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| Software | RTL Support | Nastaliq? | Platform | |----------|-------------|-----------|----------| | + Urdu font | Yes | Partial (if you install Jameel Noori Nastaliq ) | Windows/Linux/macOS | | Scribus (DTP) | Yes | Manual font installation | Cross-platform | | Google Docs | Yes | No true Nastaliq (only Naskh) | Web | | Microsoft Word (2016+) | Yes (with Urdu language pack) | Basic Nastaliq via font | Windows/macOS | | Urdu Science Software (InPage Clone) | Yes | Outdated, unstable | Windows |