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Set your default formula language in Crystal Reports
Are you tired of setting the formula syntax you want to us every time you create a formula? By default, the formula editor will use the Crystal syntax option but you can change this to default to basic syntax by selecting File > Options and then clicking on the Formula Editor tab. You can then use the drop-down at the bottom of the page to select your default formula syntax.

Using Summary Information in Crystal Reports
When saving your report, don't forget to fill in the Summary Information with a title, description, etc. If you plan to use this report with Crystal Reports Server or BusinessObjects Enterprise, this information is displayed by default when you publish the report.

Inserting a User Name on Reports
Ever look at a printed report and wonder who ran it? One of the old tricks was to use a parameter for the user name when the report was run, but if you are using Crystal Reports Server or BusinessObjects Enterprise, there is a "Special Field" available in Crystal Reports called "Current CE User Name" that you can place on your report to tell you.

Copy Formatting Between Fields
Need a quick way to format multiple report objects? Format a single object as required, then click on the object and then select Format > Format Painter. Click on another object of the same type and the formatting options from the first field will be applied.

Tip: Conditional Formatting for Position
One of the new features of Crystal Reports XI is the ability to control report indenting conditionally format the "X" value in the size and position dialog. To work with this feature, right-click on a field, select Size and Position and then click the "X+2" button to add a conditional formatting formula.