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adam.set
adam.set
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Aug 4, 2026 3:32 PM UTC
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How do I add page numbers using Arabic-Indic numerals (١، ٢، ٣، ٤، ٥)? I really can't find a tutorial for this. 😩

I have a project to create a book, but the page numbers need to use Arabic-Indic numerals (١، ٢، ٣، ٤، ٥). I’ve looked for tutorials online, but I haven’t found anything that answers my question. :(

    Abhishek Rao
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    Community Manager
    Aug 4, 2026 4:44 PM UTC

    Hi @adam.set,


    Thanks for reaching out. I'd recommend referring to the following resources below:

    Adobe HelpX: https://adobe.ly/4fHgwkc

    Similar Adobe Community discussion: https://adobe.ly/4gbScIJ


    Please try the suggestions mentioned there and let us know if they help.

    Abhishek

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    Peter Kahrel
    Community Expert
    Peter KahrelCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 5, 2026 3:12 PM UTC

    You need to install the Middle-East version to expose those digits. Then follow the instructions in the pages that ​@Abhishek Rao posted the links for.

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      Abhishek Rao
      Community Manager
      Abhishek RaoCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      Aug 4, 2026 4:44 PM UTC

      Hi @adam.set,


      Thanks for reaching out. I'd recommend referring to the following resources below:

      Adobe HelpX: https://adobe.ly/4fHgwkc

      Similar Adobe Community discussion: https://adobe.ly/4gbScIJ


      Please try the suggestions mentioned there and let us know if they help.

      Abhishek

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      adam.set
      adam.setAuthor
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      Aug 5, 2026 2:25 PM UTC

      Thank you, Abhishek Rao.

      But sorry, why is there no "digits" dropdown in the Character panel in my InDesign?

      Do I need to install something? Or is it a version issue? (I'm using version 21.4.1).


       

       

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      Joel Cherney
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      Joel CherneyCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Aug 5, 2026 8:01 PM UTC

      That looks like you have the English version installed. If you open up your Creative Cloud app and go to your Preferences, there’s a section for”Default Install Language. You probably have it set to English (North America) right now. Select English اللغة العربية and click Done. Now, if you go back to your Apps section, there should be a new “Update” or “Install” button for InDesign. If you click that, additional files will be installed that will update your version of InDesign to have the right-to-left text controls that you see in Abhishek’s links. 

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