How to Create a Report in Microsoft Access

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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microsoft Access

AutoReport

1. Open the database window (F11) and click on the Report tab.

2. Click New. A dialog box appears.

3. Choose between Columnar and Tabular.

4. Select the table or query that you want to use for your report.

5. Click OK.

Create Your Own Report

6. Repeat the first two steps above.

7. When the dialog box appears, click Design View.

8. Select the table or query that you intend to use.

9. Click OK.

Report Wizard

10. Repeat the first two steps above.

11. Click the wizard that you want to use for your report.

12. Select the table or query that you want to use for your report.

13. Click OK.

14. Follow the instructions that the wizard provides.

Tips & Warnings

• You can change the look of your report in Design view.