About reports

You can create different types of reports quickly by using wizards. Use the Label Wizard to create mailing labels, the Chart Wizard to create charts, or the Report Wizard to create a standard report. The wizard asks you questions and creates a report based on your answers. You can then customize the report the way you want it in Design view.

You can customize a report in the following ways:

Record source Change the tables and queries that a report is based on.

Sorting and grouping data You can sort data in ascending or descending order. You can also group records on one or more fields, and display subtotals and grand totals on a report.

Report window You can add or remove Maximize and Minimize buttons, change the title bar text, and other Report window elements.

Sections You can add, remove, hide, or resize the header, footer, and details sections of a report. You can also set section properties to control the appearance and printing of a report.

Controls You can move, resize, or set the font properties of a control. You can also add controls to display calculated values, totals, current date and time, and other useful information on a report.