The data source is defined by the ConnectionString, RecordSource, and Filter properties. These are regular Report properties and may be set one of the following ways:

• From the Properties window, select the ellipsis button next to the DataSource property (if you click the gray area in the background, the Report properties are displayed).

  OR

• Click the DataSource button in the Data group of the Design tab to open the Select a Data Source dialog box that allows you to set the ConnectionString and RecordSource properties directly.