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  • Enter static text by typing directly into the Design tab which is the default tab when the Report Update page is opened
    Tip

    Do not paste formatted content as you may get unexpected results whe the HTML is generated.  Either type or past unformatted text (e.g., from Notepad) and use the formatting buttons for best results

  • Format the text by using the formatting toolbar buttons on the Design tab
  • Alternately the HTML can be accessed and edited through the HTML tab
    Info

    HTML knowledge is not required to build a report, but the HTML is available as an option

  •  When more than one column is needed, it is best for formatting to create a table
    • Click on the drop down arrow to the right of the table icon to select your table size
    • Insert, delete or merge cells of a table by right clicking in the applicable cell of the table and selecting the desired action
    • When working with a table there are additional formatting options available at the bottom of the layout section
    • When you click in a cell of a table, the formatting options at the bottom will apply to that cell only
    • To apply formatting to a row, click a cell in that row then click on TR in the gray section towards the bottom of the layout
    • To apply formatting to the table, click a cell in the table then click on TABLE in the gray section towards the bottom of the layout. 
      Info

      When a table is created a blank space is placed into each cell.  When that extra space is used with a variable it can affect the layout (for example, the variable may be slightly higher or lower then the other text in that row.  If that happens delete the extra space.


Note

 To apply formatting to static text use the formatting buttons.  To apply formatting to variables use the Layout tab of the Variable Update window.