How to Create a Report in Microsoft Access

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Organize your data for printing by creating a Microsoft Access report. You can generate reports by using the AutoReport function, by using a Report wizard or by designing the report yourself. These instructions are for Access 97.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

AutoReport

Step1
Open the database window (F11) and click on the Report tab.
Step2
Click New. A dialog box appears.
Step3
Choose between Columnar and Tabular.
Step4
Select the table or query that you want to use for your report.
Step5
Click OK.

Report Wizard

Step1
Repeat the first two steps above.
Step2
Click the wizard that you want to use for your report.
Step3
Select the table or query that you want to use for your report.
Step4
Click OK.
Step5
Follow the instructions that the wizard provides.

Create Your Own Report

Step1
Repeat the first two steps above.
Step2
When the dialog box appears, click Design View.
Step3
Select the table or query that you intend to use.
Step4
Click OK.

Tips & Warnings

  • Reports generated with AutoReport contain all fields and records that occur in the table or query that was used.
  • You can change the look of your report in Design view.
  • You can edit, modify and add controls to your report from Design view.

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