Why are the Tian Zi Ge grid lines missing?
When printing, enable background graphics or background images in the browser print settings.
FAQ
This page collects common questions about worksheet generation, printing, fonts, stroke order and input content. If display or printing looks wrong before or after generating a worksheet, check the notes below first.
Why does it still show KaiTi after I set a custom font?
The custom font must already be installed on the current computer, and the name you enter must exactly match the system font name. If you are not sure, check it in Word or your system font list first.
Why does the pinyin dictation worksheet stay on one line?
Separate words with commas. The pinyin dictation worksheet can wrap correctly only when the words are separated clearly.
Why does the printed worksheet only cover part of the paper?
Check the print settings and make sure the scale is 100%. If the browser changes the scale automatically, the worksheet may only use part of the paper.
What if a character is missing from the stroke-order database?
The stroke-order database supports most common Chinese characters. If a character is missing, the preview will try to show normal text or an empty practice grid. You can also send the missing character to 8@an2.net, and it may be added later.
Why is the printed layout messy, or why does KaiTi not show?
Try a different browser. Chrome and Microsoft Edge are recommended. If you are using macOS and KaiTi is missing, try a Windows computer or install the required Chinese fonts.
Why does the worksheet still use KaiTi after I choose Pang Zhonghua or Tian Yingzhang fonts?
Stroke-order worksheets currently support KaiTi only. If you selected Pang Zhonghua or Tian Yingzhang fonts but have not installed the font package, download and install the matching fonts first.
Why is the generated stroke order different from my textbook?
Glyph standards may differ by region. Tools that support stroke order can switch among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan standards. Choose the one that matches your local textbook.
How can I make a basic-stroke worksheet?
You can use the normal worksheet generator and choose KaiTi or your own handwriting font. Basic strokes: ㇀㇁㇂㇃㇄㇅㇆㇇㇈㇉㇊㇋㇌㇍㇎丶一丨丿㇏乛𠃊𠄌亅𡿨ㄥ𠃑乚𠄎ㄣ⺄
Why does a font installed and visible in Word still become KaiTi here?
Some fonts use irregular internal names, so the visible font name and the full system font name may be different. This site supports full font names. Known examples: LvMuJiJXP LvMuJi JXP; 段宁硬笔行书1,0 常规; CNType SongGeKaiShuS. If you meet a similar problem, you can send the font file by email and we will help check the full name.
Can I save the generated worksheet as a file?
Yes. Open the generated print page and choose Save as PDF in the browser print window.
How do I print landscape, or adapt the worksheet to other paper sizes?
On the worksheet preview page, use the right-side toolbar to switch between portrait and landscape. For other paper sizes, adjust the scale in the browser print window, such as using about 70% for A5 portrait.
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