Chapter 11. Creating and Formatting Reports

Creating and Formatting Reports

Reports are views of your data, as are forms, queries, and table datasheets, but they have a special purpose: They are designed to be printed.

A report can have more elaborate formatting and layouts than other objects you can print. You can create basic reports with default settings, or you can create custom layouts using the exact settings that work best for your situation.

  • Understanding Report Views

  • Create a Simple Report

  • AutoFormat a Report

  • Preview and Print a Report

  • Create a Report with the Report Wizard

  • Create a Report in Layout View

  • Set the Page Size and Orientation

  • Change the Report Layout Type

  • Set Page Margins ...

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