On Wed, 7 Jan 2004, Roozbeh Pournader wrote:

> On Wed, 2004-01-07 at 18:36, Thomas Speck wrote:
> > When I start Word 2003, and change the language to farsi, i can type in
> > farsi, but the numerals appear in western typeset.
>
> That's a misfeature in MS Windows keyboard layouts.

I think it's supposed to be a feature. Some people prefer Western-style
numerals even if the text is in some other language. (Not saying this
should be the default.)  I think they "forgot" how to use their own
numbers.  As Peter pointed out, Persian speakers seem to be fast
"forgetting" how to read Nasta`liq.

-Connie
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