diff --git a/Marlin/Configuration.h b/Marlin/Configuration.h
index 930bb5cd0..c7f9ae095 100644
--- a/Marlin/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/Configuration.h
@@ -685,6 +685,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/dogm_lcd_implementation.h b/Marlin/dogm_lcd_implementation.h
index 3f2e0d31d..7e85c1eee 100644
--- a/Marlin/dogm_lcd_implementation.h
+++ b/Marlin/dogm_lcd_implementation.h
@@ -146,7 +146,6 @@
 #include "utf_mapper.h"
 
 int lcd_contrast;
-static unsigned char blink = 0; // Variable for visualization of fan rotation in GLCD
 static char currentfont = 0;
 
 static void lcd_setFont(char font_nr) {
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration.h
index 9b2c4007a..6c397725f 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration.h
@@ -668,6 +668,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_DUAL.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_DUAL.h
index 6a6eccc27..674025b9d 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_DUAL.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Felix/Configuration_DUAL.h
@@ -665,6 +665,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration.h
index 2f2a653cb..8f69858bd 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos/Configuration.h
@@ -677,6 +677,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the lo
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration.h
index 25cf538da..201a2865e 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/Hephestos_2/Configuration.h
@@ -680,6 +680,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/RepRapWorld/Megatronics/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/RepRapWorld/Megatronics/Configuration.h
index 9c00bcf20..9687deac0 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/RepRapWorld/Megatronics/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/RepRapWorld/Megatronics/Configuration.h
@@ -685,6 +685,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 #define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration.h
index 288cb52fc..61d1df7fd 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/RigidBot/Configuration.h
@@ -680,6 +680,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration.h
index c81f5b1d7..ebaf29c86 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/SCARA/Configuration.h
@@ -693,6 +693,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration.h
index 45c4ab705..7067155e5 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/TAZ4/Configuration.h
@@ -705,6 +705,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 #define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 2 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 #define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 1 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration.h
index 4cb81a65b..f320e6ce2 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/WITBOX/Configuration.h
@@ -677,6 +677,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the lo
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/adafruit/ST7565/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/adafruit/ST7565/Configuration.h
index 741216710..2fb0e1e20 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/adafruit/ST7565/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/adafruit/ST7565/Configuration.h
@@ -685,6 +685,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration.h
index e0c7a6fc0..65e428512 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/biv2.5/Configuration.h
@@ -807,6 +807,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the lo
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration.h
index 6fe2c3f2e..11e7e63ff 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/generic/Configuration.h
@@ -807,6 +807,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the lo
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration.h
index f928e52ac..c65f5bebd 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_mini/Configuration.h
@@ -811,6 +811,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration.h
index 2b99d46be..b3dfc272f 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_pro/Configuration.h
@@ -802,6 +802,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration.h
index fabc8e07d..987e35346 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/delta/kossel_xl/Configuration.h
@@ -721,6 +721,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration.h
index 0689d6384..21229b297 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/makibox/Configuration.h
@@ -688,6 +688,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = false; // set to true to invert the l
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration.h b/Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration.h
index 6e6855c97..229ff1606 100644
--- a/Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration.h
+++ b/Marlin/example_configurations/tvrrug/Round2/Configuration.h
@@ -679,6 +679,7 @@ const bool Z_MIN_PROBE_ENDSTOP_INVERTING = true; // set to true to invert the lo
 //#define SD_CHECK_AND_RETRY // Use CRC checks and retries on the SD communication
 //#define ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP 1 // Increase if you have a high resolution encoder
 //#define ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM 5 // Set according to ENCODER_PULSES_PER_STEP or your liking
+//#define REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION // When enabled CLOCKWISE moves UP in the LCD menu
 //#define ULTIMAKERCONTROLLER //as available from the Ultimaker online store.
 //#define ULTIPANEL  //the UltiPanel as on Thingiverse
 //#define SPEAKER // The sound device is a speaker - not a buzzer. A buzzer resonates with his own frequency.
diff --git a/Marlin/ultralcd.cpp b/Marlin/ultralcd.cpp
index be54bcdf9..d86bacba7 100644
--- a/Marlin/ultralcd.cpp
+++ b/Marlin/ultralcd.cpp
@@ -7,6 +7,27 @@
 #include "stepper.h"
 #include "configuration_store.h"
 
