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Defining default template attributes

To define default attributes for report objects in a template that applies to all report styles:

  1. In the Object Navigator, expand the Templates node, then the Paper Layout node, then the Section node, then the Body node, then the Default node.

  2. To change default properties for the overall layout and spacing for report styles, double-click the Template Default node icon (the properties icon) next to the Default node to display the Property Inspector.

  3. To change default properties for frames, field labels/headings, fields, summary labels, and summaries (totals), fully expand the Default node, then double-click the properties icons to display the Property Inspector.

Note: the Paper Layout view is synchronized with the Object Navigator; when you select a layout object, the associated node is highlighted in the Object Navigator. To select the parent frame for a layout object, click the object, then click the Select Parent Frame button in the toolbar to select the parent frame.

  1. In the Paper Layout view, select from the Report Style list to view the layout for individual report styles.

  2. To make further changes for the currently displayed report style, either return to the Object Navigator, or double-click an object to display the Property Inspector. Note that any changes you make for an individual report style will override the attributes defined under the Default node.

See also

About the Template Editor

About inheritance in templates

Creating a template

Formatting the report title in a template