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Note:Â The information on this page applies only to Access desktop databases. Access web apps don't support reports.
Before you share your database with others, put the information in a format that’s easy to understand. View, format, and summarize the information in your database with reports.
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In the Navigation pane, select a record source. The record source of a report might be a table or a named query. It must contain all of the rows and columns of data that you want to include in the report.
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On the Create tab, select the report tool you want to use and, to create the report, follow any instructions.
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Report tool |
Description |
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Report |
Create a simple, tabular report containing all of the fields in the record source you selected in the Navigation pane. |
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Report Design |
Open a blank report in Design view, and then add the fields and controls you need. |
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Blank Report |
Open a blank report in Layout view, and then select fields to add from the Field List. |
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Report Wizard |
Follow the instructions to specify fields, grouping and sorting levels, and layout options. |
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Labels |
Select standard or custom label sizes, which fields you want to include in the report, and how you want them sorted. |
Add grouping, sorting, or totals to fields in the report
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In Design View, open the report.
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If the Group, Sort, and Total pane is not already open, on the Design tab, select Group & Sort.
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Select Add a group or Add a sort, and then select the field you want to group or sort.
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To set more options and to add totals, on a grouping or sorting line, select More.
