# Mini Format Pack \[Official Support Thread\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Add-ons\ **Created:** [November 2, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552 "2023-11-02T18:32:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![glutanimate](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/glutanimate/32/97_2.png) [@glutanimate](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/glutanimate)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/1 "2023-11-02T18:32:41Z")
This is the official support thread for the [Mini Format Pack add-on](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/295889520). If you have a general support-related question, please feel free to post it here. **If you run into a bug** and are familiar with GitHub, **please consider [filing a bug report](https://github.com/glutanimate/mini-format-pack/issues/new/choose), instead**. The entry form on GitHub takes care of a lot of the troubleshooting groundwork, so it really makes it a lot easier for me to reproduce bugs and fix them. ---
**Author:** ![glutanimate](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/glutanimate/32/97_2.png) [@glutanimate](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/glutanimate)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/2 "2023-11-02T18:34:15Z")
New release: > Version **1.0.0** – 2023-11-02 > > _Added_ > > - Added support for Anki 23.10+ > - Added button for inline `code` formatting (thanks to Rai and lukkea for their contributions and to Juddd for the feature request!) > > _Changes_ > > - Rewrote large parts of the codebase for better compatibility with future Anki releases > - Removed support for changing text background color. This has been built into Anki for a while now and nowadays works better than the add-on variant of the feature. > > You can view all past releases [here](https://github.com/glutanimate/mini-format-pack/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md). ---
**Author:** ![ttiagoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@ttiagoo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/ttiagoo)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/3 "2024-01-09T12:03:28Z")
Hello, the Mini Format Pack has issues with new Anki Version. I’m not a developer, I’m just a regular user, so I’m just trying to help by sending here the error code: Anki 23.12.1 (1a1d4d54) (ao) Python 3.9.15 Qt 6.6.1 PyQt 6.6.1 Platform: Windows-10-10.0.22621 When loading Mini Format Pack: Traceback (most recent call last): File “aqt.addons”, line 245, in loadAddons File “C:\Users\ttiag\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\__init_\_.py”, line 15, in from . import main File “C:\Users\ttiag\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\main.py”, line 20, in from .consts import addon\_path File “C:\Users\ttiag\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\consts.py”, line 22, in addon\_path = os.path.dirname( **file** ).decode(sys\_encoding) AttributeError: ‘str’ object has no attribute ‘decode’ ---
**Author:** ![glutanimate](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/glutanimate/32/97_2.png) [@glutanimate](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/glutanimate)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/4 "2024-01-09T12:20:14Z")
Hi Tiago, thanks for the report! It looks like you’re using an old version of the add-on. If you check for add-on updates under _Tools_ → _Add-ons_, update Mini Format Pack, and then restart, the error message should no longer appear. ---
**Author:** ![ttiagoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@ttiagoo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/ttiagoo)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/5 "2024-01-09T19:15:42Z")
@glutanimate Thanks for the help, I’ve tried that, but it shows to me a message that “there is no updadtes available” for this Add-on. ---
**Author:** ![jambamboleo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/13edae/32.png) [@jambamboleo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/jambamboleo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/6 "2024-02-14T09:35:07Z")
[The ankiweb page](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/295889520) still links to the old forums: > Please do not use reviews for bug reports or support requests. I don’t get notified of your reviews, and properly troubleshooting an issue through them is nearly impossible. Instead, please either use the issue tracker (preferred), **[add-on support forums](https://anki.tenderapp.com/discussions/add-ons)**, or just message me at [ankiglutanimate@gmail.com](mailto:ankiglutanimate@gmail.com). Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! ---
**Author:** ![glutanimate](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/glutanimate/32/97_2.png) [@glutanimate](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/glutanimate)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/7 "2024-03-06T01:18:42Z")
@jambamboleo Thanks, updated! @ttiagoo seeing this a bit late, but are you still having issues updating the add-on? Another solution would be to uninstall it and reinstall it from AnkiWeb. ---
