The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Access version 2.0
SYMPTOMS
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.
When you specify a legal-size page (8.5 by 14 inches) for your form or
report, only one page is created when you print or preview the report.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, follow these steps to force the printer setup
for the form or report to a vertical layout:
- In Microsoft Access, choose Print Setup from the File menu.
- In the Print Setup dialog box, choose the More button. Note that
the Item Layout option buttons are dimmed.
- Change the Items Across setting to 2 and then press the TAB key. Note
that the Item Layout option buttons are no longer dimmed.
- Select the Vertical option button in the Item Layout group.
- Set the Items Across setting back to 1.
- Choose OK.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access version
2.0. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 7.0.
MORE INFORMATION
Steps to Reproduce Problem
- Open the sample database NWIND.MDB.
- Create a blank, new report based on the Customers table. Drag the
Company Name field from the field list to the report's detail section.
- Set the Height property for each of the following sections as
indicated:
Section Height
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page header 1.75 inches
detail 10.75 inches
page footer 0 inches
- From the File menu, choose Print Setup; then, follow these steps:
a. In the Paper group, select "Legal 8 1/2 x 14 in" in the Size box.
b. In the Orientation group, select the Portrait option button.
c. In the Margins group, set the Top setting to 0.25 inches.
d. In the Margins group, set the Bottom setting to 1.25 inches.
e. Choose OK.
- Preview the report. Note that only one page is created for the report.
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