Arial Unicode Arabic text in Flash CS4

Hi,
I am facing a strange issue. I have a flash file where Arabic text is written using Arial Unicode MS and is displayed properly, but when i try to update the text field with new arabic content, the words split up into characters.
The image below shows the issue: Both original as well new content is in the same text field but they are displayed differently.
Please suggest as to what should be the possible solution for this. P.S. I cannot change the font family, it has to be Arial unicode MS.
Thanks,
Ayush

As far as I know the TLFTextField is the only class currently provided for native support of right to left text. It is only supported by players that were developed concurrent with its arrival, which might account for some not seeing what they expect. From what I have heard there are discrepancies with its performance as well, wherein if you do not need to use it, stick with the classic TextField.

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