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Title اطلاعیات اور اردو زبان:اردو کمپوز کاری کے فنی مباحث،مسائل اور امکانات کا تجزیہ

Author(s) Arif Hussain

Abstract From the earliest time, writing has been one of the major forms of communication. The earliest samples of human writings have been found in the caves written with sharp objects on stone, leather, barks and leaves of tree. Gradually humans evolved the use of pen and inks as writing instruments. With the passage of time different styles and scripts were developed to cater for language requirements and personal creativity. As the time advanced with the development of modern technology, paper and pen was replaced with machines and manual writing was replaced by digital typesetting. In this thesis we have covered the evolution of Urdu script and its current form. Some of the fonts including Naskh and Nastaleeq fonts used to write Urdu are discussed in detail. We have also discussed the issues of Urdu transcription in case of compound and foreign words etc. In the second part of thesis, we have discussed the progression of various writing medium from prehistoric time of papyrus to the modern composing using computers. A detailed account of Urdu composing beyond calligraphy is also presented focusing on the printing press for Urdu typesetting and typewriters designed for Urdu. Current status in digital Urdu writing has also been presented with emphasis an overview of Soft wares used for Urdu Composing, and the technological support available for this purpose including specialized keyboards and operating systems. Later on, technological advancement and current research being done in this field has also been summarized. In order to comprehensively cover our subject we have referred various books and resources on internet and taken opinion of multiple experts of the field. Hoping our work will be of interest to researchers. We have made several suggestions for the betterment of Urdu composing.

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

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Department Urdu

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2023-06-09

Subject Urdu

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