Create a blank report and select a record source

1. In the Database window, click Reports under Objects.
   
   
2. Click the New button on the Database window toolbar.
   
   
3. In the New Report dialog box, click Design View.
   
   
4. Click the name of the table or query that contains the data you want to base your report on. (If you want an unbound report, don't select anything from this list.)

   Tip   If you want to create a report that uses data from more than one table, base your report on a query.

5. Click OK.

   Microsoft Access displays the report in Design view. For information on what you can do in Design view, click .