This dialog allows you to set various options for a report template. You can specify the number of blank lines between each row between in your report, the number of rows in your report header, and sort the map properties.
This dialog opens when you select the Options 
command.
Skip lines between rows
Defines the number of blank lines between each row in your report. You can enter a value in the box or use the scroll buttons to select a value. The maximum value allowed is 1000.
Rows in report header
Specifies the number of rows in your report header.
The Options command is available for tabular and composite format report templates only. It is
not available for fixed format report templates because you are free to place captions
and properties in any configuration that you want. In fixed format report templates,
you are not constrained to have a header or rows at all.
'Map Properties' sort order
Allows you to sort the properties in the report the report template. These properties are available when you select Map Properties on the report template toolbar.
Ascending
Sorts the list of properties in the report template in ascending alphabetical order.
Descending
Sorts the list of properties in the report template in descending alphabetical order.
None
Leaves the properties in the original order in which they appear in the list.
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When sorted in ascending or descending order, the properties that have sub-properties appear first sorted alphabetically, followed by the properties that do not have sub-properties, sorted alphabetically.
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For a summary report, the list entry Report Item Group Total that appears at the lowest level is always at the bottom of the list, regardless of the sort order selected.
Prompt for alternative format
Select this check box to display a prompt for an alternative format when reporting on a property that has units of measure. When cleared, the property will display using the format specified in the Properties window.