+/**
+ * REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION
+ *
+ * To reverse the menu direction we need a general way to reverse
+ * the direction of the encoder everywhere. So encoderDirection is
+ * added to allow the encoder to go the other way.
+ *
+ * This behavior is limited to scrolling Menus and SD card listings,
+ * and is disabled in other contexts.
+ */
+#if ENABLED(REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION)
+  int8_t encoderDirection = 1;
+  #define ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL() (encoderDirection = 1)
+  #define ENCODER_DIRECTION_MENUS() (encoderDirection = -1)
+#else
+  #define ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL() ;
+  #define ENCODER_DIRECTION_MENUS() ;
+#endif
+
+uint8_t blink = 0; // Variable for animation
+
 int8_t encoderDiff; // updated from interrupt context and added to encoderPosition every LCD update
 
 bool encoderRateMultiplierEnabled;
@@ -130,6 +151,7 @@ static void lcd_status_screen();
    * START_MENU generates the init code for a menu function
    */
   #define START_MENU() do { \
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_MENUS(); \
     encoderRateMultiplierEnabled = false; \
     if (encoderPosition > 0x8000) encoderPosition = 0; \
     uint8_t encoderLine = encoderPosition / ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM; \
@@ -209,7 +231,7 @@ static void lcd_status_screen();
     #define MENU_MULTIPLIER_ITEM_EDIT_CALLBACK(type, label, args...) MENU_ITEM(setting_edit_callback_ ## type, label, PSTR(label), ## args)
   #endif //!ENCODER_RATE_MULTIPLIER
   #define END_MENU() \
-      if (encoderLine >= _menuItemNr) { encoderPosition = _menuItemNr * (ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM) - 1; encoderLine = encoderPosition / ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM; }\
+      if (encoderLine >= _menuItemNr) { encoderPosition = _menuItemNr * (ENCODER_STEPS_PER_MENU_ITEM) - 1; encoderLine = _menuItemNr - 1; }\
       if (encoderLine >= currentMenuViewOffset + LCD_HEIGHT) { currentMenuViewOffset = encoderLine - (LCD_HEIGHT) + 1; lcdDrawUpdate = 1; _lineNr = currentMenuViewOffset - 1; _drawLineNr = -1; } \
       } } while(0)
 
@@ -280,6 +302,7 @@ static void lcd_goto_previous_menu() { lcd_goto_menu(prevMenu, true, prevEncoder
  */
 
 static void lcd_status_screen() {
+  ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL();
   encoderRateMultiplierEnabled = false;
 
   #if ENABLED(LCD_PROGRESS_BAR)
@@ -464,6 +487,7 @@ void lcd_set_home_offsets() {
 #if ENABLED(BABYSTEPPING)
 
   static void _lcd_babystep(int axis, const char* msg) {
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL(); 
     if (encoderPosition != 0) {
       babystepsTodo[axis] += (BABYSTEP_MULTIPLICATOR) * (int)encoderPosition;
       encoderPosition = 0;
@@ -828,6 +852,7 @@ float move_menu_scale;
 static void lcd_move_menu_axis();
 
 static void _lcd_move(const char* name, AxisEnum axis, int min, int max) {
+  ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL(); 
   if ((encoderPosition != 0) && (movesplanned() <= 3)) {
     refresh_cmd_timeout();
     current_position[axis] += float((int)encoderPosition) * move_menu_scale;
@@ -855,6 +880,7 @@ static void lcd_move_e(
     uint8_t e
   #endif
 ) {
+  ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL(); 
   #if EXTRUDERS > 1
     unsigned short original_active_extruder = active_extruder;
     active_extruder = e;
@@ -1263,6 +1289,7 @@ static void lcd_control_volumetric_menu() {
  */
 #if ENABLED(HAS_LCD_CONTRAST)
   static void lcd_set_contrast() {
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL();
     if (encoderPosition != 0) {
       #if ENABLED(U8GLIB_LM6059_AF)
         lcd_contrast += encoderPosition;
@@ -1331,6 +1358,7 @@ static void lcd_control_volumetric_menu() {
    *
    */
   void lcd_sdcard_menu() {
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_MENUS();
     if (lcdDrawUpdate == 0 && LCD_CLICKED == 0) return; // nothing to do (so don't thrash the SD card)
     uint16_t fileCnt = card.getnrfilenames();
     START_MENU();
@@ -1371,9 +1399,31 @@ static void lcd_control_volumetric_menu() {
  *
  * Functions for editing single values
  *
+ * The "menu_edit_type" macro generates the functions needed to edit a numerical value.
+ *
+ * For example, menu_edit_type(int, int3, itostr3, 1) expands into these functions:
+ *
+ *   bool _menu_edit_int3();
+ *   void menu_edit_int3(); // edit int (interactively)
+ *   void menu_edit_callback_int3(); // edit int (interactively) with callback on completion
+ *   static void _menu_action_setting_edit_int3(const char* pstr, int* ptr, int minValue, int maxValue);
+ *   static void menu_action_setting_edit_int3(const char* pstr, int* ptr, int minValue, int maxValue);
+ *   static void menu_action_setting_edit_callback_int3(const char* pstr, int* ptr, int minValue, int maxValue, menuFunc_t callback); // edit int with callback
+ *
+ * You can then use one of the menu macros to present the edit interface:
+ *   MENU_ITEM_EDIT(int3, MSG_SPEED, &feedrate_multiplier, 10, 999)
+ *
+ * This expands into a more primitive menu item:
+ *   MENU_ITEM(setting_edit_int3, MSG_SPEED, PSTR(MSG_SPEED), &feedrate_multiplier, 10, 999)
+ *
+ *
+ * Also: MENU_MULTIPLIER_ITEM_EDIT, MENU_ITEM_EDIT_CALLBACK, and MENU_MULTIPLIER_ITEM_EDIT_CALLBACK
+ *     
+ *       menu_action_setting_edit_int3(PSTR(MSG_SPEED), &feedrate_multiplier, 10, 999)
  */
 #define menu_edit_type(_type, _name, _strFunc, scale) \
   bool _menu_edit_ ## _name () { \
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL(); \
     bool isClicked = LCD_CLICKED; \
     if ((int32_t)encoderPosition < 0) encoderPosition = 0; \
     if ((int32_t)encoderPosition > maxEditValue) encoderPosition = maxEditValue; \
@@ -1937,28 +1987,25 @@ void lcd_reset_alert_level() { lcd_status_message_level = 0; }
       buttons = ~newbutton; //invert it, because a pressed switch produces a logical 0
     #endif //!NEWPANEL
 
