Access 2003 running very slowly in Report design view, help!

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In every newsreader I have ever seen, there's this large white space below
the Subject line, and that's where your question should go... some
newsreaders do truncate Subject lines that are "too long" so some may not
even know what you are asking. <SIGH>

The only time I have had a similar problem was back in Access 2.0. I was
trying to prototype a documentation system, which was to have reports that
"re-created Government documents", so I imbedded a scanned copy of the
document and then tried to add the text boxes to fill it in.

I had put the text boxes on before imbedding the image, so there was nothing
to do but to put up with it.

But, I digress. First, let me say there is no registry entry "Force Access
Reporting to run slowly in design view", so it is not a "general problem".
Second, let me say that it is not possible for us to even make a wild guess
about a problem unless we have some details of what data you have, how its
laid out, what RecordSource query you're using, what you are displaying in
which controls, etc. Third, if you'll provide that detail, I'd wager
_someone_ here will have a suggestion..

Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
 
Second, let me say that it is not possible for us to even make a wild

:~) Yes it is!

First check that the 'Name Auto Correct' option is turned off, (and
compact the database afterwards). If it is not that, then...
 
David
Thank you. That is a start. I have done more searching for other posts and
find the delay I'm experiencing trying to move, reformat, and change objects
when designing reports in Access 2003 is a common problem. I have started
with with your suggestion, it didn't make a difference. I've changed the
default printer to my printer, still no difference

Other suggestions would be appreciated.
 
:~) George, I came in only after Larry because I couldn't
be bothered writing the full text of the message which he
very generously has done.

But what he said is still true: we can't help you if you
don't describe the problem.

(david)
 
David

My original post came from a box on microsoft with only one line on it and a
submit button.

My problem is trying to move, copy, format etc in Reports design view. I
select a control and there is a delay of seconds to do anything.

We have only recently moved to Office 2003 from XP. Most of my "tables" are
really links to excel. I finally moved my design database to my computer,
imported all the tables, and set the subdatasheet name to none on all the
tables. Now with 'Name Auto Correct' off, my local printer as my default, and
everything on my computer and in the database I can design the reports.

Next time I'll know where to go to look for answers first and then post a
question if I can't find a answer.

Thanks again for your help.
 
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