Changing a layout part

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Changing a layout part

You can also change an existing part's type, break field (if it's a subsummary part), and pagination options:

To change an existing part:

1.	In Layout mode, choose Layouts menu > Part Setup.

2.	In the Part Setup dialog box, select the part, then click Change.

3.	In the Part Definition dialog box, make your changes.

To change

Do this

From one type of part to another

Select a different part type. Changes you can make depend on the part's location and function.

The break field for a subsummary part

First choose the table that contains the field from the tables list above the list of fields. Then select the field name in the list of fields.

Page breaks, page numbering, and the alternate background fill

See Defining page breaks, numbering, and background fill.

Dimmed types are not available because either:

that part type already exists. (Only subsummary parts can exist more than once on a layout.)

the part you're changing is not in the right place on the layout (for example, a title header must be at the top of the layout)

Click OK.

Notes

To apply a color or pattern to a layout part, click the part label with the arrow pointer, then, in the status area, choose from the fill color palette, fill pattern palette, or both. (The color you specify for the body part also affects the background of the table in View as Table.)

To quickly change a layout part, double-click the part label on the layout to display the Part Definitions dialog box for that part.

Related topics

Adding a layout part

Deleting layout parts

Reordering layout parts

Resizing layout parts

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