diff --git a/res/layout/design_layout_snackbar_include.xml b/res/layout/design_layout_snackbar_include.xml
index 0e0cde4b1..1aab24b87 100644
--- a/res/layout/design_layout_snackbar_include.xml
+++ b/res/layout/design_layout_snackbar_include.xml
@@ -29,7 +29,8 @@
             android:textAppearance="@style/TextAppearance.Design.Snackbar.Message"
             android:maxLines="@integer/design_snackbar_text_max_lines"
             android:layout_gravity="center_vertical|left|start"
-            android:ellipsize="end"/>
+            android:ellipsize="end"
+            android:textAlignment="viewStart"/>
 
     <Button
             android:id="@+id/snackbar_action"