The AutoFormat Group on the Arrange tab of the Ribbon appears similar to the following image:
The AutoFormat group consists of the following options:
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Styles: Opens the Report Style Editor dialog box, where you can choose a built-in style or create and edit your own custom style.
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Apply Style: Applies style to the current selection.
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As Table Row: Formats the current selection as a table row.
Report Style Editor
You can access the Report Style Editor dialog box by clicking the Styles button of the AutoFormat group. The Report Style Editor dialog box appears similar to the following image:
It includes several elements including:
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Style Gallery List: The Style Gallery list displays all the currently available built-in and custom styles.
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Add Button: The Add button adds a custom style to the Style Gallery list. The style that is added will be based on the style that was selected in the Style Gallery list when the Add button was clicked.
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Remove Button: The Remove button removes a selected custom style. The button is only available when a custom style is selected in the Style Gallery list.
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Property Grid: The Property grid lets you change the properties and edit a custom style. The Property grid is only available and editable when a custom style is selected in the Style Gallery list.
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Preview Window: The Preview window displays a preview of the style selected in the Style Gallery list.
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Apply Button: Clicking the Apply button applies the style to your selection without closing the dialog box.
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OK Button: Clicking the OK button closes the dialog box, applies your changes, and sets the style you choose as the current selected style.
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Cancel Button: Clicking the Cancel button allows you to cancel any changes you've made to styles.