Configuring Breaks

The Breaks tab defines how group breaks operate in the default report layout (see Creating Group Breaks).

Table 5. Break Options 

OptionDescription

Insert column object in

Specifies where to insert a column defined as a group break. You can insert a column in the Group Header Only, in the Details only, or in both.

Place column label in Group Header

Places a column label in the Group Header section of the layout for each column.

For example, if you define a Name column as a group break and place it in the Group Header, you can identify the column in the report by inserting a heading titled “Name” to appear before the column.

Use column labels format

Applies the formatting options defined under Format Label Text on the Layout tab to the column label in the Group Header.

Use group header format

Applies the formatting options defined under Group Header Format to the column label in the Group Header.

Place objects flush left

Places objects flush left against the page.

Group Header Format

Click Format to specify formatting options for Group Header columns in the report layout. Formatting options include font, font size, text color, and background color.

Summary Column Format

Click Format to specify how to format summary columns in the report layout.

You create summary columns in the Fields tab. See Creating Summary Columns.