Export report AND keep formatting 1

[nickjar2]

is there a way to export a report to Word, and keep the formatting. I have text boxes which have BOLD borders, but these r lost once in Word. Hope this is ok. If not, just let me know.

Nick (Everton Rool OK!)

 

[WildHare]

In a word, no. Any exporting to any thing other than a PDF type file (Adobe Acrobat) or a "snapshot viewer" loses formatting (Word, RTF, HTML, etc.) It seems stupid, but a 'rectangle' in Access is a different beast than a 'rectangle' in Word. Has to do with graphic primitives, I think.

You'd think that Bill 'n' The Boys would fix this so people wouldn't have to buy Acrobat.....



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[nickjar2]

You'd think that Bill 'n' The Boys would fix this so people wouldn't have to buy Acrobat.....

LOL! I never thought of it like that.

I printed to Acrobat and all is well.

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this is ok. If not, just let me know.

Nick (Everton Rool OK!)

 

[evalesthy]

It is worth noting however that the Snapshot Viewer mentioned by WildHare does maintain report formatting (lines, boxes, etc.). It is available as a free download from Microsoft if you don't have it. Go to

http://www.microsoft.com/accessdve/articles/snapshot.htm

for a very good explanation.

 

[WildHare]

Exactly - sorry, I should have expanded on that option in my post. Make sure you get the most recent version of the viewer, as well. I had some problems with it blowing up on NT 4.0

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