Arabic Language Keyboard Labels

Specifications

The Arabic labels follow the Microsoft Arabic keyboard layout. It does not include all of the shifted characters for the keyboard. If you wish to have all of the shifted characters on the labels, see the Arabic(101) labels. The labels are printed on clear Lexan® so the original key legend shows through; this allows you to add Arabic labels to your existing keyboard so that it becomes a bilingual keyboard (Arabic) and the original language of your keyboard). The labels are available in blue letters on clear labels (for beige and light colored keyboards) and white letters on clear labels (for dark colored keyboards). 

The Arabic labels support the Arabic keyboard layout in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, U.A.E., and Yemen. The label set includes two sets of number labels so you can elect to use Latin style numbers or Arabic language style numbers.

This language is supported in Windows XP and Vista; older versions of Windows will require an Input Method Editor (IME) from Microsoft or third-party software.

Arabic labels are a very economical option for creating a bilingual Arabic keyboard. The language labels use an easy peel-and-stick method to install. They will not damage the original keyboard key. The letters are printed on the underside of the Arabic labels so that the lettering will not wear out. This affords you with many years of durable use. 

DataCal language labels are designed to fit desktop and laptop computer keyboards.

Labelsize: 7/16" w X 9/16" H (11mm W X 14mm H)

Features

• Durable labels. Labels are manufactured of durable Lexan®. They won't tear, crack, discolor, or slip off even after years of use.

• Quality Printing. The printing is on the underside of the label so the INK NEVER WEARS OFF OR SCRATCHES OFF.

• Easy to Apply. The labels are EASY TO APPLY. The labels are printed in the same sequence that they appear on the keyboard regardless of the keyboard's original language. If necessary, labels can be cut with scissors for special installations.

• Quality Adhesive. The label adhesive firmly attaches the label in place without damaging the keyboard key or the original key legend.
  

• Removable. If desired, Labels may be removed without causing damage to the original key or the legend on the key.

• Accurate Die-Cutting. Labels are printed with rounded corners so they cover the keytop and will not pop off in use.

• Complete Alphanumeric Set. The label sets include labels to cover all of the alphanumeric keys on the keyboard. The sets do not include the function keys, the control keys, or the numeric keypad.

• Bilingual Keyboard. The clear labels do not interfere with the original characters printed on the key.

• Durable and Flexible. Labels are flexible enough to allow you to feel the touch-typing bumps on the F and J keys.

How to Setup an International Language in Windows

You must first configure Windows for the international language that you wish to use. After you configure Windows, you will be able to manually select the international language when you wish to use it. For additional information on language setup, see the Windows Help file system of contact Microsoft technical support.

Setup instructions for Arabic in Windows Vista

Setup instructions for Arabic in Windows XP

Instructions for Typing in Arabic in Windows

Numbers in Arabic Labels

The DataCal label sets for Arabic (101) andArabic (but not Arabic 102) include both Latin style numbers and Arabic style numbers. Microsoft Word allows the user to select either number set. Other Windows applications, such as Microsoft Excel, WordPad, etc., do not allow the user to select; only the Latin style characters are available in these otherapplications.

If you would like to configure Word 2000 (or later) to use Arabic style numbers, follow these steps:

1.    Click on Tools > Options in the Word menu bar.

2.    Click on the Right-to-Left tab (or the Complex Script tab) in the Options dialog box.

3.    In the Numeral section,click on the arrow to the right of the scroll box and select: Context (notArabic).

4.    Click on OK to complete the selection.

When you select the Arabic language in Word and type numbers, you will see Arabic language style numbers instead of the Latin style numbers.

Arabic Parentheses

The DataCal Arabic 101 and Arabic label sets feature the parentheses ( ), brackets [ ], and braces { } reversed from the English placement (see picture below). This character placement is correct for Windows applications including Microsoft Excel, WordPad, etc. It is not correct for Microsoft Word. When you type these characters in Microsoft Word, they will type in the exact opposite of the placement of the labels. This is due to an inconsistency in how Microsoft Word handles these specific characters in Arabic. If you wish to type Arabic almost exclusively in Microsoft Word, you may wish to reverse the location of these characters. To do this, you will need to cut the label into a top half and a bottom half and place them on the correct keys. If you choose to cut the labels apart, you can cut them with scissors before you remove them from the label backing. If you remove them from the adhesive backing and then cut them, you may damage the label adhesive.