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Controlling Wrap

The report shown in the following sample was created by including all columns of the dataview in the Detail fill‑in, using the current defaults for any other attributes.

CUSTID  NAME                  ADDRESS                 CITY        STATE ZIP

OPEN$        YTDSALES     SLMNID

B‑0230  CHEMICAL MUTUAL       555 MAIN STREET         FORT WORTH  TX    761026102
      931.72     7,250.00       00‑725
B‑1450  UNION TRANSPORTATION  367 WEST SPRING STREET  GALVESTON   TX    775507550
    1,807.30       450.00       27‑745
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When the length of the data or the length of the headings exceeds the defined line length, the output wraps to the next line. The compiler issues a warning message indicating the wrap condition, but the program can still run. You can control the wrapping by:

• Changing the specification for the length of the line on the Parameter fill‑in (which might not resolve the wrapping).
• Eliminating columns from the report to include only those that fit on the line.
• Specifying the individual field format.