Creating new field in report wizard

The Report Wizard!

To create a new field in the Report Wizard, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Report Wizard

• In Microsoft Access, go to the "Create" tab in the ribbon and click on "Report Wizard" in the "Reports" group.
• Alternatively, you can also open the Report Wizard by right-clicking on a table or query in the Navigation Pane and selecting "Report Wizard" from the context menu.

Step 2: Choose the data source

• In the Report Wizard, select the data source for your report. This can be a table, query, or even a SQL statement.
• Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 3: Choose the fields to include

• In the "Fields" step, select the fields you want to include in your report. You can choose from the available fields in your data source.
• To add a new field, click on the "Add" button and select "Field" from the dropdown menu.
• In the "Field" dialog box, enter the name and data type for your new field. You can also specify a caption and a format for the field.
• Click "OK" to add the new field to your report.

Step 4: Configure the field properties

• Once you've added the new field, you can configure its properties in the "Field Properties" dialog box.
• You can set properties such as the field's data type, caption, and format, as well as specify whether the field is required or not.
• Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

Step 5: Finish the report

• Once you've added and configured your new field, you can finish the report by clicking "Finish" in the Report Wizard.
• Access will create a new report with the fields you've selected, including your new field.

That's it! You've successfully created a new field in the Report Wizard.