android:orientation
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21171371/android-how-to-properly-align-this-text-in-the-layout-and-ensure-it-works-acros

Problem: Widgets are not displayed on the screen

Problem: Widgets are not displayed on the screen.

You have created a layout with several widgets such as, buttons, but you cannot view all the widgets at run-time.

Solution:

1. Set the orientation of your layout to vertical.

android:orientation - Set the Orientation on a Layout

How to Set the Orientation on a Layout

1. If you don't already have an Android project created, create an Android project.

2. Open the main.xml file.

3. If you'd like a vertical orientation, add the bolded line below.

<LinearLayout
  xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:orientation="vertical"
>

4. If you'd like a horizontal orientation, add the bolded line below.

<LinearLayout
  xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:orientation="horizontal"
>

5. Compile and run

Resources: