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AutoFormat changes the numbers from Hindi to Arabic

Anonymous
2015-11-05T07:43:04+00:00

Hi,

I'm writing an essay in Persian, so I've set the Numeral in Advanced Options to Context, but every time Word's AutoFormat creates an automatic list, numbers change back to Arabic (1, 2, 3) from Hindi (۱، ۲، ۳).

I've tried different fonts, keyboard layouts, and changed the font, alignment and text direction (by pressing the right Ctrl+Shift) in Define New Number Format menu, but the problem still exists. I never had the same issue with previous versions. (2013, 2010 etc.)

I'd appreciate your help.

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Anonymous
2016-10-10T19:48:18+00:00

Hi everyone,

The context numbering issue is now fixed for both Arabic and Persian n build 16.0.7369.2024, released on 10/4. To get the latest updates, click File> Account > Update Options > Update Now.

Word maintains a list of workarounds and fixes for recent issues, in case it helps in the future.

Best,

-Erik, Office Newsroom

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-02-09T19:43:39+00:00

    This error seems to have returned in update KB3141450 for Microsoft Office 2016 Language Interface Pack released on 1/3. There is no workaround for this error for PCs, and the Mac workaround doesn't work.

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  2. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2016-10-10T21:55:03+00:00

    Be aware that if you have templates or add-ins that make use of UserForms, they will not render correctly in build 7369.2024. This problem has been reported to the Product Team.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-08T11:50:44+00:00

    Hi Ahmed,

    The issue has been resolved in the latest release.

    Best,

    Mostafa

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-04-07T01:31:57+00:00

    Hi Mostafa Forouzanmehr,

    Thanks for letting us know about this issue, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft Engineering plans to fix this in an upcoming release and, when we do, we’ll post more information here.

    Best regards,

    -Ahmed

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