Text Properties - General Tab

Access this tab using Reports>Forms Designer>OK button>Insert Text> Properties.

Use this tab to enter the text to be displayed on the layout. The Size and Position of a text box can also be determined. After all selections are made, click OK, and the system applies the text properties. These settings are saved with the layout.

Display Text: Enter the text to display on the layout.

Size and Position: The system displays the size and position for the text box on the layout, but its parameters can be changed if needed.

• Left, Top: Enter the number, in inches, for the system to place the text box from the left and top edge of the screen.
• Width, Height: Enter the width and height of the text box.

Use the ruler at the top of the screen to help assist in placing fields on the layout.