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Arabic notation features
Reading time: 1minReference for the Arabic-specific editing features available in MathType.
Summary
MathType includes several features designed specifically for Arabic mathematical notation, including right-to-left editing, numeral selection, ligatures, and accessible output.
These features are automatically enabled when appropriate for the selected language or locale.
Concepts
- RTL: Right-to-left text and formula layout.
- Arabic-European numerals: Standard digits (1234...).
- Arabic-Indic numerals: Arabic numeral symbols (١٢٣٤...).
- Ligatures: Connected Arabic character combinations used in mathematical notation.
Features
Text direction
Users can manually switch the direction of mathematical expressions using the text direction controls available in the MathType toolbar.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Left-to-right (LTR) | Displays formulas using standard left-to-right notation. |
| Right-to-left (RTL) | Displays formulas using mirrored right-to-left notation. |
Numeral system
Users can switch between supported numeral systems using the toolbar controls.
| Numeral system | Example |
|---|---|
| Arabic-European | 1234 |
| Arabic-Indic | ١٢٣٤ |
Arabic ligatures
By default, MathType treats characters as individual mathematical variables. Certain common Arabic words automatically use ligatures. Additional ligatures can be inserted manually using the Arabic ligature button available in the toolbar.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Automatic ligatures | Applied to supported standard Arabic words. |
| Manual ligatures | Inserted using the Arabic ligature toolbar button. |
Accessibility
MathType provides full accessibility support for Arabic mathematical notation.
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Accessible editor interface | Yes |
| Arabic alternative text generation | Yes |
| Screen reader compatibility | Yes |
Formulas created in Arabic include alternative text in Arabic, allowing assistive technologies to interpret and read mathematical content correctly.
Notes
- Language, text direction, and numeral systems are normally selected automatically according to the configured locale.
- Users can override some of these settings directly from the editor toolbar.