# User Manual **URL:** https://gramps.discourse.group/c/gramps-users/user-manual/26.md [Latest](https://gramps.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gramps.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gramps.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Using links and anchors in User Manual](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-links-and-anchors-in-user-manual/8869)
**Author:** [@csam](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/csam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-links-and-anchors-in-user-manual/8869 "2025-11-28T08:28:40Z")
Recently @emyoulation and @kmikkels asked me to help translate the Gramps Glossary wikipage into Danish. This led to questions about how we use links in the documentation. So I would like to discuss this subject in deta… --- ## [About the User Manual category](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/about-the-user-manual-category/2585)
**Author:** [@gramps-project](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/gramps-project)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/about-the-user-manual-category/2585 "2024-06-15T11:00:00Z")
Links to the primary reference materials and downloads for the Gramps suite of Genealogical Tools. Name Description Gramps for Desktops Genealo… --- ## [Tutorial videos](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/tutorial-videos/126)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/tutorial-videos/126 "2025-04-11T23:46:20Z")
A List of Gramps 5.1 Tutorial videos was posted to the r/Gramps Reddit discussion community by NoBunchOfCoconuts. (That was the foundation of this posting. Although the generic genealogy videos and Review videos have bee… --- ## [What do the numbers in the titles of dashboard gramplets mean?](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/what-do-the-numbers-in-the-titles-of-dashboard-gramplets-mean/9987)
**Author:** [@codefarmer](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/codefarmer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/what-do-the-numbers-in-the-titles-of-dashboard-gramplets-mean/9987 "2026-09-14T11:23:33Z")
Gramps 6.0.8 on Windows Some of the gramplets on the dashboard have numbers after the names. I haven’t been able to correlate them to anything in particular. What do they indicate? See the three gramplets (What’s Next, … --- ## [Deeper Searching options](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/deeper-searching-options/9510)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/deeper-searching-options/9510 "2026-08-24T17:38:29Z")
What “search” features do you use that people may have overlooked? Built-in features The Find box, Jump to, Go menu, Search Bar and Bookmarks menu are probably the among the most under-utilized standard features. Expl… --- ## [Changing font size in reports](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/changing-font-size-in-reports/9883)
**Author:** [@johnrye06](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/johnrye06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/changing-font-size-in-reports/9883 "2026-08-23T03:03:38Z")
Gramps 6.0.8 Python: 3.13.13 sqlite: 3.51.3 orjson: 3.10.18 LANG: en\_GB.UTF-8 OS: Linux Distribution: Mageia 10 - 6.18.39-desktop-1.mga10 The printed/output in some reports is difficult to read in some reports. T… --- ## [Using the Forms Gramplet](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839)
**Author:** [@KE5WCT](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KE5WCT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-the-forms-gramplet/9839 "2026-08-13T21:08:21Z")
I am new to Gramps as well as the Forms gramplet. When using the forms, I have not been able to find any was to add census information into the heading page . I am only able to add info into the details. Is that somethi… --- ## [Increase text font size of User Manual](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/increase-text-font-size-of-user-manual/9683)
**Author:** [@Kinkeepers](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Kinkeepers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/increase-text-font-size-of-user-manual/9683 "2026-07-05T12:49:37Z")
I’m trying to print out the Gramps User Manual, but when I get to past the Table of Contents all the text and illustrations are small. Except for the Header, Subheadings and Footings and page numbers. In the Properties t… --- ## [GRAMPS filtering getting slower](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-filtering-getting-slower/9143)
**Author:** [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-filtering-getting-slower/9143 "2026-02-28T13:07:20Z")
I usually say that speed is not my greatest issue and it isn’t, however my database (not my tree) recently exceeded 20000 names and there is a definite slowing down of the searches in the likes of Graphview so was wonder… --- ## [Using Attributes for searchable IDs](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-attributes-for-searchable-ids/9004)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/using-attributes-for-searchable-ids/9004 "2026-01-01T23:46:01Z")
On Facebook, user @ChabotEric posted about maintaining an Excel spreadsheet as a cross-reference between Gramps IDs and those in his other software. It seemed like that would be easier to maintain in Gramps as Attribut… --- ## [Event Types and their Grouping](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/event-types-and-their-grouping/9144)
