Type in Arabic: Choose Your Arabizi or Layout Workflow
Typing Arabic on an English keyboard splits between memorizing a physical Arabic keymap and writing phonetically in Arabizi (2, 3, 5, 7). Pick the guide below that fits how you write.
Pick the Arabic typing guide for your task
Whether you want to set up a system Arabic layout, check how Arabizi numerals (2, 3, 5, 7) map to Arabic letters, or convert mixed Arabizi and English directly inside your apps without RTL cursor jumps, start here:
| Task | Best workflow | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Chat in Arabizi + English without RTL cursor jumps | UnimeType | English to Arabic Typing Keyboard |
| Set up OS Arabic layouts & learn Arabizi numerals (2, 3, 5, 7) | macOS Arabic, Windows Arabic, Yamli | How to Type Arabic on an English Keyboard |
| See why Arabizi numerals need full-sentence context | UnimeType | Why Pinyin, Romaji, Hinglish & Arabizi Differ |