Explore the Query Designer in Report Builder 3.0

Report Builder is a small report design tool that is installed on your report server as part of Microsoft SQL Server. This helps you create reports by using a familiar Microsoft Office–style interface. You can build simple statements or complex, data‑driven reports by using built‑in wizards or by writing your own queries. When you work with report templates, Report Builder connects to the correct shared data source automatically. When you create a new report, you need to add a data source before you can build datasets or visuals.

You can use the Query Designer in Report Builder to specify the data that you want to use in a report. Use the query Designer to create and modify datasets.

If you want to add elements and format them, please refer to the Report Builder online help. In the Search tab, type "Tutorials" and select List Topics for a great selection of help for adding and editing items within the Report Builder design surface.

You can create text-based queries using SQL.