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Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

Last post 03-22-2010 09:28 AM by aruna akella. 6 replies.
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  • 03-18-2010 05:42 AM

    • jlewis
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    Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    I've had this problem before and I don't know why infopath 2007 is doing this.  When I create a form with tables and multi line text boxes, it looks fine in the preview and print preview.  When I submit the form through email, the form looks distorted in outlook 2007. 

    Here is a screenshot of the form in Infopath 2007 design view:

    Here is a screenshot of the same sections in an Outlook 2007 email: (Notice the misaligned text boxes).

     

    Can anyone tell me how to fix this alignment problem?  I've adjusted table cell margins, padding, and alignment settings with no luck.  If I print the email it looks fine and doesn't do this.  If I print the form from the preview it looks fine too.  I need it to look good in an email though.

    Thanks,
    Jeff

  • 03-18-2010 12:40 PM In reply to

    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    Hi Jeff,

    I am an InfoPath newbie and it would be nice to share and learn from others. Let me see how much I can help you.

    I am using Infopath 2007 and Outlook 2007.

    I tried the same thing as you mentioned above and my cell alignment looks fine in the outlook. Attached the form for your reference. Just download it and save it locally and try submitting this form to make sure the cell alignment looks fine in your outlook. (Note: change the email alias in the "EmailSubmit" data connection to a valid one)

    Can you send me your xsn? - so that I can see the table properties. thanks!

    Aruna Akella
    Qdabra® Software / InfoPathDev.com
    The InfoPath Experts – Streamline data gathering to turn process into knowledge.™
  • 03-18-2010 02:37 PM In reply to

    • jlewis
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    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    I tried your xsn and it worked fine in outlook.  Here is a link to my xsn:  http://bit.ly/aFz34K

    Please let me know what you find.  I'm pulling my hair out on this one.  Please note that you can click the top right button labeled "Insert Test Data" to automatically fill out the required fields.

    Thanks,
    Jeff

  • 03-18-2010 04:27 PM In reply to

    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    I modified your xsn - all I did was added some space b/w rows and it looks fine in outook. 

    Attached the modified xsn.

    Let me know how it goes for you.

    Thanks!

    Aruna Akella
    Qdabra® Software / InfoPathDev.com
    The InfoPath Experts – Streamline data gathering to turn process into knowledge.™
  • 03-18-2010 04:28 PM In reply to

    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    Here is the snapshot.


    Aruna Akella
    Qdabra® Software / InfoPathDev.com
    The InfoPath Experts – Streamline data gathering to turn process into knowledge.™
  • 03-22-2010 06:32 AM In reply to

    • jlewis
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    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    Thanks for your help.  I messed around with the row spacing on mine and got it working like you suggested.  I wish Infopath was not this picky and that it could detect these problems on it's own.  Thanks again.


    Jeff

  • 03-22-2010 09:28 AM In reply to

    Re: Multi Line Text Box in Table Displays Wrong in Emails

    Glad it worked! :)

     

     

    Aruna Akella
    Qdabra® Software / InfoPathDev.com
    The InfoPath Experts – Streamline data gathering to turn process into knowledge.™
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