21.
Using the
methods we have outlined previously, move the OrderDate compound control
so that its left border is aligned with the 1/4-inch point on the horizontal
ruler.
This
should align the OrderDate compound control in the footer with the
compound control from which it was cloned in the OrderDate header. We
want to make one alteration, however; a modification to the existing text in
the label control to make it more meaningful in its context within the footer.
22.
Right-click
the OrderDate label control in the OrderDate footer.
23.
Select Properties
from the context menu that appears.
24.
Select the
Format tab of the Properties sheet, as necessary.
25.
Modify the Caption
field at the top of the Format tab to read as follows:
Totals for:
The Properties sheet - Format tab for the OrderDate
label control appears as depicted in Illustration 24.
Illustration 24: Properties
sheet - Format tab for the OrderDate Label Control
26.
Close the Properties
sheet.
27.
Move the
pointer to the bottom of the OrderDate footer section, placing it
between the OrderDate footer section and the CustomerID
footer section.
28.
Hold down the
left button on the mouse, as soon as the "double-arrow" image
appears.
29.
Drag the CustomerID
footer section border up, until a tight fit is achieved for the controls we
have included.
30.
Release the
button to fix the border in place.
The OrderDate
header and footer sections now appear in the report as shown in Illustration
25.
Illustration 25: OrderDate
Header and Footer Sections (Partial View) with Our Adjustments
Let's
perform another preview of our evolving report.
31.
Click the Print
Preview button.
32.
Type the
following into the AsOfDate box that appears:
16-Oct-1996
33.
Click OK
to apply the date.
The
report executes, returning data that appears similar to that partially shown in
Illustration 26.
Illustration 26: The
Report Preview - Partial Sections
Let's
take a look at the overall page layout from a somewhat "higher" level;
while it might make the specific data harder to see, the zoom option for
Preview is certainly useful in getting a feel for the overall page
layout.
34.
Pass the mouse
cursor over the report until a magnifying glass icon (with a " - "
sign inside it) appears.
35.
Click the
report once.
The
report appears in reduced magnification mode, actually "zooming out,"
affording us a general "page" view of overall layout of the report,
as shown in Illustration 27.
Illustration 27: The
Report Preview - Zoomed Layout View
Again,
we see that the report is developing according to our objectives.
36.
Click the Close
button to close the Preview window.
37.
Save your work
as desired, as a safety measure.
Next,
we will move into the CustomerID header and footer sections.
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