Adjust Reports Faster with In-Preview Editing

April 22, 2025
Directly modify report elements within the preview, enabling real-time visualization of formatting and layout adjustments and faster iteration.

Editing reports in preview mode enables direct modification of report elements like text, charts, and layout within the review window. This approach offers benefits such as faster iteration, improved accuracy, and enhanced efficiency by eliminating the need to switch between edit and preview modes. Teams can adjust chart labels for clarity or tweak a report's layout for better presentation, instantly seeing the impact of their changes and improving the report finalization process.

Several .NET WPF Reporting Controls offer support for editing in preview including:

  • DevExpress Reports enables direct manipulation of report elements within the preview, offering immediate visual feedback for faster, more accurate adjustments.
  • FastReport .NET by Fast Reports allows in-preview modification of report objects, streamlining the design process with real-time visualization of layout changes.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Wpf facilitates interactive editing of report content directly in the preview window, providing an intuitive WYSIWYG experience for report refinement.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET WPF Reporting Controls.

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