easy question here..

[Programmer - wannaB]

I am working in a DB that has been around a while, and I would like to move
some fields on some reports, but each time I move a select group of fields
their associated labels move with them. HOW CAN I BREAK THE CONNECTION
BETWEEN TEST FIELDS AND THEIR LABELS, OR HOW CAN I MOVE FIELDS WITH OUT
MOVING ASSOCIATED LABELS FIELDS?

 

[BruceM]

The way I break the connection is to select the label, cut it, then paste
it. I don't know if there is a better way.

You can move a text box independently of its associated label by pointing at
the top left corner (at the largest square dot) so that the cursor turns
into a pointing finger, then dragging it to where you want.

 

[Programmer - wannaB]

Thanks Bruce, I am aware of those options, and changing a field type. I
should have been more specific in my initial question adding How to break the
association of multiple fields at the same time. This is only an issue here
because this report produces many allignment issues with dozens of fields
placed very close and they were never lined up neatly to start with. Some
what of a mess.
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[BruceM]

If you mean how do you break the association between multiple text box
controls and their associated labels, hold down the shift key as you select
the labels, then cut and paste once all are selected.
When you move controls with associated labels, the control and its label
(which is also a control) travel together. However, moving the controls by
using commands such as align left, distribute, etc. allows you to move
controls and their associated labels inedpendently of each other.

 

[Programmer - wannaB]

Thanks Bruce, the Shift Key, that's the answer...
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