can i widen the embedded table?

The FORM properties for the report Link field will set the width of the report. It tends to default to a small box with scroll bars both horizontally and vertically. i usually just blank those width and height settings out and it will then expand to fit the screen.

worked like a charm.  You are my new best friend! :)

Not sure that there is a width setting any longer. The only setting is height. As Mark suggested, removing the height setting allowed the report to default correctly to see all columns. Perfect ... Thanks for your help Mark Shnier.