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The material below originally appeared in Alison Balter's book Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Developmentand is reprinted here with the author's permission. There may be references to Figures that are not reprintable and are not used on this page

Microsoft Access Programmer Tips - Displaying Summarized Data

Including all the detail data may be much more information than you need. You can alter the query design to show only summary information. Here's how it works:

1. Switch to Design view.
2. Click the Totals button on the Design tab of the ribbon.
3. Group by all fields except the data field and any fields that you are using for a filter.
4. Change the Total cell for any fields you are filtering by to Where.
5. Change the Total cell for the data field to Sum. The resulting query appears as shown in Figure 4.48 in Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development.
6. Run the query to verify the design (see Figure 4.49) in Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development.
7. Return to PivotTable view.
8. To add grand totals, click any one of the Total buttons to select all three columns and then click the AutoCalc button on the Design tab of the ribbon.
9. Select the desired calculation from the drop-down.
10. With the columns still selected, right-click and select Hide Details.
11. Observe the summarized data (see Figure 4.50) in Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development.

Microsoft Access Programmer Tip - Filtering Pivot Table Data

By default, Access includes all data in the pivot table. You can filter the pivot table to display only selected values for a row or column. For example, you can filter to display data for only sales in specific countries. Here's how it works:

1. Make sure that you have expanded the pivot table display to include the detail for the data on which you want to filter (see the next section, "Mictosoft Access Programmer Tip - Using Drill-Down").
2. Click the arrow of the field button to filter. The list contains an item for each field value (see Figure 4.51) in Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development.
3. Click the (All) check box to deselect all fields.
4. Click to select the field values that you want to include in the output.
5. Click OK to close the list and apply the filter.

Microsoft Access Programmer Tip - Using Drill-Down

Generally, the initial pivot table contains an excessive amount of detail. Here's how you can modify the amount of detail to show summary information only:

1. Switch to Design view.
2. Click the Totals button on the Design tab of the ribbon to eliminate the data grouping.
3. Return to PivotTable view. The Total or Details Fields drop zone is empty because you changed the structure of the query.
4. Click the Field List button to display the PivotTable Field List.
5. Expand the Totals item.
6. Right-click the Sum of Total item and select Delete, which clears the data from the cells.
7. Drag the Years button outside the window to remove the columns for the years, leaving an empty No Totals column.
8. Click Show Details and then drag the No Totals column outside the window. At this point, the Column Fields and Totals or Detail Fields drop zones are empty.
9. Drag the Total column to the Columns drop zone.
10. Click the Show Details button and then the Hide Details button. You will see the data expand and collapse.

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Author Attribution

This material originally appeared in Alison Balter's book Mastering Microsoft Office Access 2007 Development and is reprinted here with the author's permission.

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Displaying Summarized Data in Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data. However, working with large datasets can be overwhelming without proper summarization techniques. Whether you are generating reports, creating dashboards, or designing forms, summarized data helps users focus on key insights instead of sifting through raw records.

Using Aggregate Queries for Summarization

Aggregate queries allow users to summarize data directly within Access without needing to manipulate individual records manually. These queries utilize functions such as:

• SUM: Adds values from a specified column, useful for calculating total revenue or expenses.
• AVG: Determines the average value in a dataset, often used for performance metrics.
• COUNT: Returns the total number of records that meet a condition, helping with inventory or customer analysis.
• MIN and MAX: Identify the smallest and largest values, useful for tracking minimum and maximum sales figures.

To create an aggregate query, use the Query Design View, select the relevant fields, and apply the appropriate aggregate functions under the *Total Row.

Grouping and Summarizing Data in Reports

Reports in Access provide a structured way to present summarized data, especially for printing or sharing with stakeholders. Grouping and sorting features make reports more readable by organizing data into logical sections.

To apply grouping in a report:

• Open the Report Design View and choose the Group & Sort option.
• Select the field by which to group data, such as Region or Product Category.
• Add a subtotal or grand total using the SUM or COUNT functions.
• Format the report to highlight key figures with bold text or color differentiation.

For example, a sales report grouped by region can display total revenue per region along with a company-wide revenue total at the bottom.

Using Crosstab Queries for Multi-Dimensional Summaries

A Crosstab Query is a valuable tool when data needs to be displayed across multiple dimensions. Unlike basic aggregate queries, Crosstab Queries allow you to organize data in a table format where one field becomes column headers, another becomes row headers, and a third contains calculated values.

To create a Crosstab Query:

• Open Query Design View and choose Crosstab Query Wizard.
• Select the field for row headings (e.g., Department).
• Choose the field for column headings (e.g., Month).
• Define the summary calculation (e.g., SUM of total sales per department per month).

This format is particularly useful for financial reports, attendance tracking, or year-over-year comparisons.

Enhancing Data Display with Forms

Forms provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with summarized data. Instead of requiring users to run queries or generate reports, forms can display calculated values dynamically using text box controls.

To add a calculated control to a form:

• Insert a Text Box in Form Design View.
• Set its Control Source to an expression such as =Sum([SalesAmount]) to calculate totals.
• Use conditional formatting to highlight outliers or important figures.
• Include combo boxes or filters to let users refine summary results interactively.

For example, a customer service dashboard can display the average resolution time for support tickets based on filters like department or issue type.

Filtering Pivot Table Data In Microsoft Access

Pivot tables help organize and summarize data in Microsoft Access, making it easier to analyze trends and patterns. However, raw data can be difficult to manipulate. Filtering allows users to focus on specific segments, making reports more meaningful.

Types of Filters in Pivot Tables

Filters allow users to refine large data sets by selecting relevant values and conditions. Different types of filters help target specific information.

• Report filters allow users to control which data appears in the entire pivot table.
• Label filters limit displayed data based on row or column labels.
• Value filters apply conditions such as greater than, less than, or top-ranked values.
• Manual selection enables users to pick specific data points within a pivot table.

Applying Filters In Microsoft Access

To apply a filter in a pivot table, follow these steps:

• Open the PivotTable View for the relevant table or query.
• Click the drop-down arrow in the row or column field.
• Select the filter criteria based on the available options.
• Review the updated table and adjust the filter as needed.

Filters can be combined for deeper insights. For example, filtering sales data by region and applying a date range helps analyze quarterly performance in specific locations.

Why Filtering Is Important

Filtering helps break down complex data sets into smaller, more useful insights.

• Reduces unnecessary data to highlight key trends.
• Allows for easy comparison between categories.
• Improves decision-making by displaying relevant information.
• Saves time by eliminating manual sorting and searching.

Best Practices For Effective Filtering

Applying filters correctly ensures accurate reporting and reliable analysis.

• Use clear field names to make filtering easier.
• Apply only necessary filters to avoid losing important data.
• Regularly update filters as new data becomes available.
• Test different filter combinations to explore new insights.

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