Border and Background Properties

Use the Border and Background tab in the Properties dialog box to customize the look of your reports by changing the color of a border or background.

Table 109. Border Properties

Property	Description
Default	Sets the default color, width, and style pattern for the border.
None	Sets a transparent color, width, and style for the border.
Custom	Lets you select your own color, width, and style pattern for the border.
Color	Sets the color of the border. To select a different color, click the color bar. A grid of colors appears where can select another color for the border.
Width	Sets the width (weight) of the border. To select a different width, click another point size from the pull-down list.
Style	Sets the style of the border, such as a solid, dotted or dashed line. To select a different style, click another style from the pull-down list
Shadow	Sets a drop-shadow to a line or shape so that objects appear as three-dimensional.
Preview	Displays the border or background as it will appear when you apply the settings.

Table 110. Background Properties

Property	Description
Default	Applies the default color for the background.
None	Sets a transparent color for the background.
Custom	Lets you select your own color for the background.
Color	Sets the color of rows. To select a different color, click the color bar. A grid of colors appears where you can select another color for the background.
Alternate with	Allows you to stagger the background color of rows. Used in conjunction with the (Alternate) Color and Every_row fields.
(Alternate) Color	Sets the color of the staggered rows. To select a different color, click the color bar. A grid of colors appears where you can select another color for the border.
Every __ Rows	Indicates on which rows to apply the alternate color.