Chapter 6. Exploring Reports

The last chapter introduced you to forms and controls. This chapter deals with the various components of reports, such as controls and sections. You learn how to group and sort controls within sections. More specifically, you learn

  • the differences between spreadsheets and reports

  • how to create a report from scratch

  • how sections and controls work together

  • how to control controls on reports

  • how to set up spreadsheet-like calculations in reports

  • how to take charge of grouping and sorting

  • how to total within groups

  • how to design a relational report using a wizard

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