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By
default, all subforms except the root subform are defined to position
content. The root subform always flows content according to the
Flow Direction setting of its associated content area. Because the
root subform flows content, all subforms nested under the root subform
can flow from one form page or content area into the next automatically
if required when data is merged.
In contrast, when a subform positions content, the area bounded
by the subform may expand to accommodate any amount of merged data,
but none of the objects in the subform can move from their anchor
points. Therefore, if a subform contains objects that merge with
variable sizes of data, you must verify that those objects do not
expand to the extent that they overrun the area occupied by another
object. Any objects that expand in response to data merging, such
as a text field, have the potential to be rendered on top of other
objects.
To avoid this design problem, you can make the subform flow content.
A subform that flows content places objects correctly during the
data-merging process so that none of its objects are rendered on
top of each other.
The default subform for the page positions content to support
the creation of interactive forms and forms that have a fixed layout.
If you are authoring a form that contains subforms that adjust to
accommodate data, you need to work with subforms that position content
as well as those that flow content. Different techniques are available
for working with subforms in this type of form design. The approach
you take depends on your experience with creating form designs whose
layout adjusts to accommodate data. For more information, see
Creating interactive forms that have a flowable layout
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To specify how a subform positions content
In the
Object palette, click the Subform tab and, in the Content list,
select one of these options:
To specify a flow direction for the objects in a subform that flows content
In the Object palette, click
the Subform tab and, in the Flow Direction list, select one of these
options (objects are always placed starting at the top of the subform):
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Top to Bottom
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Right to Left
Note:
The Flow Direction option is only available when Flowed is selected in the Content list.
To change a subform that positions content into a subform that flows content
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Select the subform in which you want content
to flow.
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In the Object palette, click the Subform tab and, in the
Content list, select Flowed.
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In the Flow Direction list, select one of these options (objects
are always placed starting at the top of the subform):
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Top to Bottom
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Western Text
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Right to Left
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