Specifications

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4 From the Tile Mode drop-down list, select the style you want to use.
Selections from the drop-down list allow you to display the picture in its
original size, stretch the picture in different directions, or tile multiple
copies of the picture in a variety of possible patterns.
Setting transparency properties for a report
You can change the transparency settings for colors and pictures.
❖ To set the transparency of a gradient in a report:
1 Position the mouse on an empty spot in the report, display the pop-up
menu, and select Properties.
2 On the Background page in the Properties view for the report, locate the
Gradient group.
3 Move the Gradient group Transparency slider until the gradient
(secondary) color is set to the desired transparency.
You can see the appearance in the Design view. The more transparent the
gradient color is, the more you will see the primary (background) color.
❖ To set the transparency of a background picture in a report:
1 Position the mouse on an empty spot in the report, display the pop-up
menu, and select Properties.
2 On the Background page in the Properties view for the report, locate the
Picture group.
3 Move the Picture group Transparency slider until the image is set to the
desired transparency.
You can see the appearance in the Design view.
Specifying properties of a grid report
In grid reports, you can specify:
• When grid lines are displayed
• How you can interact with the report at runtime