U.M. (Windows)

Previewing and printing information 6-5
Removing spaces at the end of fields and parts
FileMaker Pro can move information vertically or horizontally to close
gaps at the end of fields and parts when you print. This movement is
called sliding. For example, you can create a letter layout so the comma
in the greeting prints right after the last name, even though some names
are longer than others.
When objects slide:
1 fields shrink to eliminate empty space within the field boundaries.
Sliding does not remove empty space between fields.
1 objects (including fields) slide left or up corresponding to the amount
of space the fields to the left or above the objects shrink.
You can set parts to shrink when the fields in them slide up. When parts
shrink, FileMaker Pro can print more records on a page.
In Layout mode, choose Sliding Objects from the Show menu to see which
objects slide and in which directions. The following layout illustrates
how fields are set to slide for the previous figure.
Printing without sliding objects
Slide objects left to
remove space at the
right edge of fields
Slide objects up to
keep extra space
from printing
Slide parts up to get
different sized
bodies for different
amounts of data
Printing with sliding objects
Slide objects and
parts up to fit more
records on a page