ActiveReports 12
Concepts
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Learn about concepts that help you to understand how best to use ActiveReports.

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ActiveReports Designer
Learn what each of the tools and UI items on the report designer can help you to accomplish.
Report Types
Learn which type of ActiveReport best suits your needs.
Page Report/RDL Report Concepts  
Learn basic concepts that apply to Page reports and RDL reports.
Section Report Concepts  
Learn basic concepts that apply to Section reports.
Exporting
Learn about rendering extensions and exports, and which formats are available with Page and Section reports.
Visual Query Designer
Learn about Visual Query Designer features and it's SQL capabilities.
Server Reports
Learn how to open and save reports in the ActiveReports designer from the from ActiveReports Server.
Interactive Features 
Learn about various interactive features that affect your report output.
Report Parts 
Learn about reports and how to use them in different reports.
Shared Subreport 
Learn about the concept of shared subreport and how to use them in ActiveReports.
Text Justification 
Learn how to use the TextJustify property.
Multiline in Report Controls
Learn how to enter multiline text in a report.
Line Spacing and Character Spacing
Learn how to control line spacing and character spacing in TextBox and Label report controls.
Designer Control (Pro Edition)
Learn how you can provide a Windows Forms report designer for your end users.
Shrink Text to Fit in a Control
Learn how to shrink text to fit in a TextBox control.
Condense Characters to Fit in a Control
Learn how to condense characters to fit in a TextBox control.
Standalone Designer and Viewers
Learn about the stand-alone designer and Viewer applications that help you create, edit and view a report quickly.
Localization 
Learn about the ActiveReports localization model.
Section 508 Compliance 
Learn about Section 508 compliance.
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