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Deploying Crystal Reports
Crystal Reports Design Basics : Defining report appearance : Adding a template
 

Adding a template

Crystal Reports offers predefined report templates that can be used to apply a uniform style to the visual components of your report. The template defines a report's visual characteristics, such as font size and color, borders, and background colors or shading.
To add a template to your report:
1. Click .
The Template Expert dialog box appears:
2. Select a template from the Available Templates list and click OK. Crystal Reports applies the template to your report:
When you apply a template, elements of the report may not appear exactly as you would like. Working from the Design tab, you can make any needed modifications, such as moving fields or changing font sizes.