How to Remove Extra Blank Pages When Exporting a Bold Reports Report to PDF
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Extra pages in a PDF export or printout can occur when the report body is wider than the printable page area. Correcting the layout keeps reports readable and avoids unintended blank pages or oversized paper when distributing or printing PDFs. Before changing the paper size, make sure the body and its horizontal margins fit within the page.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Check the Report Width and Margins
- Open the report in the report designer.
- Click the gray area outside the report body to open the report-level properties.
- Note the page width, report body width, and left and right margins.
- Ensure that: Report body width + left margin + right margin ≤ page width
If the total exceeds the page width, reduce the body width or horizontal margins until the report fits. Check that no report item extends beyond the body width.
Step 2: Review the Page Size
- After correcting the body width and margins, confirm that the selected page size matches the paper you intend to use. Do not enlarge the page simply to hide overflow if the report is intended for standard paper; doing so can produce a nonstandard output size when printing.
- If the report genuinely requires a nonstandard paper size, select Custom in the page-size settings and specify the required width and height. The exact property labels can vary by designer version.
Step 3: Verify the Export
- Save the report.
- Export it to PDF and check the page count and alignment.
- Print or preview the report using the intended paper size and verify that no unintended horizontal overflow creates extra pages.
