best source to learn how to master reports

Problem is that I no longer have Access loaded on any home computers and can
only use my Access at work. If/when there is down time I am going to MS
how-to help and doing little lessons. That's not adequate to teach me what I
need to know.

For one, I've learned enough to know this database I use is not set up as a
proper database, where all info is on one table, etc. Doesn't matter. It is
what it is and it works for what they/we use it for. HOWEVER, I really need
to learn this stuff...reports, queries, calculations in my reports and
queries.
Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks : )

There are quite a number of good resources on the web. You might want to
check out Crystal's tutorials http://www.accessmvp.com/strive4peace/.

This news group (and others) where you can ask questions and get expert help
might be your most valuable resource.

It sounds like you have already discovered the secret to good reports is
proper structure and understanding of your data tables.

--
Duane Hookom
Microsoft Access MVP


"Renauda" wrote:

Problem is that I no longer have Access loaded on any home computers and can
only use my Access at work. If/when there is down time I am going to MS
how-to help and doing little lessons. That's not adequate to teach me what I
need to know.

For one, I've learned enough to know this database I use is not set up as a
proper database, where all info is on one table, etc. Doesn't matter. It is
what it is and it works for what they/we use it for. HOWEVER, I really need
to learn this stuff...reports, queries, calculations in my reports and
queries.
Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks : )

"Renauda" wrote

Problem is that I no longer have Access loaded on any
home computers and can only use my Access at work.
If/when there is down time I am going to MS how-to help
and doing little lessons. That's not adequate to teach me
what I need to know.

It's not always possible to work at home on "work problems" if they are
dependent on a work environment (network, other installed software, etc.),
but it is certainly difficult to learn the basics at work "when, as, and if
workload permits". If your employer will allow you to set aside time, and
provide resources, for you to learn (and stay abreast of the subject), that
could work.

But, with nothing more than Access itself installed, you should be able to
learn about reporting. Just the Access product alone is not exorbitantly
expensive. That would be, especially the case, if the version of Access is
not the current one, and you buy a new copy of an older version on eBay or
other auction sites, or other software sites that sell "obsolescent"
versions. I used to advise that you might find it at a local computer swap
meets, but those are not nearly as common as they once were.

Just for your information, I don't know of any published books that deal
just with reports and reporting. The sources Duane lists are good ones, and
Duane himself has some of the most useful examples in particular areas.

Best of luck with your self-education.

Larry Linson
Microsoft Office Access MVP