You can specify whether a report uses a built-in RDLC or Word report layout as the default layout.
To specify the default report layout
- In the development environment, on the Tools menu, choose Object Designer. 
- In Object Designer, choose Report, select the report that you want to modify, and then choose Design. 
- In Report Dataset Designer, select a blank row, and then on the View menu, choose Properties. 
- In the Report - Properties window, set the DefaultLayout property to RDLC or Word. 
- Save and compile the report. 





