Database Reference
In-Depth Information
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For reports, the Property Sheet pane works the same way as it does for forms. For
information, see “Formatting forms” in Chapter 3, “Create simple forms.”
You can adjust the layout and content of reports in either Layout view or Design view. For
simple adjustments, it is easier to work in Layout view so that you can view the layout with
live data, making the process more intuitive.
SEE ALSO
For information about creating and modifying reports in Design view, see
Chapter 9, “Create custom reports.”
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Automatic error checking identifies common errors in forms and reports and gives you
a chance to fix them. For example, Access informs you if a report is wider than the page it
will be printed on. Error checking is turned on by default. If you want to turn it off, display
the Backstage view, and click Options to open the Access Options dialog box. In the left
pane, click Object Designers, clear the error-checking check boxes at the bottom of the
page, and then click OK.
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In this exercise, you'll modify the layout of a report. You'll then apply a theme, change some
of the colors, and dress up the text by using character formatting. You will also apply a sim-
ple rule that formats values differently if they meet a specific criterion.
SET UP
You need the GardenCompany05 database you worked with in the preceding
exercise to complete this exercise. If necessary, open the database. Then follow the steps.
1
In the
Navigation
pane, in the
Reports
group, open the
Alphabetical List of
Products
report in
Print Preview
.
2
With the program window maximized, point to the previewed report page. Notice
that the pointer changes to a magnifying glass with a plus sign in it, indicating that
you can magnify the page
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You can also zoom in and out by dragging the Zoom slider at the right end of
the status bar. The current zoom level appears to the right of the slider.
