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    October 20

    Try as you go - Document Formats

    Document Formatting

    Reports and Documents have a great deal of flexibility.  So take some time to play with the formats. 

    "My bid sheet text is wrapping peculiarly."  Well, perhaps it is.  Selecting 24 point type, 4.25" wide bid sheets, and 1" side margins does not leave much room for the very large text.  Reduce the type size and margins, or move to larger paper, and click Print again.  You should see better results immediately.

    Adjust the margins, fonts & layouts, and see what happens.  You get to be in control.  Format settings are SEPARATE from your data, so it cannot harm your data.  As you experiment, it will get easier to predict the results, but testing is almost always necessary for optimal results.

    Don't forget small details; when you print sample bidder invoices, you'll see the default tax disclaimer, and it will remind you to decide how you want to handle this. 

    Similarly for details such as sales tax rates.  (Yes, many nonprofits are obligated to collect sales tax for some or all auction items.)  DO take time to print examples of every document you'll produce as you learn the program; you'll be able to plan for the best results.

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