Add an Unbound Control

This letter will use a Label, an Unbound Control, to display the text that tells customers they have overdue movies. The Label will be added to the FullName Header.

 

Before You Begin: Edit the Header

Select the FullName Header.

Go to Property Sheet->All.

Height: 1.5"

 

9. Try it: Add an Unbound Control

Go to Report Design Tools ->Design->Controls.

Select a Control: Label.

Click on the FullName Header to create the Control.

Type: Our records indicate that the following movies are outstanding. Please return them as soon as possible.

 

Now, Do This: Edit the Properties

The Unbound Label is selected.

Go to Property Sheet->All.

Name: OverdueLetter.

Height: 0.4479"

Width" 4.5"

Top: 1".

Left: 0.25"

Font Size: 11

Report Design Tools ->Design->Controls->Label

Exam 77-885: Microsoft Access 2010

5. Designing Reports

5.2. Apply Report Design options: Add Bound and Unbound Controls