How can you change the layout of a report in Access?

To change the layout of a report in Access, adjusting design elements in Design View is the most effective approach. Design View provides a detailed interface where you can manipulate the arrangement of various components within the report, such as text boxes, labels, and graphics. You can resize, reposition, and format these elements to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of the report. This view allows for precision customization, which includes altering properties for individual fields and sections of the report, ensuring that the information is presented in the desired manner.

In contrast, while Datasheet View provides a way to view the data in a tabular format, it does not offer the layout customization options needed for a report. Exporting a report to another format may change how it looks in that format but does not modify the design within Access itself. Sorting and filtering options help organize the data displayed in a report but do not affect the layout of the report. Thus, using Design View is the most suitable method for making layout changes in Access reports.