**Author:** [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/event-types-and-their-grouping/9144 "2026-02-15T17:30:19Z")
Lastly for today I have been looking at my Event Types including my “Custom” ones and realised when editing a person and adding events the selection of events did not really fit the way I worked so I looked at eventtype.… --- ## [Search Box in Relationship Calculator](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/search-box-in-relationship-calculator/9142)
**Author:** [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/search-box-in-relationship-calculator/9142 "2026-02-15T17:10:23Z")
Ver 6.0.6 I know that using CTRL+F brings up the search box but to my mind it should be there by default to match other similar functions (Select Family for example). So whilst looking for something else came across the… --- ## [Troubleshooting Gramps paths and environmental variables](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-gramps-paths-and-environmental-variables/5692)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-gramps-paths-and-environmental-variables/5692 "2026-01-30T16:46:32Z")
Problems with the configuration of Gramps “constants” can be tedious to troubleshoot. Rather than pawing through the various screens where the constants can be configured and then painfully using a series of Gramps CLI … --- ## [Patronymic name origin causes Name Format display option oddity](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/patronymic-name-origin-causes-name-format-display-option-oddity/9048)
**Author:** [@csam](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/csam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/patronymic-name-origin-causes-name-format-display-option-oddity/9048 "2026-01-22T19:09:01Z")
Surname is not shown in the graph box and in the info box, when origin is set to ‘Patronymic’ or ‘Matronymic’. For other values af origin the surname is displayed fine. FTV v.0.1.170 in Gramps v.6.0.6 on MacOS Ventura --- ## [Get error message every time I open Gramps database](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/get-error-message-every-time-i-open-gramps-database/9029)
**Author:** [@david1](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/david1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/get-error-message-every-time-i-open-gramps-database/9029 "2026-01-12T10:30:37Z")
Every time I open my current Gramps database (Win 11,GrampsAIO64-6.0.6), I get this message, and I have to unlock the database and then run the Check and Repair Tool to use the database. Older databases created and used… --- ## [CSV template for Text Import](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/csv-template-for-text-import/5277)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/csv-template-for-text-import/5277 "2026-01-09T21:38:07Z")
This is a sample CSV that can be pasted into the Import Text addon gramplet. It demonstrates a FEW of the recent improvements to the Import and provides a template for people who would like to use a spreadsheet for mass… --- ## [Re-ordering data in Gramps (topic expansion outline for wiki)](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/re-ordering-data-in-gramps-topic-expansion-outline-for-wiki/5568)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/re-ordering-data-in-gramps-topic-expansion-outline-for-wiki/5568 "2025-12-31T16:51:15Z")
There are a lot of subtleties related to “Re-ordering” in Gramps. These are the items that came to mind quickly. What other implications should be covered ? This posting has been converted to a “Wiki”. It is open to ed… --- ## [Exporting Based on Filter Not Working](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/exporting-based-on-filter-not-working/8922)
**Author:** [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/exporting-based-on-filter-not-working/8922 "2025-12-11T16:46:58Z")
I have used for a long while on 5.2.4 a filter which starts with find Active person and then puts together a group of people based on that active person that I can export. Select the person in Person View and then goto E… --- ## [Child order in chart view](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/child-order-in-chart-view/8771)
**Author:** [@Bigfoot](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Bigfoot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/child-order-in-chart-view/8771 "2025-11-08T16:52:45Z")
The child order in the popup menu seems to be random. I don’t think it was like that in Gramps 5. Is this a bug? I found a similar topic here: Incorrect Ordering of Siblings in Relationship Graphs but that is for Gra… --- ## [Printable vertical family tree](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/printable-vertical-family-tree/8741)
**Author:** [@StephenG](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/StephenG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/printable-vertical-family-tree/8741 "2025-11-04T16:32:09Z")
I am new to Gramps, using version 6.0.5 on MacOS 15.7.2. I would like to create a vertical family tree as PDF. When I click on Create (in Rapports) I cannot find a way to select a vertical tree. Do I need a plugin or … --- ## [Change font size in app (not reports)](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/change-font-size-in-app-not-reports/8662)
