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Chapter 4: Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2007.

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1 Chapter 4: Create, Edit, and Perform Calculations in Reports Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2007

2 2 Objectives Plan a report Use different report views Create and edit a report Identify report elements, sections, and controls Add grouping levels in Layout View Add Fields to a report Use the Report Wizard

3 What is a Report Reports provide many ways to organize, categorize, and summarize your data. Reports range in complexity from a simple list—such as a project status report or a weekly sales report—to a detailed product catalog. With reports you can also: –Prepare a customer invoice. –Produce a directory, such as an alphabetical list of employees with their contact information. –Present a data summary, such as sales grouped by region.

4 Reports Reports are often used to present a big-picture overview, highlighting main facts and trends. Grouping data and sorting data to make it more visibly meaningful are key benefits of reports. Reports let people take in the big picture at a glance. –For a sales report might group sales by region, by salesperson, and by quarter, showing subtotals as well as a grand total.

5 5 Reports Printed documents that display information from the database Allow the layout of data in a useful and attractive manner Employee Phone Book table generated as a report

6 6 Planning a Report Reports take careful planning in advance –Consider information to include –Decide overall look –Determine if any grouping levels will be needed –What kind of calculations will be needed –Determine how the report will be distributed

7 7 Identify Data Sources May be based on one or more tables or queries Determine the underlying data source or sources for your report

8 8 Report Tools – Report Tool Generates a basic report based on one table/query Shows all fields in the data source Report Tool Report generated using the Report Tool

9 9 Report Tools – Report Wizard Allows use of multiple tables and queries All fields in the table do not have to be used Capable of summarizing or detailing data

10 10 Report Views – Changing Views To change views, click the Views icon, select the View desired

11 11 Report Views – Print Preview Displays the report as it will appear when printed Print Preview Close Print Preview

12 12 Report Views – Design View Shows only the structure of the report Allows you to customize report elements

13 13 Report Views – Layout View Allows alteration of the report while viewing the data Spacing adjusts automatically

14 14 Create a Filter in a Report Select the criteria desired from the shortcut menu Clear the filter by choosing Clear filter from “Field Name” Filter Criteria Clear Filter

15 15 Format Report Elements - Property Sheet Accessed by right- clicking on the report or an individual element in a report Allows you to change all available properties of an element or report

16 16 Insert Graphical Elements Default graphical element on a basic report is a report binder logo This element can be changed by: –Selecting the Formatting tab, choose the Logo icon –Selecting an image from the Insert Picture dialog box Select Logo to insert a new graphical element

17 17 Divisions of a Report – Detail Section Data repeats once for each record in the source Detail Section

18 18 Divisions of a Report – Page and Report Headers Report headers: printed only once Page headers: print at the top of every page Report Header Page Header

19 19 Divisions of a Report – Group Headers and Footers Group Headers appear at the start of a new grouping Group Footers appear at the end of a grouping Group Footer Group Header

20 20 Divisions of a Report – Page and Report Footers Page footers: at the end of each page Report footers: at the end of the report Page Footer Report Footer

21 21 Working with Controls Controls allow you to position, display, format and calculate report data Controls are manipulated in Design View Two types of controls –Bound – tied to an underlying source –Unbound – not tied to an underlying source

22 22 Bound vs. Unbound Controls Unbound Controls: report titles or explanatory text added to the report Bound controls: calculations made from underlying table or query, records in the detail section Unbound Control Bound control

23 23 Calculated Controls Calculated controls: use an expression instead of a record value Expression usually consists of values in fields, tables or queries Calculated control referencing the Hours Worked field

24 24 Group and Sort Tool Allows summarization of data by displaying the Group/Sort/Total pane in the bottom of the report Group and Sort Tool Summary Information

25 25 Group, Sort, and Total Pane Filter icon in the Sort and Filter group Group, Sort and Totals Pane Allows selection of primary/secondary/group and sort fields Adds levels beyond primary groupings

26 26 Expanding Options in the Group, Sort, and Total Pane Select More to expand options More option Expanded criteria for group section

27 27 Add a Sort After selecting, choose the desired field from the field list Click to add a sort Choose the field to sort by

28 28 Removing Groups, Sorts, and Totals To remove groups, sorts or totals –Display the groups, sort and total pane and strike delete Click Yes if a warning box appears –Notification that all controls in group will be deleted

29 29 Using the Report Wizard The Report Wizard creates a report based on answers that you provide Allows application of predefined styles Click to use the Report Wizard

30 30 Using the Report Wizard – Choosing Fields Choose more tables and/or queries for your report Choose a field and click to add individual fields to the report Click to add all fields to the report

31 31 Using the Report Wizard – Grouping Levels Specify primary and secondary grouping Change grouping order of precedence Choose a field to group by

32 32 Using the Report Wizard – Sorting and Summarizing Allows you to specify sorting and summary options Choose one or more fields to sort by Choose the summary value desired Clicking the Summary Options buttons brings up the Summary Options dialog box

33 33 Using the Report Wizard - Layout Pick a layout Choose landscape or portrait Choose a layout

34 34 Using the Report Wizard – Choosing a Style Choose from several predetermined styles in this Report Wizard dialog box Choose a style

35 35 Using the Report Wizard – Naming your Report Enter a title for your report Choose whether to preview the report or proceed to modify the design Enter a title fro your report

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