Report showing ID not VALUE

[Jenn]

Hi. I tried to set up my database the "correct" way with unique ID keys that
access automatically puts in. The problem is, my report that is from a query
shows a number instead of an employees name. The way I set up my table is:
field 1= a primary key, field 2 = employees name. So if I had this: 1 and
then John Doe associated with it, I get a report that shows "1" at the top
with all of John Doe's info. How do I get "John Doe" to show up instead of
that darned 1????
TIA!

 

[Jason Lepack]

Are you using a query for the report? If no, then create a query for
the report.

If you are using a query then add the table that has the employee name
in it and use that instead of the employee_id (Primary Key)

Any questions, just fire away.

Cheers,
Jason Lepack

 

[Wayne-I-M]

Hi

Use the sorting and grouping options button (at the top of the screen) to
sort the record by field 2. Ensure you click Yes to group header.

Place the [field 2] in the Group Header section of the report

 

[Jenn]

You guys are fantastic! Worked great! Thanks for saving me hours!