Adjusting spacing with blank symbols
To make the data in a template, or DataView easier to read, you may want to separate certain symbols by inserting a blank row or column between them.
The following illustration shows a blank row to separate the total symbol from its child symbols.
The blank row above the Total row makes the data easier to read.
This section contains information on these main topics:
Creating a spacing row or column
To make data easier to read, you may want to separate certain symbols by inserting a blank row or column between them.
| Role | Can perform this task? |
|---|---|
| Report Publisher | yes |
| Report Author | yes |
| Report User | no |
To add a blank row or column to a view, follow these steps.
- Click on a symbol next to which you want to create a blank symbol.
- Right-click the symbol name. A pop-up menu appears.
- Choose Insert Blank Symbol. The Create Blank Symbol dialog appears.
- Complete these fields:
Field Description Before To insert the blank symbol before the symbol you selected in step 1, select this field. After To insert the blank symbol after the symbol you selected in step 1, select this field. - Click OK. The view window appears, with the blank row or column.
Removing a spacing row or column from a view
To make data easier to read, a blank row or column may appear. If you do not need the blank row or column, you may be able to delete it.
| Role | Can perform this task? |
|---|---|
| Report Publisher | yes |
| Report Author | yes |
| Report User | no |
To delete a blank row or column, follow these steps.
- Right-click the symbol. A pop-up menu appears.
- Choose Remove Blank Symbol. The view window appears, with the blank row or column removed.