Skip to content

Rectangle

A Rectangle draws a rectangular shape for backgrounds or borders.

Goal

Add a Rectangle element to the report and configure it.

Prerequisites

  • A report is open on the Design tab
  • The target band exists

Steps

  1. Open Shapes on the Design toolbar and choose Rectangle (or the matching Insert item).
  2. Draw the shape on the canvas.
  3. Set stroke, fill, and position in Properties.

[ Screenshot: Rectangle element properties ]

Result

The Rectangle appears on the canvas and in Preview according to its properties.

Tips

Tip

Use shapes sparingly — prefer theme styles for consistent branding.

See Also