Synchronize Properties
The Synchronize Properties option lets you change the behavior of the color or gravity palettes.
If Synchronize Properties is checked and only one field is selected, the open palettes reflect current field settings (for example, the color palette indicates current background color for the selected field; the line attribute palette indicates the current line or outline settings, and so on).
If Synchronize Properties is unchecked, palettes are not refreshed when changing the selected field in the report document.
To change the behavior of the color or gravity palettes
Click Tools, Synchronize Properties to select or clear the option.