Persian Font Rendering Issue in Word for macOS – B Nazanin Not Connecting Letters Properly

Hi everyone,

I'm encountering a persistent issue with Persian font rendering in Microsoft Word for macOS. When using fonts from the B family—especially the widely used B Nazanin—letters do not connect properly. For example, in words like "خیابان" or "ایران", the characters appear disjointed, breaking the natural flow of Persian script.

This issue affects all fonts in the B family, including B Nazanin, B Mitra, B Titr, and others. These fonts are extremely popular and commonly used in Persian-language documents, both professionally and academically. The problem seems specific to Word on macOS, as the same fonts render correctly in Apple’s Pages app, where letter connections are preserved.

I’ve tried:

• Reinstalling and testing multiple versions of B fonts
• Adjusting language and region settings
• Enabling complex script support

None of these resolved the issue.

Request

Can Microsoft investigate this rendering inconsistency in Word for macOS? Proper support for Persian script—especially for widely used fonts like the B family—is essential for users in Iran and Persian-speaking communities worldwide.

Any help, workaround, or insight from the community or Microsoft team would be greatly appreciated.

As shown in this image, the character "ن" is not rendered correctly. The word should appear as "خیابان وزرا" with proper letter connections to reflect accurate Persian script formatting.