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January 26, 2017
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Multiple Language options (Farsi and English) in InDesign CC 2017

  • January 26, 2017
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Hello all,

I'll keep this short and sweet.

I need a way to imput farsi into InDesign CC 2017 but still keep the english settings, the one thread I could find on this mentioned the  following:

You have to install additional to your installation a MENA version.

After installing your primary language (e.g. English or German), open the CC application, change the Application Language to somethng which supports RTL like Arabic.

When you set up a new document now, you can change the binding, set up the paragraph styles with farsi (fonts and othr features)

Work with it.

However I am unsure as to what it means to open the CC application. Can someone help with some more specific instructions as to where I will find this option or indeed if they have another work around without me needing to outline in Illustrator as its proving to be time consuming and I cant get my text to flow as a result.

Please keep in mind that I need to keep the app in English.

Fingers crossed

Joni

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Correct answer Zaid Al Hilali

Kia Ora Joni

The nice thing about Adobe CC, is you're able to download older copies on your computer ( I assume you have a Mac ).

From the Adobe CC desktop menu, scroll up/down to find the section "FIND ADDITIONAL APPS", click on the "Previous Versions" drop menu and choose "VIEW PREVIOUS VERSIONS".

From the same Adobe CC desktop menu, click on InDesign "Install" button to access previous versions, this way you may download InDesign CC (2015) but before you download, switch your Language to "English يدعم العربية" from the Preferences.

You may proceed to download InDesign CC (2015) with Arabic / Persian / Urdu capabilities now and have both InDesign versions on the same machine. This way you may run both InDesign versions at the same time if needed hence keeping your English version. But don't forget to switch Creative Cloud language in the Preferences menu back to English.

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Tarek Shehata
Participant
February 25, 2017

Simple ان شاء الله
Open the Creative Cloud App >> Settings >> Preferences >> Creative Cloud >> Apps >> English يدعم العربية

Right after this step, you will notice that you have to install you applications again (no really) ... after you click on install, it will take only 3 minutes to Adjust your application again.

Re-Open and enjoy

Zaid Al Hilali
Community Expert
Zaid Al HilaliCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 26, 2017

Kia Ora Joni

The nice thing about Adobe CC, is you're able to download older copies on your computer ( I assume you have a Mac ).

From the Adobe CC desktop menu, scroll up/down to find the section "FIND ADDITIONAL APPS", click on the "Previous Versions" drop menu and choose "VIEW PREVIOUS VERSIONS".

From the same Adobe CC desktop menu, click on InDesign "Install" button to access previous versions, this way you may download InDesign CC (2015) but before you download, switch your Language to "English يدعم العربية" from the Preferences.

You may proceed to download InDesign CC (2015) with Arabic / Persian / Urdu capabilities now and have both InDesign versions on the same machine. This way you may run both InDesign versions at the same time if needed hence keeping your English version. But don't forget to switch Creative Cloud language in the Preferences menu back to English.

Technix
TechnixAuthor
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January 29, 2017

Hi Zaid, I'm on a PC (gasp I know!) but that seems to have worked out. I updated inDesign as I didn't seem to have the option for an older version but I reinstalled and its allowing me to imput english and farsi into the same document so that will do the job nicely. Thanks so much!

Zaid Al Hilali
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Zaid Al HilaliCommunity Expert
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January 30, 2017

You're welcome mate!

Geоrge
Geоrge
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January 26, 2017

ME versions not have Arabic/Hebrew interface, they have ability to work with right-to-left features and still have English interface. Open your creative cloud application and choose language version what you want to install. And than install

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
Geоrge
Geоrge
Legend
January 26, 2017

From help - Change the language setting of your Creative Cloud apps

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
Technix
TechnixAuthor
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January 29, 2017

Thanks George, between yourself and Zaid I seem to be up and running!

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