User`s guide
2.
When you are finished reviewing the report, return to the Design tab by clicking it.
2.3.2.9 Displaying field names
Field pictures (object frames containing character representations) have been discussed, but there may
be times when you want to see the field names in the Design tab.
2.3.2.9.1 To display field names
1.
On the File menu, click Options.
The Options dialog box appears with the Layout tab active.
2.
Select the Show Field Names check box and click OK.
Now in the Design tab you will see the actual field names instead of character representations (X,
$, #, and so on).
2.3.2.10 Combining database fields in a text object
Instead of adding the Contact First Name and Contact Last Name fields as separate objects, you can
insert both fields in a text object. This allows you to control the formatting of both fields by making
changes to only one object. When you insert fields in a text object, the fields are automatically trimmed
(they do not have any extra white space on either side). This is important because a field is a fixed size
but the data in the fields can vary in size, leaving various amounts of unwanted white space.
2.3.2.10.1 To combine fields in a text object
1.
Click Insert Text Object on the Insert Tools toolbar. As you move the cursor over the report,
an object frame appears next to it.
2.
Insert the field to the right of the fields in the Details section.
As you drag the field, the Design tab automatically scrolls to the right, if necessary. When you click
to place the object, a text object appears and the horizontal ruler of the Design tab changes to a
ruler/tab selector that is used for editing the text object. If you click an empty area of the report or a
field object, the standard Design tab ruler appears.
3.
Click once on the border of the text object to select it for resizing. Handles appear on all sides of
the object.
4.
Move the cursor over the right sizing handle of the text object and increase the width by about 1
inch. You may need to scroll to the right and continue resizing.
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