How do I lay out a page using newspaper-style columns?
By default, Connect prints reports in a single column, You can change the report to format the report in multiple columns, also known as newspaper-style columns, so you can print multiple columns across a page.
Newspaper-style columns
Note: This option will only work on reports when the report columns print on a single row. This option is not available, when the report prints multiple columns.
Changing to newspaper-style columns
1. Open a report.
Note: This option is only available on reports that use the new report base.
2. Select a report definition.
Definition
3. Set up the report options.
4. Click Columns.
This screenshot shows the Utility Management Billing and Usage Summary; however, the instructions apply to all reports.
Columns tab
5. Click Advanced Options.
Advanced Options
6. Use the Advanced Options box to enter the number of columns to create in each section and then click OK.
To print 1 column, enter 0 (zero). To print 2 columns, enter 1. To print 3 columns, enter 2. Remember, increasing the number of columns will decrease the column width.
Repeat the first x columns on each additional page
7. Click Print (CTRL+P).
The report prints the report using newspaper-style columns.
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