Font Properties

Use the Font tab in the Properties dialog box to control the way fonts display in different report sections You can apply default types of font, font sizes, and formatting styles for each report element. You can apply new fonts, styles, and sizes to report elements “on-the-fly” by using the options on the Formatting toolbar.

Table 111. Font Properties

PropertyDescription

Font

Sets the font type for the text item.

Style

Sets a variation of the font appearance (for example, regular, italic or bold).

Size

Sets a different point size for the font. Point sizes range from 8 to 72 to in the Font Size list. You can enter most any point size in the Font Size edit field.

Color

Applies a color to the text. If your output device does not support color, text appears black.

Effects

Underline—Draws a line under the text.

Overline—Draws one line over the text.

Double Overline—Draws a double line over the text. You cannot check both Overline and Double Overline.

Preview

Displays the text as it will appear when you apply the settings.