The Visual Studio Properties window is an important tool when you are designing an ActiveReports layout. Select any control, section, or the report itself to gain access to its properties in the Properties window.
Select a property to reveal a description in the bottom section of the window. Just above the description is a commands section that contains verbs, links to windows that give you access to further properties for the item. Only the chart control and the report itself have associated verbs.
If you cannot see the Description or Command section, right-click anywhere on the Properties window and ensure that both are selected, or try resizing the sections.
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For more information on some of the important properties for ActiveReports controls, see ActiveReports Toolbox Controls.

