Change element layout in a report

Use methods shown in this procedure to select multiple elements in a report, reposition elements, resize elements, and align controls.

For information on how to work with tables, see Report controls.
  • To select multiple controls:
    • Hold down the Ctrl or Shift key and click to add controls to the selection.
    • Click on an empty area, and drag the pointer to create a selection frame.

      This method clears any previous selection.

  • To reposition an element in a report, do either of the following.
    • Click and drag an element to another position in the report.
    • Click to select an element, and then press an arrow keys to reposition it.
    Dragging
  • To resize an element in a report, do either of the following:
    • Click to select the element, and then drag one of the small boxes shown on its edges and corners.
    • Click to select the element, and then press Shift+Arrow or Ctrl+Shift+Arrow.
    Resizing
  • To align controls in a report, select multiple controls and use the alignment buttons on the Layout Toolbar.
    Align Tops