Reports preferences include how to display units of measure on the grid and guide line characteristics.

To set general report preferences:

1. Select File, and then Preferences.
2. In the General tab, edit the following preferences:
   • Units—Select inches or centimeters to define how the units of measure are displayed on the grid as you design a report
   • Guide Lines—Define the following guide line characteristics:
     • Color—Guide line color
     • Style—Line or Dot
     • Guide Line Every—How often a guide line is displayed in relation to the units of measure. The default value is to display a guide line every 0.125 inches.
     • Snap to Guide Line—Whether reports objects automatically snap to a guide line when they are inserted
3. Click OK.