Illustrator Middle — East Version Full [work]

To get the Middle East (ME) version of Adobe Illustrator, which includes full support for right-to-left (RTL) languages like Arabic and Hebrew, you must change your Creative Cloud installation settings. How to Install the Middle East Version Open Creative Cloud : Launch the Creative Cloud desktop app. Access Preferences : Click your Account icon (top right) and select Preferences Change Language : Go to the tab. Under Default install language English يدعم العربية (English with Arabic support) or English תומך עברית (English with Hebrew support). Install/Reinstall : If Illustrator is already installed, you may need to it first, then click

again while the new language is selected to download the ME-specific components. Generating a "Paper" (New Document) In Illustrator, a "paper" is referred to as an . To create one optimized for Middle Eastern layouts:

Adobe Illustrator Middle East (ME) edition is a specialized version of the software designed specifically for designers working with Right-to-Left (RTL) scripts like Arabic and Hebrew. Key Features Right-to-Left (RTL) Support

: Specialized tools enable correct text flow for Arabic and Hebrew while maintaining standard Left-to-Right support for English. Adobe World-Ready Composers : Includes specific engines like the Middle Eastern Single-line Every-line illustrator middle east version full

composers to handle complex ligatures and character shaping. Advanced Typography

: Provides options for Kashidas (text justification through elongated characters), diacritic positioning, and varied digit types (e.g., Hindi vs. Arabic digits). Bi-directional Mixing

: Allows seamless mixing of RTL and LTR languages within the same paragraph or document. Installation & Configuration The "full" version is typically accessed through a standard Creative Cloud All Apps subscription by following these specific steps: To get the Middle East (ME) version of

How to enable Right to left text in InDesign and Illustrator.

How to Enable ME Features in Creative Cloud:

If you have a standard Creative Cloud subscription, you do not need to buy a new license. You simply need to change a setting:

  1. Open the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App.
  2. Go to Preferences (Gear icon) -> Apps.
  3. Under "Default Install Language," select English with Arabic Support or Hebrew.
  4. Uninstall Illustrator and reinstall it.
  5. The reinstalled version will now contain the full ME text engine and paragraph settings.

Illustrator Middle East VS. InDesign ME: Which is Full?

Many users confuse the two. While both have "Full" Middle East versions, they serve different purposes: Open the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App

Recommendation: For a logo (a single word), use Illustrator ME. For a 200-page catalog, you need InDesign ME.

Option A: Creative Cloud Subscription (Official & Recommended)

  1. Open Creative Cloud Desktop App.
  2. Go to Preferences > Apps > App Language.
  3. Select العربية (Arabic) or Hebrew.
  4. Reinstall Illustrator. Adobe will download the full ME version with RTL features built into the interface.
  5. Cost: ~$20.99/month (part of all-apps plan).

Step 5: Justify with Kashida

  1. Type 3 lines of Arabic text.
  2. Set justification to "Full Justification."
  3. In the Justification settings, increase the "Kashida" percentage to 80%.
  4. Result: The text expands horizontally via letter stretching, looking natural, rather than adding ugly spaces.

2. Ruler Direction & Origin

In the Full ME version, you can flip the ruler. The zero point starts at the right side of the artboard. This changes how you place objects; aligning to the right margin becomes intuitive, mirroring the layout of an Arabic book or magazine.