Cannot have multiple page report?

M

Mike

Hi I'm trying to print a report based on updated queried data from an
existing table. The report itself and layout is about 4 pages long and I'm
having issues fitting all four pages of text onto a four page report. The
report only allows me 2 full pages and three quarters of the 3rd page and no
more. Is there an option that I'm missing to expand the report?
 
D

Duane Hookom

You have found the limit to the height of any one section of a report. You
can use subreports or simple create additional "detail" sections. To do this,
add a lowest sorting and grouping level on the primary key field(s) of your
report's record source. Set this section to display a group footer (or
header). This basically extends your detail section.
 
M

Mike

Hi Duane! Thanks for the response and the help. This now makes sense as to
why the report wasnt moving any further down. However I'm not all that savy
with Access and I apolgize ahead of time. If possible could you tell me in
lame terms how to do this?


Michael
 
D

Duane Hookom

There must be some field in your report that is unique/common to your detail
section. Let's assume this field is [UniqueID]. Open the sorting and grouping
dialog and add this field as the last field/expression in the sorting levels.
You can then set the level to display the group header and/or footer. Choose
to display one or both of these. You will now have 1 or 2 more sections that
will extend either the top or bottom of your detail section.
 

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