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Tip
Figure 193: Selecting multiple controls
Move the cursor over one of the fields. It changes to a drag icon. Drag the
group of controls to where you want them.
When either changing size or moving a control, two properties of the Form
Design toolbar should be selected: Snap to Grid, and Guides when Moving.
Your controls will line up better, and an outline of what you are moving
moves as the cursor moves.
You should also have both rulers active (View > Ruler).
Step 1: Change the Date field.
1) Control+click the Date field to select it.
2) Move the cursor over the middle green handle on the right side. It should
change to a double-headed arrow.
3) Hold the left mouse button down as you drag the cursor to the right until the
length is 6 cm. The vertical dashed line is lined up with the 6. Release the
mouse button.
4) Click the Control icon in the Form Controls toolbar. The Properties: Date Field
window opens. Each line contains a property of the field.
Tip
Figure 194: Form Controls toolbar
• Scroll down to the Date format property. This is a dropdown list with
Standard (short) as the default setting. Click it to open the list. Select the
Standard (long) entry.
• Scroll down to the Dropdown property. Its default setting is No. It is also a
dropdown list. Click to open the list. Select Yes.
To see what the Date field will look like, click the Form Mode On/Off
icon (the second icon from the left in Figure 194). You can do this any
time you want to see the form with the changes you have made.
Step 2: Shorten the width of some fields.
All of the fields with a label containing the word payment are too wide. They need
shortening before the controls are moved.
1) Control+click the BPayment field.
Figure 195: Selecting a field
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