Tabular format of a Report

[jaykio77]

Hi forum.



I need to generate a report that show data in a table. well the report is being generated perfectly but the requirement is that the records should show in a grid. i hacked by using small vertical lines in the detail section which give a tabular feeling to the report but...the lines arent aligned and give a very shabby look to report.

help is requested and appreciated in advance.

[June7]

You want it to look like cells in a spreadsheet (I have heard that studies have shown that a grid format makes harder for readers to assimilate/comprehend/retain what they are reading) or just want vertical line? Why don't the lines align? I have done this with success.

Check out these articles
http://www.blueclaw-db.com/alternate_line_shade.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_6151652_crea...s-reports.html
I tried the steps outlined in second article but could not find the border options
You can control line length programatically, I have done this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/208429