The Page Structure View

When you add objects to a report, you usually work in the layout. An alternative view of the report is available.

To view the report in a different way, click the Page views icon The page views icon, and then click Page structure.

Figure 1. Example of the page structure view
an example of the page structure view

Use the page structure view

  • to view the entire contents of a report page in a tree structure

    Using a tree structure is useful for locating the objects in a page and troubleshooting problems with nested objects.

  • to quickly move objects from one area of a page to another

    If you have a complex layout, it may be difficult to select, cut, and paste objects in the layout view. Objects are easier to locate in the page structure view.

  • to modify object properties

    You can modify object properties in the layout or in the page structure view.

Tip: To switch back to the report layout, click the Page views icon The page views icon and then click Page design.