How do I make the Checkbox in Android CheckedTextView be left aligned instead of right aligned?

Question

I am trying to use R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice with ListView. CheckedTextView is used in simple_list_item_multiple_choice.xml, but how can I make the checkbox be left aligned instead of right aligned?

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3114745/how-do-i-make-the-checkbox-in-android-checkedtextview-be-left-aligned-instead-of

Answer 1

The secret is in android:checkMark make it null

<CheckedTextView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:id="@+id/checked_text_single_choice"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="52dp"
android:checkMark="@null"
android:gravity="center_vertical"
android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceSmall" 
android:drawableLeft="?android:attr/listChoiceIndicatorSingle"
android:drawableRight="@null"
android:textColor="@android:color/black"
/>