Are ancient poems written horizontally or vertically?

Ancient poems can be written horizontally or vertically.

Vertical writing is the writing habit of the ancients, because the ancient writing materials are mainly bamboo slips and paper. Writing vertically is naturally more in line with the reading habits of this carrier and can better show the rhythm of ancient poetry.

If modern people write ancient poems vertically, it may not be in line with modern people's reading habits. Therefore, ancient poems can be written vertically or horizontally, depending on the author's writing and reading habits.