Bug 41007 - Arabic interface layout breaks when switching from English to Arabic
Summary: Arabic interface layout breaks when switching from English to Arabic
Status: NEW
Alias: None
Product: Koha
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Templates (show other bugs)
Version: 25.05
Hardware: All Windows
: P5 - low minor
Assignee: Owen Leonard
QA Contact: Testopia
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Reported: 2025-10-14 07:13 UTC by Amira Kahtan
Modified: 2025-10-14 23:50 UTC (History)
3 users (show)

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When switching the staff client interface language to Arabic, the entire layout becomes misaligned. Menu items overlap vertically, icons stack incorrectly, and navigation links are unreadable. (62.38 KB, image/png)
2025-10-14 07:13 UTC, Amira Kahtan
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Description Amira Kahtan 2025-10-14 07:13:39 UTC
Created attachment 187851 [details]
When switching the staff client interface language to Arabic, the entire layout becomes misaligned. Menu items overlap vertically, icons stack incorrectly, and navigation links are unreadable.

When switching the Koha staff interface or OPAC to Arabic, the layout becomes misaligned and unreadable. 
All elements shift to the right, and menu items overlap each other. This issue happens for multiple users, 
especially on staff interface pages like circulation and cataloging.

Environment:
- Koha version: 25.05 (confirm your version)
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04
- Browser: Chrome / Edge (latest)

Steps to reproduce:
1. Log in to the Koha staff interface.
2. Switch the language to Arabic from the top menu.
3. Observe layout distortion and misplaced elements.

Expected behavior:
The interface should properly align text and menus in RTL mode.

Actual behavior:
All layout elements overlap and the interface becomes unusable.

Screenshot attached for reference.
Comment 1 David Cook 2025-10-14 23:49:14 UTC
Interesting. It kind of looks like the CSS isn't even being applied. 

Owen might have some ideas. 

I'll make a note to look at this myself too.
Comment 2 David Cook 2025-10-14 23:50:02 UTC
Amira, did you notice this after upgrading your Koha or on a fresh installation?