When to use CSS and JRTX in Jasper Reports?

[geethapriya1987]

Hi, Can someone help me understand when to use CSS for Jasper reports and when to use JRTX?

Which is more recommended and is it possible to convert a CSS file to JRTX format?

Is CSS strictly for browser mode of the reports, if not, will it be properly applied to report,when we export to PDF or excel format.

Also if you have any useful links for the same, kindly let me know. 

Thanks in advance

[hozawa]

CSS is used to style html pages. If you are going to export to html format or if you want to set style on JasperReports Server pages, use css.

If you are going to set styles for reports, use jrtx.