Microsoft KB Archive/65052

Slide to Left Option Leaves Space with Hidden Field Names

PSS ID Number: Q65052 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

2.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

Pages 185-186 (“Removing Spaces when Printing Forms”) of the “Microsoft Works Reference” version 2.00 manual incorrectly state that blank spaces can be deleted by hiding selected fields, then selecting “Slide To Left” in the Format Style option (the manual also shows an example).

However, when the form is printed or shown under Print Preview, gaps will appear between the fields because Works creates spaces for the hidden field names in the form. Thus, it appears that the slide to left function is not properly removing blank spaces in fields.

= MORE INFORMATION =

To work around this problem, hide the field names by selecting Show Field Names from the Format menu. Then, to move the field contents closer together, do the following:


 * 1) Select the field or label to slide to left.
 * 2) From the Format menu, choose Style. Select the Slide To Left check box. Choose OK (only the field records will appear on the screen).
 * 3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each field or label you want to slide to left.
 * 4) Place the highlight (cursor) in the second field (to the right) and select Move from the Edit menu. Move the field closer to the first field (closing the gap).
 * 5) Repeat step 4 for all other fields that are required to be side by side.

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