Problem Setting Up Text Boxes

I've just set up my first form which was straighforward but I can't seem to find a way of setting up two separate text boxes and titles on the same line? Ie City and PostCode.
Thanks

Hi;
There are a few ways to get fields side by side:
1) You can drag/drop a field from one row into another row adjacent the existing field/s
2) Select a field you want to add another adjacent to, a "+" sign is shown to the right of the field:
This will bring up a vertical form field toolbar that will add a field next to the existing field:
3) If you right click on a field the context menu has "Insert item beside" which will also bring up the vertical toolbar that adds an item beside the existing.
Thanks,
Josh
PS - if you are not seeing the option to add adjacent fields and you are using the FormsCentral Desktop application included with Acrobat Pro XI make sure that the application is up to date by going to Help - Check for Updates, or by signing into the application.

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Post Author: sonjeeva
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
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Post Author: kcheeb
CA Forum: Crystal Reports
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