Formatting Best Practices
When formatting a report, keep in mind the following points:
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Cell formatting has precedence over row and column formatting and grid formatting.
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Cell formatting allows you to make exceptions to row and column formatting and grid formatting.
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Row/column formatting has precedence over grid formatting.
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Row/column formatting allows you to make exceptions to grid formatting.
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The correct sequence in formatting a report is:
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Format the grid.
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Apply different formatting to rows and columns.
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Apply specific cell formatting.
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To copy formatting from a grid cell, row, or column:
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Select your source cell, row, or column.
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Right-click, and select Copy Formatting.
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Select your destination cell, row, or column.
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Right-click, and select Paste Formatting.