Formatting slips are easy to miss when you have read the same document five times.
The Typesetter add-on in Lark Docs checks your document for common formatting issues, such as missing spaces between Chinese and English characters and mismatched punctuation, and lets you fix them in one click so you can concentrate on the writing itself.
Who Benefits From Typesetter
- Copywriters: The final copy has to be error-free, and repeated read-throughs are slow and tedious. Typesetter checks formatting automatically, and you can fix all issues or only the ones you choose.
- Anyone writing official documents: Official documents follow strict format requirements that are easy to overlook. Typesetter identifies the issues for you, and you can fix them individually or all at once.
How to Use the Typesetter Add-On
Step 1: Open the Add-On
Hover over the ··· icon in the upper-right corner of the document, then select Add-ons > Typesetter.
Step 2: Fix the Issues
Typesetter lists its suggestions in a side panel, grouped by issue type. In the example below, the panel checks Space format (adding a half-width space between Chinese and English characters) and Punctuation (aligning full-width and half-width characters). You can fix issues at three levels.
Fix all issues: Click Accept All to accept every proposed change.
Fix one issue type: Click Accept on the right side of an issue type to accept the proposed changes for that type only.
Fix a single issue: Click Accept on the right side of an individual issue to accept just that change.
Ignore an issue: Click the X icon in the upper-right corner of an issue to ignore it. The message will not be shown again for 30 days.
Step 3: Check Again After Editing
If the document is updated or modified, click the Check again icon in the upper-right corner of the Suggestions area to run another check.
Practical Use Cases for SMEs and Startups
- Bilingual documents: Tidy spacing and punctuation in documents that mix Chinese and English text.
- Customer-facing copy: Give proposals, announcements, and marketing copy a final consistency check before they go out.
- Official paperwork: Catch small formatting mistakes in policies, notices, and formal letters that follow strict format requirements.
- Team review: Fix routine formatting issues first so reviewers can focus on content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What formatting issues can the Typesetter add-on check?
It checks spacing, looking for missing spaces between Chinese and English words and numbers. It also checks punctuation, looking for Chinese or English punctuation that has been used incorrectly.
Can I fix only some of the issues Typesetter finds?
Yes. You can accept all changes, accept one issue type, or accept individual issues one at a time.
What happens when I ignore an issue?
The message is hidden for 30 days, so the same suggestion will not keep appearing while you work.
How do I re-run Typesetter after editing my document?
Click the Check again icon in the upper-right corner of the Suggestions area to check the document again.
Where do I find Typesetter in Lark Docs?
Open the more menu (the ··· icon) in the upper-right corner of the document, then select Add-ons and choose Typesetter.
Does Typesetter work on English-only documents?
Its checks focus on spacing between Chinese and English text and on Chinese and English punctuation. Documents without mixed-language content may show few or no suggestions.
Cleaner Documents With Less Effort
Typesetter takes the repetitive proofreading of formatting off your plate, so each document goes out consistent and polished without another manual read-through.
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