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Need RTL text for Arabic - don't see option in InDesign 2022 on Mac

  • July 7, 2022
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Hoping someone can help! I am working with Arabic text and need it to read from right to left. I have read this article but do not see the RTL text direction icon in my Paragraph panel. 

 

I am working with InDesign 2022 on a Macbook Pro (Big Sur). I have the following character settings and also changed to "Adobe World-Ready Paragraph Composer":

 

But as you can see below, I do not have the text direction icon in my Paragraph Panel (unless I'm overlooking something):

 

The Adobe article makes it look like there should be an easy option for changing text direction:

Can anyone help????

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Correct answer kg01915

Thanks all for the feedback. I'm having trouble finding the MENA version. I followed these steps to change my install language preferences to English-Arabic, but did not see any MENA option appear. I tried simply installing a new version of InDesign as is, but that didn't work. 

 

I keep seeing references to this paragraph direction tool, but I do not have this option in my Paragraph panel. Wish I knew how to get it!

 


I got it! Was finally able to install the proper version and now have all the RTL tools accessible. Thanks to all for your help!

 

One question: Can I use this MENA version for all regular English projects, or might I encounter any issues? I would still like to have two separate versions installed (one in N American English, one in  English-Arabic) but can't seem to find a way to do that.

 

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Willi Adelberger
Community Expert
Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 8, 2022

Did you install the ME version?

You write yu changed the composer in character settings. But it should be done in the Paragraph Style.

    Rishabh_Tiwari
    Community Manager
    Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    July 7, 2022

    Hi @kg01915 ,

     

    Thanks for reaching out. Please try the suggestions shared here https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/changing-text-from-ltr-to-rtl/m-p/12824356/thread-id/470061#M470063 and let us know if this helps or if you need any further assistance.

     

    Regards

    Rishabh

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    kg01915Author
    Inspiring
    July 8, 2022

    Rishabh - Following the instructions you sent, I decided to change language to English Arabic preferences in my Creative Cloud app settings and then install the Middle Eastern version. However, when I go to install it, I get a message saying it will replace any existing version of InDesign. 

    I was hoping to install an ADDITIONAL version, not replace the existing one. Is this no longer possible?

     

    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 8, 2022

    If you have installed any other language version you can install additional RTL versions. But you should install the latest versions. I have done this way.

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