Layout Properties

The options in the Layout group let you change the padding, margins, and height of workspace or script elements. You can also increase or decrease the number of rows or columns used by the selected element.

Layout Properties

Property	Description
Table Cell	Click this button to change the number of rows or columns used by the field or control on the design space.
Increase/Decrease Row Span	Select these options to increase or decrease the number of table rows used by the selected field or control. The number of rows used is increased or decreased by one each time this option is selected.
Increase/Decrease Column Span	Select these options to increase or decrease the number of table columns used by the selected field or control. The number of columns used is increased or decreased by one each time this option is selected.
Position	Click this button to select the position of the selected object on the table cell that contains it. You can also select options to stretch the object on the table cell.
Padding	Click this button to define the amount of space between the boundaries of the selected control and its contents on the left, top, right, and bottom. For example, you can specify that the text in a panel will begin 50 pixels below the top of the panel. The available options are None, Narrow, Medium, Wide, and Custom. Select Custom to define a specific number of pixels to use for the top, bottom, left, and right padding.
Margin	Click this button to define the amount of space between the selected control and other fields and controls on the left, top, right, and bottom. The available options are None, Narrow, Medium, Wide, and Custom. Select Custom to define a specific number of pixels to use for the top, bottom, left, and right margins.
Size	Click this button to specify the size of the selected control. For some controls, you can select Enable Auto Sizing to automatically adjust the control height and width to its natural size. If you disable auto sizing, you can enter the height and width (in pixels) of the field or control on the workspace. On some fields and controls, the MultiLine or Set Fixed Height properties on the Design tab Options group must be enabled before you can edit the Height property.