How to Write Arabic in Linux Ubuntu

How to write Arabic in Linux Ubuntu? First, you should enable Arabic keyboard layout. The Arabic keyboard layout will look like this picture (click to enlarge):


# Then, open your favorite text editor. I prefer gedit (Applications*Accessories*gedit Text Editor)

# Click Keyboard Preferences (usually it is placed in top-right of desktop panel) and it will be switched from USA to Ara

# Type your word one by one based on Arabic keyboard layout. It will be connected automatically.

# Type Space key to separate one word to another.

It is easy, isn't it? Enjoy!