Arabic Keyboard
Arabic Font and Keyboard Version 1.1

© Michael Colley 1998

Packing list:

ArabicNaskh.ttf

ArabicKufiOutline.ttf

ArabicKufi.ttf

ArabicRiyadh.ttf

ArabicZiba.ttf

Arabic.kmn

Arabic0.bmp

Arabic1.bmp

ArabicKeyboard.html

readme.hlp

Intallation & Use

Creating a Shortcut in Start Menu

Notes for Microsoft Word and Word Perfect Users

For technical support e-mail: mikecolley@juno.com

Please send me an e-mail if you find this program useful.  The best way I can improve upon it is through your suggestions.

© 1998 Michael Colley

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Notes for Microsoft Word and Word Perfect Users

Advanced word processors like Microsoft Word and Word Perfect may cause Keyman not to function properly.  If you encounter any problems, try doing the following:

In Word:

1. Go to Tools > AutoCorrect.  Turn off any features, such as Smart Single Quotes, that may be interfering with certain characters.

2. You may also want to turn off AutoSummerize if it gets in the way.

In Word Perfect:

1. Go to Tools > Quick Correct.  Deselect Replace Words As You Type.

2. In Quick Correct, click on Options.  Deselect all features, such as Smart Single Quotes, that may be interfering with certain characters.

3. You may also want to turn off Spell-As-You-Go if it gets in the way.

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Intallation & Use
Instructions for Installation and Use

1. Install the inculded fonts on your computer.

In Windows '95 the fonts are located under My Computer > Control Panel > Fonts

In Windows 3.1 the fonts are located under Main >

Control Panel > Fonts

2. Place the following files in the Keyman folder located on your c:\ drive:

arabic.kmn

arabic1.bmp

arabic0.bmp

Note: if you do not have Keyman you must download it in order to be able to use this font.  You may download it from http://members.xoom.com/mikecolley/fonts

3.  Open the file ArabicKeyboard.html.  This file contains

documentaion on the Arabic Keyboard.  Print this file for future reference.

4. Open up Keyman, click on Options, and load the Arabic keyboard.

5. You will notice a small button in the corner of your screen.  The white writing means it is off.  Click it to turn it on.

6. Open up any text or word processing software.  Change the font to the desired Arabic font.  Make sure the Keyman button for Arabic is on.  Make sure Caps Lock is off.  Begin typing.

For best results, use a standard US keyboard setting (United States 101) on your computer.

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Creating Shortcut in Start Menu
Creating a Shortcut in the Start Menu

1. If you would like to create a shortcut in the Windows '95 Start Menu, go to Start > Settings > Taskbar.

2. Click on the tab labeled Start Menu Programs.

3. Click Add...

4. For Command Line enter:

c:\keyman\keyman.exe -h arabic.kmn

with c:\keyman\keyman.exe representing the location of Keyman on your hard drive.  Remove the -h if you do not wish to automatically hide the Keyman menu options.

5. Click Next and select a Start Menu folder.

6. Click Next and type a name for the shortcut.

7. Click Finish.

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