HEBREW BACKWARDS TYPE

Report · Feb 18, 2017

Hi everyone,

i have illustrator CC 2017 hebrew supported on my PC.

in the illustrator when i try to type in Hebrew the software

shows it backwards (mirror word- not mirror characters).

on Photoshop i manage to solve the problem - but on the other software i can't

seem to find a way.

would really like to find a solution.

thank you all

Idan.

Report · Feb 18, 2017

Idan,

I hope the following may help.

If you have CC subscription, you may install the relevant language version:

To temporarily enable right to left typing, CC:

1) Select Show Indic Options in Edit>Preferences;

2) You can Select Adobe Line Composer as it works out with following steps

2a) Window>Type>Character Styles;

2b) In the Character palette dropdown menu click Character Style Options;

2c) In the following window click Middle East Character Formats, then click the dropdown for Character Direction and click Right to Left

This should work for editing documents in RTL languages and you can choose any compatible font.

Report · Feb 18, 2017

what is it "temporarily" (at this case)?

Report · Feb 18, 2017

Idan,

Just that you may prefer the language installation as a lasting solution.

Report · Feb 18, 2017

I've done it' it doesn't work somehow.

Did the previous solution can cause problems?

Report · Feb 19, 2017

Idan,

Neither of the solutions should cause any troubles.

Report · Jan 30, 2025

Thank you for this answer. It helped me get my issue resolved!

Report · Jan 30, 2025

You are welcome, iom group; almost 7 years later.

Report · Jan 30, 2025

I noticed that. Since I am quite new to Illustrator I encountered this
issue. I was happy to find my answer here.

Report · Jan 30, 2025

iom group,

There are many issues that can hit anyone at any level. RTL/LTR issues are among them.

May I asked which option you used here?

Report · May 03, 2017

What about the MAC? I have a Adobe Pro DC subscription...and would like to type in Hebrew....

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