Reports and forms

To change the paper size for forms


 
  1. In the appropriate command center, click the Print/Email option for the form you want to use: (Finding forms)


    If you have marked the "Always Display Advanced Filters Before Sending Forms" preference, the Advanced Filters window opens. Go on to step 2.
    If you haven't marked the "Always Display Advanced Filters Before Sending Forms" preference, the Review Forms Before Delivery window opens:
  1. If more than one type is available for the form you selected, use the "Type" list to choose the type of form that you want to customize. (For example, you can choose from several kinds of invoices, labels and packing slips when you click Print/Email Invoices.)
  2. Click Advanced Filters on either the To be Printed or To be Emailed tab to open the Advanced Filters window for the form you selected.
    Warning!
    Forms that don't meet government requirements won't be accepted
  1. Select the layout of the form you want to change from the Selected Form list in the bottom third of the window, then click the Customize button to open the Customize window.


    If more than one type is available for the form you selected, verify that the "Type" list displays the type of form that you want to customize. (For example, you can choose from several kinds of invoices, labels and packing slips when you click Print/Email Invoices.)
  1. Click the Form Properties button in the toolbar to open the Forms Information window.


  2. In the Form Properties window, choose the type of paper for this form. For example, if your form is 8 x 8.5 inches, choose 8 x 8.5 in. from the Paper selection list. When you've made your changes, click OK.


  3. In the Customize window, click the Save Form As button. The Save As window appears; enter a name and a brief description for the new layout and click OK. (If you selected a custom form in step 1, click Save Form to save your changes without creating a new form layout.)


When you print your forms, be sure that the paper size in the Page Setup dialog box is correct for the document you're printing. Choose Page Setup from the File menu to display this dialog box.

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