multiple reports in a single format

[scossar]

hi all,

i'm a total newbie at access and need a little guidance.
what i want to do is to design a single report that can be used for a number of different variables :

i have a number of options in a drop down box - peoples names, and the records in the database are categorised by the name.

at the moment i have individual reports for each person in the list but these names regularly change and i was wanting to just be able to add the new name to a drop down box and use that name as the basis for a report, instead of having to create all the reports specifically for the new name

its probably fairly easy to do but i couldn't find anything in the help menu and i'm still trying to get to grips with the queries etc

hope someone can help

thanks

 

[neileg]

Base your report on a parameter query. Then either let Access prompt the user for a name, or use a form to present a drop down list for the user to select from.

 

[scossar]

thanks for that, will give it a go and get back if i can't get t to work

later