Monday, December 6, 2010

Crystal Reports: Using the Highlighting Expert

Have you ever used the Highlighting Expert in Crystal Reports? Chances are your response is no, and you are wondering what it is. The Highlighting Expert is a button on the Experts Toolbar. The button looks like this: .

The Highlighting Expert is also on the shortcut menu of the right-click. Once you choose this Expert, this dialog box opens:

Click on the New button in bottom left corner.On the right, choose the Operator for the criteria and the amount you want to highlight.Now you can change the color of the Font, the Background, and/or the Border.You can Add as many Highlights as you wish with various values, with the New button.You are able to see how it will look in the Sample area.You are able to change the Priority by selecting and using the little arrows to reorder.To remove a highlight, simply select on the left and click Remove.

Try it out, the Highlighting Expert is fast and easy to use!! It gives the “wow” to your report.

Happy Reporting!


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