Right to Left text entry should enter the text Right to Left

[Matt Smith]

When entering RtL text in Word it does not correctly enter the text in a
Right-to-Left fashion. It is still entering the text in L-to-R mode, just
from the right side of the screen. Here's what I mean:

When I enter normal L-to-R mode, it types 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4.

When I enter R-to-L mode it types 1 <- 2 <- 3 <- 4.

It *should* type 4 <- 3 <- 2 <- 1, so that the first letter of my sentence
is at the right side of the first line of the paragraph.

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[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Matt,

I'm assuming this is in Word 2003.

Have you setup both Windows and Word to type in a Right to Left language?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011306171033.aspx

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When entering RtL text in Word it does not correctly enter the text in a
Right-to-Left fashion. It is still entering the text in L-to-R mode, just
from the right side of the screen. Here's what I mean:

When I enter normal L-to-R mode, it types 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4.

When I enter R-to-L mode it types 1 <- 2 <- 3 <- 4.

It *should* type 4 <- 3 <- 2 <- 1, so that the first letter of my sentence
is at the right side of the first line of the paragraph. >>

 

[Matt Smith]

Yes, this is for Word 2003.

Windows and Word are both configured for Hebrew, yet the RtoL setting still
acts as though I hit the JustifyRight button.

-- Matt