To copy elements on a form

If you are making multiple copies of elements on the same form, the Customize window for the form you want to customize should be open.

If you are copying elements from one form to another, you must start by displaying the form from which you are copying in the Customize window. [To customize a form (Setup menu) or To customize a form before printing]

Note:  You can't add data fields to forms where they don't belong

1. Click on the form element you want to copy.



2. Choose Copy from the Edit menu.

If you're copying elements from one form to another, click OK to close the Customize window for the form from which you're copying; then open the Customize window for the form to which you're adding the element. (Opening a form in the Customize window)

3. Click in a blank area in the form.



4. Choose Paste from the Edit menu. A copy of the element you selected will be placed in the layout. If you are copying a field from the same form, the new field will be positioned just below the original element.



5. Position the new element. (To change or move elements on a form)

To undo the last change you made, click the Undo button in the toolbar.

6. When your new layout is complete, click Save Form to save the layout under its existing name.
   -- or --
   Click Save Form As to save the new layout under a new name.

Click OK to return to the Customize window.

7. When you've finished making changes, click OK to close the Customize window.

Related topics

• To customize a form before printing
• To add data fields to a form
• To add design elements to a form
• To change or move elements on a form
• To remove elements from a form