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How to create a report using VB.NET with Visual Studio 2015

I have a text file with data that I want to output to a report.  I was thinking of using ReportViewer, but I can't find it in my Visual Studio and I'm thinking ReportViewer is overkill for what I'm looking to do.  I plan on creating the columns by just placing them on the report and padding with spaces (see image below).  For example, I decided on 20 characters for the Expiration Date, so if the date is 10 characters in length, then I will insert 10 spaces after the date.

I have a comment field that comes after each entry so I think that will cancel out the use of a grid.  I thought about putting a multiline textbox on a form, but the report could run 3 or 4 pages long and I want to be able to print it.  What would be the easiest way to output my data to a report?
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You will get reportViewer in Reporting Services, Do you have it ? SSRS native mode?
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It appears that I do not have it (I did not install SQL components), which is okay because I feel like I should be using something other than ReportViewer.  I watched a tutorial on ReportViewer and it is far beyond what I'm looking to do.

I'm just looking to output simple data and be able to print it.  The only thing that complicates it is that the output will be multiple pages.
Great , I think you can use vb.net and grid ...for reporting..
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After waiting days for ideas on how to output my data, I finally had to find my own solution.