Arabic word processing

ABSTRACT

Recently developed word processing software can correctly format the cursive, interacting letters of the Arabic script. Moreover, new layout procedures can automatically intermix right-to-left Arabic writing with left-to-right text in European or other languages.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.1 Office Automation
          Subjects: Word processing

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.7 DOCUMENT AND TEXT PROCESSING
      I.7.1 Document and Text Editing
          Subjects: Languages**

  J. Computer Applications
  J.5 ARTS AND HUMANITIES
      Subjects: Linguistics

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Documentation, Human Factors, Measurement