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Selection width is greater than page width
Hi:
I have created a database, and created a form for easier viewing, however, when I try to print a record (selected record), I keep getting a message saying that the selection is greater than the page width", and I get a blank second page.
I have been very careful to set up my page width and collumns in a way that everything will fit on one page. I have viewed it in desgn view and layout view.
I cannot find anything that is outside of the margins . In fact, I have tried to ensure that everything is well inside the margins, by a good 1/4" all around.
It may be something to do with the background. When I set backround colour to red, I can see that that is all that is appearing on the second page. I have tried setting it to white. But I cannot seem to remove the background.
How can I find the fields or items that are causeing this error?
Thanks
One other thing I'd try would be to check carefully along the right side of the form for a control that is small and/or hidden. Also, horizontal lines that extend that far out to the right.
This definitely falls into that category of obscure issues that call for non-traditional thinking.
- I'd definitely get rid of the red background in order to make the text easier to read.
Try reducing the left/right margins to the minimum allowed. You can also try changing the paper size,...at least temporarily
