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22 things you did not know about the Oxford Arabic dictionary
The Oxford Dictionary is the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary on the market today. In this interview, Tressy Arts, the dictionary's editor-in-chief, talks about the creation of this gigantic work. We learn why swear words aren't easy to translate into Arabic, how computers helped create the dictionary, and which Arabic words are particularly tricky.
LibreOffice: How to fix an annoying behavior when writing in Arabic
There is an annoying behavior in LibreOffice: if the system language (English) differs from the writing language (Arabic), the font cannot easily be changed. A new extension by Mejlad Alsubaie, a developer from Kuwait, addresses this issue.
The best Arabic learning tools – a starter kit
A collection of the best Arabic tools and apps for learners of Arabic: dictionaries, browser add-ons, audiobooks, streaming tools.
“Perfect Strangers” on Netflix – here is how to watch it with English subs
Netflix’s first Arabic movie "Perfect Strangers" touches difficult topics in the Arab world: being gay, betrayal in marriage and lying and pretending. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitles on Netflix. But there is a way to watch the movie with English subs.
Tashkeel with colors in LibreOffice and Microsoft Word
LibreOffice - unlike Microsoft Word - does not offer to change the color of Arabic diacritical marks (tashkeel/harakat). However, there are two tricks.
Dual subtitles in Netflix: How to watch Netflix with English AND Arabic subtitles at the same time
LLN is a Google Chrome extension that gives you superpowers over Netflix. You can watch films and series with two subtitles.
How to adjust the size of the Arabic font on your mobile browser
Reading Arabic on a mobile phone can be difficult because the script is too small. The open-source browser Kiwi solves that.
What is the best Arabic keyboard? (and where to buy)
There are many options for Arabic keyboards: hardware (qwerty and qwertz), mobile apps or virtual keyboards online. Here is a list of the best Arabic keyboards.
What is the best Arabic dictionary for Google Chrome?
Google Translate is great - but unfortunately not for Arabic. There is an excellent alternative: the Google Chrome extension "Arabic Dictionary".
Which Arabic font do you use for Microsoft Word or Photoshop?
Times New Roman or Arial are not the only fonts to write in Arabic. Google Fonts offers many beautiful Arabic fonts for free - it works also for Apple/Mac.