Maximum of 3 digits (1-255). Enter the width of the column. The column width is measured by the number of characters. The default column width is the width of the Tabs3 data field. You can accept the default column width or widen or narrow it as desired.

After specifying the Column Width, the overall total width for the report will be shown at the bottom right-hand corner of the window. The text "(Overflow)" will be shown next to the overall total width if the column width specified causes the overall total width to exceed a fixed report width. However, you will be permitted to add the column.

Note: The Column Width field is available only when the Print on Report check box is selected.

Note: You may want to increase the default column size of "11" for numeric columns if you are working with large dollar amounts and are including commas on the report.

Note: Alphanumeric fields are always left justified; numeric and decimal fields are typically right justified.

Note: When the contents of a numeric column exactly fit or exceed the column width, a carriage return is generated causing the remaining line of output to be printed on the next line. To avoid this situation, increase the column width.

Notes Fields

If the column you are defining is a Client Notes (#40), Billing Notes and Instructions (#45), Beginning Statement Notes (#46) or Ending Statement Notes (#47) field, the Print on Report field behaves differently. When including notes on a report, the notes text begins printing on the line below the client record. The Column Width field allows you to specify the width of the notes. Notes will be reformatted to the specified width. When including notes on a report, you will also be allowed to specify a Left Indent for the notes. Column headings cannot be defined for the notes column, however the note field label can optionally be included. Notes cannot be used in sorts or selection criteria. However, if you clear the Print on Report check box when defining a notes column, only clients with notes will be eligible for selection.

Note: Client Notes, Billing Notes and Instructions, Beginning Statement Note, or Ending Statement Notes are not exported unless the Report Format is specified when printing the report.

See also:   Spacer Columns