Once the software is installed, you must flip a quick toggle inside the preferences to see the specialized toolsets.
To maximize efficiency in Illustrator ME, consider the following workflow tips:
Best Practices for Working with Arabic and Hebrew in Illustrator
Select (or Every-line Composer). Advanced Typography: Beyond Just Typing
If Illustrator is already installed, you may need to the standard version first.
Click the panel menu (top right corner) and select or Middle Eastern & South Asian Every-line Composer .
Your fonts from Adobe Fonts (Typekit) that support Arabic will integrate seamlessly. Conclusion
This is the preferred choice for international agencies or designers in the region who are comfortable with English design terminology but need to output Arabic/Hebrew content. The menus and tools remain in English, but the text engines are fully enabled for RTL.
Click Done . Navigate back to your apps list and click Install or Update next to Adobe Illustrator.
In the Full ME version, you can flip the ruler. The zero point starts at the right side of the artboard. This changes how you place objects; aligning to the right margin becomes intuitive, mirroring the layout of an Arabic book or magazine.
In this guide, we’ll break down what makes the "full" Middle East version unique, how to access its features, and why it’s the gold standard for Right-to-Left (RTL) typography. What is the Illustrator Middle East Version?
To understand the search for a "full" version, you must understand Adobe's shift.