Report design is important to presenting information. Include the proper elements and arrange information in an attractive, easy-to-read layout.
To plan a report:
Consider the reporting needs and the time required to generate the report.
Review the sketch; it is often apparent at this stage if additional data or formatting is needed.
Determine ways to optimize the report runtime.
See Optimizing Reports and Other Types of Retrieval for a comprehensive discussion of how to optimize a report script.