PRB: Report Writer Error: "Width Must Be Between 1 and <X>"

 Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
Article ID: Q88762
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

In the FoxPro Report Writer, if you attempt to change the width of a field expression, the following error message is displayed 

   Width must be between 1 and <x>
where <x> is a numeric value.

CAUSE

This error is caused by one of the following:

  • The width of the field in the report causes a portion of the field to print past the right edge of the report.

    -or-

  • The field expression contains an undefined variable.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use the appropriate procedure below:

  • Position the field farther to the left or reduce the width of the field.

    -or-

  • Define the variable first, then use the variable in the report. To define the variable, choose Variable from the Report menu.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 2.50 2.50a errmsg err msg
KBCategory: kbprg kberrmsg kbprb
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Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
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