1. If value IS in the list. (=) = If this option is selected, then only INCLUDE records with values matching the data in the “Data used for record selection” data box (i.e. School_Location “1”) on the report.
2. If value is NOT in the list. (<>) = If this option is selected, then EXCLUDE records with values matching the data in the “Data used for record selection” data box (i.e. School_Location “1”), all school locations other then 1 will display on the report.
3. If greater or equal to first value (>=) = If this option is selected ,then only include data that is greater or equal to the first value in “Data used for record selection” data box. (i.e. Grade_Year |Selected 07). Any grade year greater or equal to 07 will display.
4. If greater or equal first value and less or equal to last value = If one item is listed this is equivalent to equal too. = These two options provide an equal to option. Separate they allow for an upper or lower range for selectivity.
5. If no value (null) = When looking for a “Null” record a normal sort will not work. You cannot ask for less than or equal to a value in a field that has no value (null). This option gives you a way to find records with no entry in a particular field.
6. Select but Do Not Change Sequence
o If this options is selected it will not change the grouping on the report.
7. Sequence and Select
o If this option is selected it will change the grouping on the report.
o In some cases this is a good selection, in others it is not wise to change the way the report is grouped and it may be better to have a custom report created to meet your school needs.