Output Folder The Output Folder field is used to specify the location where all output from a report is placed. Note: You must choose an output folder before you can run any report. To Specify an Output Folder: Click Choose and then navigate to the location of the folder. Note: The name of the output folder must not contain any of the following special characters: $ % ^ & * ( ) = / \ | ; : ’ “ , < > ? To View the Selected Output Folder: Click Open.