# Setting Properties in Spread Designer

Use Spread.NET to develop front-ends to database applications. It gives access to multiple sheets using many types of cells and predefined sheet styles.

## Content

There are several ways to set the properties of the spreadsheet component or of any of its objects, using the Spread Designer. Most involve first selecting an item.
For a list of what can be selected, refer to [Selecting an Item in the Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-selectobj).
In general, with the item selected, these are the ways you can set properties for that selected item.

* Use the **Properties** window and select or type in the setting for the property
* Use the menus to select either **Sheets**, **Rows**, or **Columns** and open a dialog or editor to set properties for that item
* Right-click, and use the context (pop-up) menu to set some of the properties, typically by selecting a choice that opens a dialog or editor

For more information on specific items that can be selected and how to set properties for those items, refer to these:

* For an entire sheet of cells, refer to [Setting Sheet Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-setprops-sheet).
* For a column of cells, refer to [Setting Column Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-setprops-col).
* For a row of cells, refer to [Setting Row Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-setprops-row).
* For a cell or range of cells, refer to [Setting Cell Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-setcelltype).
* For a table, refer to [Setting Table Properties in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setprop/spwin-spd-settable).

For more information on using the dialogs and editors, refer to [Spread Designer Dialogs](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-dialogs) and [Spread Designer Editors](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-editors).
The properties window corresponds to the properties of a cell or sheet or component. It does not apply to shapes, which are on a separate layer. To change properties of a shape, right-click on a shape and select **Properties** or use the **Drawing Tools** menu. For more information on shapes, refer to [Designing Shapes](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes).
For more tasks in Spread Designer, return to [Designing in the Data Area](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design).

## See Also

[Selecting an Item in the Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-selectobj)
[Entering a Formula in Spread Designer](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-setformula)
[Adding and Customizing Sheets](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-design/spwin-spd-moresheets)