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Om Nath Jha
Om Nath Jha
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September 12, 2019
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Install Hebrew or Arabic version of InDesign

  • September 12, 2019
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In order to install Hebrew or Arabic version if InDesign, please follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Creative Cloud app and change the App Language from the Preferences

 

 

 

  1. Choose Arabic or Hebrew from the list
  2. Go back to the Apps list and click the Install button

Please check this help article for more details: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/access-install-hebrew-arabic-indesign-illustrator-CC.html

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    Correct answer Willi Adelberger
    1. I think it is important to mention that you need NOT to uninstall your primary language. The installer adds only missing plugins which are necessary to work with RTL texts.
    2. If you want to work with the UI in your primary language you have to change back the preferences to that language. E.g. if you work in German, you will install these languages and if you do not switch back to German in your preferences you will have the UI in English.
    3. The same path is also to be choosen with Asian and other language systems which are able but I do not recommend to install all available language systems as InDesign or InCopy will become unstable.

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    Dirk Becker
    Legend
    October 16, 2021

    I recently came across this article where Dr. Ken Lunde shares another approach:

    https://ken-lunde.medium.com/adobe-indesign-tips-japanese-cjk-functionality-english-ui-redux-539528e295c6

     

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    Fabio Zaccaria
    Participating Frequently
    October 17, 2021

    thanks but that doesn't solve my problem

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    Fabio Zaccaria
    Participating Frequently
    October 16, 2021

    I installed the InDesign version for Arabic following your instructions.

    But when I restore my Italian language from the Preferences, InDesign continues to open the Arabic version and not my previous one by default. Can you help me? Thanks

    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 16, 2021

    Normally InDesign draws its language from the primary language of the OS. The preference in the CC App controls the installation.

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    Deal5FFA
    Participant
    October 23, 2021

    Thanks, Willi, it helped

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    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Willi AdelbergerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 12, 2019
    1. I think it is important to mention that you need NOT to uninstall your primary language. The installer adds only missing plugins which are necessary to work with RTL texts.
    2. If you want to work with the UI in your primary language you have to change back the preferences to that language. E.g. if you work in German, you will install these languages and if you do not switch back to German in your preferences you will have the UI in English.
    3. The same path is also to be choosen with Asian and other language systems which are able but I do not recommend to install all available language systems as InDesign or InCopy will become unstable.
      Om Nath Jha
      Om Nath JhaAuthor
      Legend
      September 16, 2019
      Thank you so much for adding your valuable inputs Willi. This would provide more clarity to the users, really appreciate it!
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