Method getDirection

src/cdk/overlay/overlay-ref.ts:388–396

* Returns the layout direction of the overlay panel.

()

   * Returns the layout direction of the overlay panel.
   */
  getDirection(): Direction {
    const direction = this._config.direction;

    if (!direction) {
      return 'ltr';
    }

    return typeof direction === 'string' ? direction : direction.value;
  }

  /** Switches to a new scroll strategy. */
  updateScrollStrategy(strategy: ScrollStrategy): void {