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How to Encode Arabic Characters

Computers worldwide use Unicode as a standardized system for data transfer. All Unicode system characters utilize a specific identifying number, and nearly all symbols and characters that are part of a written language are included in the Unicode system--including Arabic. In addition to Arabic language keyboards and software, there are several means of translating Arabic to Unicode, including Arab UniC, Rishida Arabic Block Character Picker, and Arabic Writer. Rishida Arabic Block Character Picker and Arab UniC are online translation services; Arabic Writer is translation software that can be downloaded to your computer.

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Instructions

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  Arabic Writer Software:
  
  Visit Softpedia.com and download Arabic Writer and save it to your desktop. Install the software in your computer by double clicking the icon on your desktop. Enter the desired text in the conversion field and select "Process Input" for Unicode translation.
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  Rishida Unicode Character Translation:
  
  Visit http://rishida.net/scripts/pickers/#howto and select "Arabic block" from the upper right of the language menus. Type or paste text for translation into the dialog box, or drag characters from the menu into the dialog box. Select the "codepoints" box for a new web page that displays the Unicode character assignment.
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  Arab UniC:
  
  Visit http://www.arabunic.free.fr/ and make sure the dialog boxes for "Arabic Ligatures" and "Lam-alif" are selected. Type or paste your Arabic characters and text into the "String to Convert" dialog box. Select the "Convert" button, and the software will provide the Unicode translation below.

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