You have granular control over:
InPage 3.20 is a powerful desktop publishing (DTP) software specifically designed for languages that use the Perso-Arabic script, most notably Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and Pashto. It is widely considered the industry standard for newspapers, books, and magazines in these languages due to its authentic Noori Nastaliq calligraphy style. 🚀 Key Improvements in Version 3.20
Unlike older versions (like 2.4), InPage 3.20 introduced several modern features:
Unicode Support: Allows for better compatibility with modern web browsers and other software.
Auto-Save: Prevents data loss during unexpected crashes or power outages.
Direct PDF Export: You can now export files directly to PDF without needing third-party printer drivers. inpage 3.20
New Fonts: Includes a wider variety of decorative and professional Urdu fonts beyond standard Nastaliq.
Enhanced Layout: Improved tools for handling complex text wrapping around images. 🛠️ Core Features
WYSIWYG Interface: What You See Is What You Get; the on-screen display perfectly matches the printed output.
Ligature Library: Uses a massive database of character combinations to ensure the text looks like hand-written calligraphy.
Standard Keyboards: Supports Phonetic, Persian, and Arabic keyboard layouts. You have granular control over:
Import/Export: Easily move text between InPage and other applications like CorelDRAW or Adobe Photoshop. 💡 Practical Tips for Users ⌨️ Choose the Right Keyboard
Most beginners find the Phonetic Keyboard easiest. It maps Urdu sounds to English keys (e.g., 'A' for Alif, 'B' for Bay). You can change this in Edit > Preferences > Keyboard Preferences. 📄 Converting to Modern Formats If you need to share your work on social media or the web:
Use the Export Page feature to save as a high-quality GIF or JPG.
Save as a PDF to ensure the recipient sees the correct fonts even if they don't have InPage installed. Fixing "Missing Font" Issues
If your text looks like boxes or random symbols, ensure you have the Noori Nastaliq font installed on your Windows system. Version 3.20 usually handles this during installation. 📥 Getting Started InPage 3
You can find official versions and support directly from the developer at InPage.com.
Note on Safety: Avoid downloading "cracked" or "portable" versions from untrusted third-party sites, as these often contain malware or lack critical Unicode stability.
Cause: File corruption or low virtual memory. Solution: Use "Save As" to create a new file. Work in chunks—don't put 100 pages in one single file.
InPage 3.20 became the invisible infrastructure of Pakistani media. Almost every newspaper, magazine, and book published in Pakistan during the 2000s was composed within its green borders.
It democratized publishing. Before InPage, publishing in Urdu required hot metal typesetting or professional calligraphers, a slow and expensive process. With InPage 3.20, a student could publish a newsletter from their bedroom. A novelist could typeset their own manuscript. Small businesses could print their own ledgers and receipts in their mother tongue.
It also became the standard for the Madrassa sector and religious scholarship. The Holy Quran and countless religious texts were digitized and distributed using this specific version, allowing for precision in the diacritical marks (Zair, Zabr, Pesh) that are critical for Quranic recitation.