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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.
What are the best dictionaries for Arabic dialects?
Dictionaries for Arabic Dialects are rare. Here is a list of tools for Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Tunisian, and Moroccan Arabic.
How to learn touch-typing in Arabic
Typing without looking at the keyboard - touch typing - can be learned - also for Arabic. A few suggestions on how to become a fast typist.
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.
The best app for the Hans Wehr Arabic dictionary
A new Hans Wehr app makes full-text search in Arabic (and English) possible.
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.
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.
20 questions for: Graeme Andrews (#8)
Episode #8 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who coded the best desktop-app for Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon: Graeme Andrews.
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.
What are the best Arabic-English dictionaries and best mobile Apps?
A list of the best Android and iOS apps and websites for translating Arabic words into English. Most of them are free.