How to Create Dynamic Reports MS Access

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to create dynamic reports in Microsoft Access using Query Design and parameter criteria. By adding a parameter prompt to a query, users can filter report results on demand without modifying the underlying database structure.

Steps

1. Open your Access database to get started.
2. Click the 'Create' tab in the top navigation ribbon.
3. Go to the 'Queries' section and select 'Query Design'.
4. Add the necessary table by dragging it into your query workspace.
5. Add your desired field to the query grid.
6. In the 'Criteria' row, enter a parameter prompt to allow user input when the query runs.
7. Click the 'Run' option to execute the query and preview results.
8. Enter the parameter value in the prompt dialog and click 'OK' to generate the filtered report.