**Author:** ![ttiagoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@ttiagoo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/ttiagoo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/8 "2024-03-13T00:16:30Z")
@glutanimate it’s working again here. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Jumppa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@Jumppa](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Jumppa)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/9 "2024-04-05T11:05:58Z")
@glutanimate Hi, I’m using Qt5 version because of the other add on (Closet for anki) does not work on Qt6. I didn’t want to bother you but it’s such a good add–on. So if you could fix it - would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! Here’s the error. (edit: just to add that ‘there is no updates available for this Add-on’) Anki 23.12.1 (1a1d4d54) (ao) Python 3.9.15 Qt 5.15.2 PyQt 5.15.5 Platform: Windows-10-10.0.22631 When loading Mini Format Pack: Traceback (most recent call last): File “aqt.addons”, line 245, in loadAddons File “C:\Users\jump\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\__init_\_.py”, line 15, in from . import main File “C:\Users\jump\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\main.py”, line 20, in from .consts import addon\_path File “C:\Users\jump\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\295889520\consts.py”, line 22, in addon\_path = os.path.dirname( **file** ).decode(sys\_encoding) AttributeError: ‘str’ object has no attribute ‘decode’ ---
**Author:** ![AdrianeNS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/adrianens/32/22247_2.png) [@AdrianeNS](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AdrianeNS)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/10 "2024-07-21T14:45:14Z")
Hello! I can’t seem to get the code formatting to work. I have tried highlighting my code and clicking the buttons for both inline code and code blocks. I have also tried removing all code from the card, then clicking the button for inline code, and then entering the code back in. I also tried the same with code blocks. Am I doing something wrong? ---
**Author:** ![jambamboleo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/13edae/32.png) [@jambamboleo](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/jambamboleo)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/11 "2025-01-28T16:14:38Z")
> [@Other types of ordered lists like a,b,c,d, … instead of 1.2.3.4](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/other-types-of-ordered-lists-like-a-b-c-d-instead-of-1-2-3-4/25043/3): > > Thanks! There’s a couple types more here: [W3Schools Tryit Editor](https://www.w3schools.com/tags/tryit.asp?filename=tryhtml_ol_type_all_css) I’d suggest making this part of the toolbar. It would fit well as a drop-down menu right next to the [image] similar to the color drop-down menu. The end result looking like this [image], and in the v menu you’d have I, a, α etc. Ideally, it would remember the last selected ol type. ---
**Author:** ![pnathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71e660/32.png) [@pnathan](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/pnathan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/12 "2025-04-23T23:12:08Z")
Hello, A regular user here. This add-on appeared as a start-up failure. I checked for updates and this was at its most updated version Debug info: Anki 24.11 (87ccd24e) (ao) Python 3.9.18 Qt 5.14.2 PyQt 5.14.1 Platform: macOS-10.15.7-x86\_64-i386-64bit When loading Mini Format Pack: Traceback (most recent call last): File “aqt.addons”, line 250, in loadAddons File “/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/ **init**.py”, line 15, in from . import main File “/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/main.py”, line 20, in from .consts import addon\_path File “/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/consts.py”, line 22, in addon\_path = os.path.dirname( **file** ).decode(sys\_encoding) AttributeError: ‘str’ object has no attribute ‘decode’ ---
**Author:** ![hoanganhpea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@hoanganhpea](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/hoanganhpea)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/mini-format-pack-official-support-thread/36552/13 "2026-05-05T14:51:37Z")
Anki 25.09.2 (3890e12c) (ao) Python 3.13.5 Qt 6.9.1 PyQt 6.9.1 Platform: macOS-15.7.5-arm64-arm-64bit-Mach-O When loading Mini Format Pack: Traceback (most recent call last): File “/Users/dautruonghoanganh/Library/Application Support/AnkiProgramFiles/.venv/lib/python3.13/site-packages/aqt/addons.py”, line 250, in loadAddons **import** (addon.dir\_name) ~~~~~~~~~~ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File “/Users/dautruonghoanganh/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/ **init**.py”, line 15, in from . import main File “/Users/dautruonghoanganh/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/main.py”, line 20, in from .consts import addon\_path File “/Users/dautruonghoanganh/Library/Application Support/Anki2/addons21/295889520/consts.py”, line 22, in addon\_path = os.path.dirname( **file** ).decode(sys\_encoding) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AttributeError: ‘str’ object has no attribute ‘decode’. Did you mean: ‘encode’?