Adobe Illustrator is a versatile software that enables the creation of impressive graphics and designs. Despite its capabilities, some users may face challenges when attempting to write Arabic text, given its right-to-left orientation. This guide will provide a step-by-step explanation on how to properly write Arabic in Adobe Illustrator.
Step 1: Enable Middle Eastern features
Firstly, Adobe Illustrator needs to be set to the correct language setting. This can be done by enabling Middle Eastern features. To do this, go to ‘Preferences’ then ‘Type’. In the dialog box that appears, select ‘Middle Eastern’.
Step 2: Create a new text box
After setting the language preference, create a new text box. This can be done by selecting the ‘Type’ tool from the toolbox, then clicking and dragging on your workspace to create a text box.
Step 3: Change the text direction
By default, the text direction in Adobe Illustrator is set to left-to-right. To write Arabic text, this needs to be changed to right-to-left. This option can be found in the ‘Paragraph’ panel. If the panel is not visible, select ‘Window’ from the menu bar, then ‘Type’, and finally ‘Paragraph’.
Step 4: Enter your text
Now you are ready to write your Arabic text. Click inside the text box and start typing your content. The text should appear from right to left. If you are copying and pasting the text from another source, make sure that the source text is also in Arabic.
Step 5: Adjust the font and size
Once you have entered your text, you can adjust the font and size using the ‘Character’ panel. If the panel is not visible, select ‘Window’ from the menu bar, then ‘Type’, and finally ‘Character’.
Conclusion
Writing Arabic in Adobe Illustrator can be a straightforward process once you have the correct settings enabled. This guide should help you in creating beautiful designs using Arabic text.
