How do reports differ from queries in Access?

Reports in Access are designed primarily for the presentation of data. They provide a structured way to display information in a format suitable for printing or sharing, making it easy to summarize and analyze data visually. This presentation often includes tables, charts, and graphics, and allows for the formatting of the layout to suit specific needs.

On the other hand, queries are focused on data extraction and manipulation. They allow users to retrieve, filter, and sort data from tables based on defined criteria. Queries can return a data set that is used for further analysis or to feed information into a report, but they themselves do not provide a polished presentation format.

Thus, the distinction lies in their primary functions: reports emphasize how data is presented, while queries focus on how data is extracted and organized.