I can't type in arabic!!!!

**soona86** · October 12th, 2008

hi guys,
i'm from egypt
and i can't type arabic in ubuntu...i read it on webpages but can't type it
oh and also arabic text files aren't viewed correctly..
any help?

**Raouf** · November 7th, 2008

hey soona86,

Originally Posted by soona86

hi guys,
i'm from egypt
and i can't type arabic in ubuntu...i read it on webpages but can't type it
oh and also arabic text files aren't viewed correctly..
any help?

Get to System> Preferences> Keyboard
"Layouts" Tab
there's a "+", so you can add layout
choose Country> "Egypt" for example
choose Variants> "Arabic Digits"

you'll have to know how to switch between your Languages:
so in Layouts tab, you'll find "other Option"
choose "layout switching"
Default is both alt, I prefer "alt + shift" as windows

take care
- Raouf