SSRS - How to build a simple multi-column report?

Question

I am new to SSRS, so forgive my newbieness. I am using Sql Server 2008 and I want to show 1 single field from a table in multiple columns in the report. Just like if I were to print labels. How can I achieve this?

Example:

Instead of printing:

Names Report

Andrea
Austin
Barbara
Bob
Bruno
Cathy
Chis
...

I want to print in columns (say 3 fixed columns):

Names Report

Andrea ---- Bruno ---- Darren
Austin ---- Cathy ---- Francis
Barbara ---- Chis ---- Gabriel
Bob ---- David ---- Gerald
....... ---- ....... ---- .......

Edit: If I run the report and click on "Print Layout" button, I can see multiple columns. Can I set this mode as default?

Answer 1

You really need to post more detail about what you are trying to achieve - but why not use a table element in the report designer.

Answer 2

Use the 'Report' menu in Visual Studio and select 'Report Properties'. You can set columns in the 'Layout' tab.

Try this msdn article for more details:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms159107.aspx