if i have a query run on x date, how do i then run it again without the data from the previous query showing. My thinking is to run a parameter with a start and end date, is their another easier way?

You could use BETWEEN [Start] And [End]

Or => [Start]

Depends if you want records between a date range or everything entered after a date.

I usually create a reporting switchboard (form) and put two date formatted unbound fields, in the query put the code in to look between the dates on the form, then on the form use a command button to run the query.

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