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: Support for multiple Perso-Arabic scripts including Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, and Kashmiri.
InPage 3.02 is a legacy desktop publishing software widely used for Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and other right-to-left scripts. Originally, it relied on (often with .fot or .tth extensions) based on older encoding standards like ASCII-based phonetic keyboards. With the global shift to Unicode (UTF-8/UTF-16), the demand for Unicode font support has grown. However, InPage 3.02 does not natively support Unicode fonts for text input, editing, or rendering. Inpage 3.02 Unicode Fonts
InPage 3.02 Professional represents a significant technological leap for Urdu typography, transitioning from a proprietary, closed system to a modern, Unicode-compliant environment. This shift allows users to enjoy the traditional beauty of Nastaliq calligraphy while benefiting from the interoperability of modern digital standards. : Support for multiple Perso-Arabic scripts including Urdu,
The standard Unicode font for Urdu on most computers is "Noto Nastaliq Urdu" or "Jameel Noori Nastaliq." While functional, web developers often struggle to get these fonts to render perfectly across all browsers. Historically, InPage’s internal engine rendered Nastaliq much better than standard web browsers. With the global shift to Unicode (UTF-8/UTF-16), the
The integration of Unicode in version 3.02 shifted the software from a proprietary encoding system to a global standard:
Adjust the Kashida (stretch) value. Go to Edit > Preferences > Composition and reduce the "Kashida Extension" from 100% to 70%.
Here is a curated list of the top Unicode fonts that work flawlessly with Inpage 3.02: