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Can I type Arabic phrases mixed with Urdu text?
Absolutely! Since Urdu uses the Arabic script and borrows many Arabic words and phrases, our tool seamlessly handles mixed content:
Religious phrases: "bismillah" → "بسم اللہ"
Common expressions: "inshallah" → "انشاء اللہ"
Formal greetings: "assalam alaikum" → "السلام علیکم"
The tool recognizes both Urdu and Arabic vocabulary, making it perfect for Islamic content, religious texts, and formal Urdu writing!
How do I start typing in Urdu without knowing the Urdu keyboard?
Simply type Urdu words using English letters exactly as you would pronounce them! Our smart tool converts your phonetic input into proper Urdu script. For example, when you type "assalam alaikum", it instantly becomes "السلام علیکم".
The conversion happens automatically when you press the spacebar. If the suggested word isn't quite right, just hit backspace or click on the word to see a dropdown with alternative options.
Pro Tip: Our system recognizes different romanization styles, so don't worry about exact spelling – type naturally as you speak!
What makes transliteration different from translation in Urdu?
Here's the key difference:
Urdu Translation is like having a language interpreter – it converts the meaning from one language to another. When you translate "Good morning", you get "صبح بخیر" (subah bakhair) which conveys the same greeting in Urdu culture.
Urdu Transliteration is like a script converter – it changes how you write without changing what you say. Type "urdu" and get "اردو" – same word, different script!
Need meanings? → Use our Urdu Translation Tool
Need Urdu script? → Use our Urdu Typing Tool for instant conversion
Perso-Arabic-based alphabet for Urdu of 39 letters
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Dear ImtiazAhmedNY
Good day! Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.
Based on your description, it seems that when you paste from one Urdu language file to another Urdu file in MS Word, the text gets messed up,
For the inconvenience caused, please accept our sincerely apologize for this, we know it really effect your daily work.
Have you tried the method provided by Mahmood? Can it work for you?
If the behavior still persists, Please try the following steps to troubleshooting the possible reason to check the behavior:
Use online repair tool to repair your Word then see the behavior. Please refer to Repair an Office application (microsoft.com)
Besides, we would like to collect more detailed information about the situation you are experiencing so that we can have further investigation:
- Does otehr text also experienced the same behavior when paste in different files?
- Can you tell us your Word product information so that we can do a test in the same environment to see the result? Go to File>Account then share the screenshot to us.
- May I know does the behavior happen in Word for the browser?
We’re looking forward to your reply and will continue to help you all the time! If there are any misunderstanding or unclear, you can post back in your free time.
Your understanding and patience will be highly appreciated. I hope that you are keeping safe and well!
Sincerely,
Stacey | Microsoft Community Moderator
Hi Imtiaz,
Not sure if it would work but you can try by pasting text only option. Hope it would work for you.
Regards,
Mahmood