Beginning a Report in Design View

Now you'll use this query as the basis for a new report that you'll design from scratch:

1.
In the Database window, select qryAdministration and choose Insert-Report.
2.
With Design View chosen, click OK. The query field list should be in view; if not, choose View, Field List (or peek ahead to Figure 10.1 to locate the Field List button on the toolbar). If a property sheet is open, close it.
3.
Choose View, Page Header/Footer to get rid of these two sections.
4.
Choose File, Save. Save the report as rptAdministration.

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