I created a report as part of a C# application using Reporting Services and I cant find some functionality I am used to seeing in other environments. I believe both MS Access a
Use the Rectangle element and copy and paste all the controls into it. On tke rectangle properties check the box for keeping contents together. Don't include a border if you don't want extra lines.
I had a number of items outside of the matrix element that I need for a footer. I only wanted them on the last page, so I couldn't use the standard footer section. By putting them in rectangle I avoid page breaks in the middle of the group.