A report that displays a large collection of numbers may be useful for those with accounting or auditing backgrounds, but with the vast volume of information we encounter every day, any assistance to interpret the information is welcome. 

Using a chart on your report can be a major improvement in interpreting the data. For instance, most people find it easier to see trends presented graphically in a chart. Where you place the chart on your report will control what data are displayed in the chart.

A chart in the Report Header or Report Footer sections will include all of the records in the report.

Some reports may consist of one or more charts in these sections. A chart in the group header or footer will include only the data for the group. The chart will rescale and reformat to include the values for only that group. While one group may include several bars and large values, another group may have a different number of data points and smaller values. 

You cannot place a chart directly in the details, or page header/footer sections. If you require a chart there, the solution is to use a subreport.

See the CR Chart tool, if you really want effective charts.

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