Apple Macintosh Arabic Language Kit - Manual (Page 23)

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For example:
Enable Ligatures OFF: Enable Ligatures ON:
m Arabic and Two types of numeric digits are possible
European with the Arabic Language Kit: Arabic
numerals numerals ( ) and European numerals
(1, 2, 3).
The Use Arabic Numerals option displays numbers entered from
the numeric keypad as Arabic numerals, except when the
numbers are entered within a series of Roman characters. In that
case, European numerals will be displayed.
The following chart shows the results you can expect when you
enter numbers using the main keyboard or numeric keypad.
When an application allows you to justify text, you can do so in
either of two ways:
m enlarging spaces between words, when you select No Kashida
m enlarging words using the stretch bar, in conformity with
Arabic calligraphy rules
The Single option adds Kashida equally to the appropriate initial
and medial characters. Kashida are recommended for initial
characters.
The Double option adds two Kashida to appropriate initial
characters, and one Kashida to medial characters.
The Triple option adds three Kashida to appropriate initial
characters, and one Kashida to medial characters.
The Large option adds up to ten Kashida to appropriate initial
characters, and one Kashida to medial characters.
m Ligatures Some combinations of Arabic letters have special
optional forms that include ligatures. The Enable
Ligatures option enables you to select these as
default forms.
Input from
Numeric Keypad
Use Arabic Numerals
Selected
Input from
Main Keyboard
Use Arabic Numerals
Unselected
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