How to edit an existing report format

Introduction

This section describes how to open an existing report format to edit the items that are included in the report.

How to open and edit a report format

The table below describes how to open and edit a report format.

Step

Action

1

  • Choose File:Report

or

  • Click the Report icon.

Result: The Generate Report dialog box opens.

2

Select a report format.

3

  • Click Edit.

Result: The Customize Report window opens in edit mode.

4

  • Double-click an item that you want to edit in the report.

Result: A Setup dialog box specific for the item opens.

5

  • Edit the item.

  • Repeat step 4 for all other items you want to edit.

How to apply the report format

Once you have finished editing the report items you can apply the format.

If you want to...

then...

to print the report

  • click the Print icon.

to preview the changed report layout

  • click the Preview button.

to save the format

  • choose File:Save As and enter a name for the report format.

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