Columnar reports are the most common type used because information is arranged in useful columns and rows.
The report contains three regions:
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The page heading contains the report title that was assigned during the design process.
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The detail region contains the values of each field selected for inclusion in the report under their respective headings.
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The page footer of a columnar report will initially be empty, allowing you to supply any system- or user-defined values of your choosing.
To create a columnar report:
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Select File > New from the main menu.
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Select Columnar Report and click Next.
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Select an information category and click Next.
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In the Field Selection window, select the fields you want to include in the report. Click Next.
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In the Report Grouping window, define the basic sort order for the report. Click Next.
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In the Report Details window, name the report and indicate where the report is to be run.
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Select Finish. If you selected to view the report before running it, the Report Design window is displayed.