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Fix Farsi Caption Numbers Changing When Converting Word to PDF
Question details
The user needs to prevent Farsi numerals in picture or table captions from automatically reverting to English numbers during the Word to PDF conversion process.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Converting a document containing Farsi text and numeral captions into a PDF format.
- Observed behavior
- Farsi numerals in document captions automatically change to English numbers after exporting or printing the document to PDF.
Ensure you have the latest printer drivers or PDF export tools installed, and verify that your system language settings correctly support Right-to-Left (RTL) languages like Farsi.
Disable the 'Update fields before printing' Option
Prevent Word from automatically refreshing and potentially altering numeral fields like captions during the PDF export process.
Microsoft Word often updates dynamic fields, such as table captions and page numbers, right before sending the document to a printer or a PDF generator. If your default printer or system language prioritizes English, this update forces Farsi numerals to change back to English. Disabling this feature prevents the unwanted conversion.
Launch Microsoft Word and open your document. Click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Options' located at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Word Options dialog box, click on the 'Display' tab in the left navigation pane.
Scroll down to the 'Printing options' section. Uncheck the box next to 'Update fields before printing'.
Click 'OK' to save your changes, then try saving or exporting your document as a PDF again to verify that the Farsi numbers remain intact.
Transfer Content to a New Word Document
Resolve potential document-specific corruption or hidden formatting conflicts by moving your text to a fresh file.
Verify Numeral and Language Settings
Ensure that Word is explicitly instructed to use context-based or Hindi numerals which correctly render Farsi numbers during export.
Export Documents to PDF Flawlessly with WPS Office
Instead of dealing with complex settings in other software, use WPS Writer to easily export your Right-to-Left documents, including Farsi numerals and captions, directly to PDF without losing your intended formatting.
- 1. Open Document: Launch WPS Writer and open your .docx file containing the Farsi text and captions.
- 2. Verify Formatting: Check your document to ensure that all picture and table captions are displaying the correct Farsi numerals.
- 3. Access PDF Export: Click on 'Menu' in the top-left corner and select 'Export to PDF' from the dropdown list.
- 4. Complete Export: Choose your desired save location, adjust any specific export settings if needed, and click 'Export' to create a perfect PDF replica.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Farsi numbers change to English when I create a PDF?
This typically happens because Word updates document fields (like caption numbers) right before printing or exporting. If your system or printer default language expects English numerals, Word forces the update to English during the PDF conversion.
What is the difference between 'Context' and 'Hindi' numeral settings in Word?
The 'Context' setting changes numeral display based on the surrounding keyboard language (Farsi text gets Farsi numbers, English gets English). The 'Hindi' setting forces all numerals in the document to display as Arabic/Persian shapes regardless of the surrounding text language.
Will changing the 'Update fields before printing' setting affect my Table of Contents?
Yes. If you disable this option, Word will no longer automatically update your Table of Contents or page numbers when you print or export to PDF. You will need to manually update these fields before exporting.
