The primary function of a text object is to hold text used to create titles, headings, label summaries, and so on.
However, text objects can hold database fields as well; this characteristic makes text objects ideal for creating custom form letters.
To insert a text object
- Right-click in the Crystal Reports ActiveX Designer, point to Insert, and click Text Object.
- Position the text object where you want it to appear in the report.
- Select the text object and drag its handles to resize it.
- Drag the text object to move it.
- Double-click inside the text object to select it for text editing.
- Avoid designing reports where the space between each object is very tight. Leave room for growth by expanding the width of the object by approximately 5 per cent. Or, if this is not possible, consider reducing the size of the font.
See Also
Inserting Database Fields into Text Objects | Formatting Data | Preventing Truncated Text