Adding a rectangle to report templates or layouts

You can use the Rectangle tool to add a rectangle, square, or horizontal line to a report template or layout. To create a horizontal line, Snap to Grid must be off. For more information about the Snap to Grid feature, see Turning on Snap to Grid in a report template or layout.

To add a rectangle, square, or line to a report template

1. Create or modify a report template.

The report appears in the Report Designer.

2. In the Toolbox, click the Rectangle tool.

3. Position the cross-hair pointer on the template where you want to place the rectangle or square.

4. Click and drag the mouse to define the width and height.

or

Define the width and height in the Properties Window. For more information, see Working with fields and objects in the Properties window.

To add a rectangle, square, or line to a layout

1. Open a layout in the Layout Designer window.

2. From the Toolbox, click Drawing, and then click Rectangle.

3. Position the cross-hair pointer on the layout or template where you want to place the rectangle or square.

4. Click and drag the mouse to define the width and height.

or

Define the width and height in the Properties Window. For more information, see Working with fields and objects in the Properties window.