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Article Goal
Learn how to add and configure labels in Finished Reports, including static text, field expressions, formatting, and summary calculations.
Why Use Labels?
Labels are the core building blocks of Finished Reports. They are used to display:
Static text (titles, headings)
Field values (e.g., Customer Name)
Calculated expressions
Group and report-level summaries
Use Case: Almost every Finished Report will use labels to display information like dates, totals, and customer-specific details.
Steps to Add and Configure Labels
Step 1: Open and Run a View
Start by running your view so that data is available for the report.
Step 2: Open the Finished Reports Designer
Click on the Finished Reports Designer to begin editing.
Step 3: Add a Label
Click the Label icon from the toolbox.
Step 4: Place the Label
Drag and place the label into the desired band (e.g., Detail, Group Header, etc.).
Step 5: Open Label Tasks
Click the cog (⚙️) icon next to the label to open its task menu.
Step 6: Configure Label Settings
Configure the label to use the desired format (text, expression, summary groups, etc.).
Text
Set static text directly in the label.
Example:
Text: label1
Result: label1
Expression
Click the ellipsis next to Expression to create dynamic content using fields, math, or string concatenation.
Example:
Expression: 'Contact Name: ' + [ContactName]
Result: Contact Name: John Doe
Format String
Use this to format values like dates, numbers, or currency. Access this via the ellipsis next to Format String.
Example:
Raw Value: 3/11/2025
Format: 'MMMM d, yyyy'
Result: March 11, 2025
Summary
Set up group, report, or page-level summaries. This option becomes powerful when used with grouped data.
Example: Group Summary
Grouped by Employee ID
EmployeeID: 1
Orders: $30, $150, $35, $85
Result: $300
EmployeeID: 2
Orders: $34, $17, $28, $21
Result: $100
EmployeeID: 3
Orders: $100, $150, $200, $50
Result: $500
Example: Report Summary
Employee 1: $300
Employee 2: $100
Employee 3: $500
Result: $900
Step 7: Adjust Sizing and Behavior Options
You can check/uncheck the following options based on how you want your label to behave:
Auto Width – Automatically resizes based on text
Can Grow – Allows the label height to expand
Can Shrink – Allows the label height to decrease
Multiline – Supports line breaks in text
Word Wrap – Wraps text within label boundaries
Article Summary
Labels are essential components in Finished Reports, letting you display everything from static text to live expressions and summaries. By understanding how to use the Label Tasks menu and expression editor, you can create dynamic, formatted, and professional-looking report layouts.
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