Separate the title from the surrounding message
Copy the original title from the publisher and put it on its own line. Put the episode label and number on the next line, followed by the item link. This simple layout reduces the chance that punctuation or a number appears attached to the wrong part of a mixed-direction sentence. For example, share the original title as one field and “Episode: 12” as another, instead of packing the title, a dash, twelve and an English comment into one short line.
Do not manually reverse the letters
W3C explains that Arabic and Hebrew text can contain left-to-right numbers or Latin words within a right-to-left context. The display algorithm and surrounding punctuation affect the visual order. Reversing the characters by hand can damage the stored title and make search worse. Compare the pasted title with the publisher’s page, then open the actual link. If the title looks different only inside one messaging application, keep the original text and record that display context rather than inventing a corrected spelling.
Give a site maintainer a reproducible example
If a programme directory repeatedly places an episode number on the wrong side of a title, report the exact page, title, expected number and the application where it occurs. Include a screenshot only after removing account details. W3C’s guidance uses direction-aware wrapping and isolation for mixed text; a site maintainer can apply that to the display. A viewer should not have to insert invisible formatting characters into every programme name or edit a playlist merely to make a label readable.
Verify the edition beyond the visual label
After isolating the title, compare the item’s episode number, date, running time and publisher. Correct display order does not prove that the recording is the right installment or that a translated version exists. Keep a plain-language note for family members who cannot read the script, while retaining the original searchable title. This workflow concerns reliable identification in messages. It does not test playback, alter the spoken language or establish access through any particular IPTV service.
Related questions
Should I reverse the title if punctuation looks misplaced?
No. Preserve the original character order and separate title, number and link.
Does a display fix identify the correct episode by itself?
No. Confirm the actual item’s number, date and publisher.
Sources and scope
Scope notes distinguish published documentation, supplied information and editorial methods. They do not report a hands-on service test.
- W3C mixed-direction text guidance — Numbers/Latin text within RTL, punctuation spillover and direction isolation
