TextOut() Is Different in Hebrew and Arabic Windows

ID: Q139968

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

The TextOut() function under Hebrew and Arabic versions of Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 is different from the TextOut() function under the U.S. version. The Arabic and Hebrew version of TextOut() has additional layout and shaping features to support bidirectional text. Arabic and Hebrew text is rearraged for right-to-left reading before being displayed.

The RawTextOut() function, which is an API available only in the Hebrew and Arabic versions of Windows version 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups version 3.11, is identical to the U.S. version of TextOut().

RawTextOut() should be used if the string must be displayed exactly as it is specified without being shaped and rearranged to fit the Hebrew and Arabic right-to-left reading order.

Additional query words: 3.10 ME Middle East string layout

Keywords : kbIntlDev
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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