**Author:** [@cissor](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/cissor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/change-font-size-in-app-not-reports/8662 "2025-10-18T05:49:13Z")
Hi, I can’t seem to find the setting to increase the font size in the app. I’m finding it’s a strain to use the default size for very long. thanks --- ## [\[Optionally\] Collapse the User Manual Main Index](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/optionally-collapse-the-user-manual-main-index/8556)
**Author:** [@csam](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/csam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/optionally-collapse-the-user-manual-main-index/8556 "2025-09-20T21:38:43Z")
The main index of the User Manual has grown so large, that when you scroll down you easily loose orientation. To make the index more clear, it would be fine if the index was collapsed on “chapter” level. Searching the … --- ## [\[macOS\] User in database lock is root](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/macos-user-in-database-lock-is-root/8525)
**Author:** [@csam](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/csam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/macos-user-in-database-lock-is-root/8525 "2025-09-09T15:04:26Z")
During translation of the user manual I ‘killed -9’ Gramps in order to make screenshots of the popup windows that appear, when a database is locked at start of Gramps. To my surprise the user name in the lock file is ‘r… --- ## [User manual translations page that is outdated about status](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/user-manual-translations-page-that-is-outdated-about-status/8232)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/user-manual-translations-page-that-is-outdated-about-status/8232 "2025-09-02T15:40:00Z")
The translations of the wiki’s status page (User manual translations) are varying degrees of outdated. Only the pages of 3 languages are current. Most are so different that starting fresh with the 6.0 English page would… --- ## [Sharing custom filters using FilterParams import/export](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/sharing-custom-filters-using-filterparams-import-export/997)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/sharing-custom-filters-using-filterparams-import-export/997 "2025-08-25T17:30:09Z")
This 2020 thread has been migrated from Ideas because @kku implemented a feature for sharing a custom filter in the FilterParams (an Isotammi collection addon tool) in July 2025. Recreating a Custom Filters from a multi… --- ## [Gramps 6.0 Wiki manual Stub eradication](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-6-0-wiki-manual-stub-eradication/2938)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-6-0-wiki-manual-stub-eradication/2938 "2025-07-17T19:25:57Z")
If anyone wants to help contribute in the Wiki, here’s a great target: The Gramps 6.0 User Manual has a LOT of 5.1 version (and a few 5.2) feature “Stub” markers that indicate sections that have been incomplete… many ha… --- ## [How to Save "Verify Data" in Verify Data Results Window](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/how-to-save-verify-data-in-verify-data-results-window/7876)
**Author:** [@RLC](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/RLC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/how-to-save-verify-data-in-verify-data-results-window/7876 "2025-06-24T15:03:42Z")
I would like to save as a CSV file or other file format the results of Verify The Data (under Tools). If not that, I would like to print the results. Can it be done. --- ## ["Lumpers" and "Splitters" in Gramps, 2 drafts from Perplexity.ai](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/lumpers-and-splitters-in-gramps-2-drafts-from-perplexity-ai/5837)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/lumpers-and-splitters-in-gramps-2-drafts-from-perplexity-ai/5837 "2025-06-12T21:53:19Z")
Draft 1: “Lumper” and “Splitter” are terms used in genealogy to describe two different approaches to citing sources: Lumpers take a broad approach to defining sources. They tend to group related documents or records int… --- ## ["Timeline Pedigree" addon web pages report](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/timeline-pedigree-addon-web-pages-report/6643)
**Author:** [@emyoulation](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/emyoulation)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/timeline-pedigree-addon-web-pages-report/6643 "2025-04-29T21:50:14Z")
Back in 2020, Manuela Kugel created a Web Pages report and quietly asked the Developer mail list to publish it through the Addon management system. That ‘publishing’ happened in PR#476 … but her addon was never added to… --- ## [Text report on an event type attached to individuals with a tag](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/text-report-on-an-event-type-attached-to-individuals-with-a-tag/7454)
**Author:** [@KDavenport](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/KDavenport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/text-report-on-an-event-type-attached-to-individuals-with-a-tag/7454 "2025-04-15T22:48:14Z")
I have marked all my ancestors who were immigrants with a tag “Immigrant”. I can run the tag report which just gives me a list of names, birth and death dates. Each of them has an event of type immigration and I’d simply… [Next page](https://gramps.discourse.group/c/gramps-users/user-manual/26.md?page=1)