Format Lines and Shapes

Lines/Rectangles

Double click a line or the edge of a rectangle to display the Rectangle / Line window.

1. Select the appropriate option in the Object position frame.
   • Float: Object moves downward on the page when the items preceding it move downward.
   • Fix relative to top of band: Object maintains its position relative to the top of the band that contains it.
   • Fix relative to bottom of band: Object maintains its position relative to the bottom of the band that contains it.
2. Select the appropriate option in the Stretch downwards frame.
   • No stretch
   • Stretch relative to tallest object in group
   • Stretch relative to height of band
3. Enter any comments in the Comment frame. Comments are for reference only and will not display in the output.
4. To determine when this line/rectangle should print, click the Print When button.
5. When you have finished modifying the line/rectangle's format, click OK.

Rounded Rectangles

Double click the edge of a rounded rectangle to display the Round Rectangle window.

1. Select the image in the Style frame that illustrates how rounded you would like the rectangle to be.
2. Select the appropriate option in the Object position frame.
   • Float: Object moves downward on the page when the items preceding it move downward.
   • Fix relative to top of band: Object maintains its position relative to the top of the band that contains it.
   • Fix relative to bottom of band: Object maintains its position relative to the bottom of the band that contains it.
3. Select the appropriate option in the Stretch downwards frame.
   • No stretch
   • Stretch relative to tallest object in group
   • Stretch relative to height of band
4. Enter any comments in the Comment frame.
5. To determine when this rectangle should print, click the Print When button.
6. When you have finished modifying the rectangle's format, click OK.