Crystal Report: Show Field only in Print-Preview

Dear Experts,
is it possible to show a field only in the print preview (when the report is generated) without printing this field?
Thanks for Help.
Jacqueline

No, it is not possible to display a report object on screen then suppress it when printing.
Fuskie
Who thinks you would have to use 2 reports or use a parameter that offers the option of formatting for view versus for print...

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