+    #if ENABLED(REVERSE_MENU_DIRECTION)
+      #define ENCODER_DIFF_CW  (encoderDiff += encoderDirection)
+      #define ENCODER_DIFF_CCW (encoderDiff -= encoderDirection)
+    #else
+      #define ENCODER_DIFF_CW  (encoderDiff++)
+      #define ENCODER_DIFF_CCW (encoderDiff--)
+    #endif
+    #define ENCODER_SPIN(_E1, _E2) switch (lastEncoderBits) { case _E1: ENCODER_DIFF_CW; break; case _E2: ENCODER_DIFF_CCW; }
+
     //manage encoder rotation
     uint8_t enc = 0;
     if (buttons & EN_A) enc |= B01;
     if (buttons & EN_B) enc |= B10;
     if (enc != lastEncoderBits) {
       switch (enc) {
-        case encrot0:
-          if (lastEncoderBits == encrot3) encoderDiff++;
-          else if (lastEncoderBits == encrot1) encoderDiff--;
-          break;
-        case encrot1:
-          if (lastEncoderBits == encrot0) encoderDiff++;
-          else if (lastEncoderBits == encrot2) encoderDiff--;
-          break;
-        case encrot2:
-          if (lastEncoderBits == encrot1) encoderDiff++;
-          else if (lastEncoderBits == encrot3) encoderDiff--;
-          break;
-        case encrot3:
-          if (lastEncoderBits == encrot2) encoderDiff++;
-          else if (lastEncoderBits == encrot0) encoderDiff--;
-          break;
+        case encrot0: ENCODER_SPIN(encrot3, encrot1); break;
+        case encrot1: ENCODER_SPIN(encrot0, encrot2); break;
+        case encrot2: ENCODER_SPIN(encrot1, encrot3); break;
+        case encrot3: ENCODER_SPIN(encrot2, encrot0); break;
       }
     }
     lastEncoderBits = enc;
@@ -2242,6 +2289,7 @@ char* ftostr52(const float& x) {
    *   - Click saves the Z and goes to the next mesh point
    */
   static void _lcd_level_bed() {
+    ENCODER_DIRECTION_NORMAL(); 
     if ((encoderPosition != 0) && (movesplanned() <= 3)) {
       refresh_cmd_timeout();
       current_position[Z_AXIS] += float((int)encoderPosition) * (MBL_Z_STEP);
diff --git a/Marlin/ultralcd.h b/Marlin/ultralcd.h
index ec18ac5cc..2d4075afc 100644
--- a/Marlin/ultralcd.h
+++ b/Marlin/ultralcd.h
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@
 
   extern bool cancel_heatup;
 
+  extern uint8_t blink; // Variable for animation
+
   #if ENABLED(FILAMENT_LCD_DISPLAY)
     extern millis_t previous_lcd_status_ms;
   #endif
diff --git a/Marlin/ultralcd_implementation_hitachi_HD44780.h b/Marlin/ultralcd_implementation_hitachi_HD44780.h
index 9ef7e93cb..7dfa7f459 100644
--- a/Marlin/ultralcd_implementation_hitachi_HD44780.h
+++ b/Marlin/ultralcd_implementation_hitachi_HD44780.h
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 * Implementation of the LCD display routines for a Hitachi HD44780 display. These are common LCD character displays.
 **/
 
-static unsigned char blink = 0; // Variable for animation
 extern volatile uint8_t buttons;  //an extended version of the last checked buttons in a bit array.
 
 ////////////////////////////////////