Displaying two Microsoft Project views at the same time will help you view the project as a whole as well as see the specific details for a task or tasks. This video explains how to display the task details view below the main task view, giving you both the overview and the details as you work with your tasks. You will also learn how to switch between the timeline view and the details view.
When you build your task list, a single Gantt Chart View might be best.…But most of the time, you want to see the entire project as well as specific…details for a task, resource, or assignment.…The Details pane displays a second view in the bottom-half of the Project window, …so you can see detail about the tasks or resources you select in the top pane.…The initial view you see in Project is the Timeline View in the top, and the…Gantt Chart View in the bottom.…But if you want to see those details, you want to display the Details pane.…
So to do that, on the View Tab, go over to Split View section and turn on the…Details checkbox, and then Project hides the Timeline pane, and it shows the…Details pane here in the bottom-half of the window.…So the interesting thing about the Details pane is when I select a task or…resource or assignment in the top view, the values for that task appear in the…Details pane in the bottom-half of the window.…If I click a different task in the top, I'll see the information for that task.…
Author
Bonnie Biafore
Released
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- Choosing the right Project edition
- Creating and saving projects
- Setting up calendars
- Creating individual and recurring tasks
- Linking and timing tasks
- Assigning tasks to resources
- Viewing your data differently with sorting, grouping, and filtering
- Fine-tuning the project schedule
- Understanding baseline, schedule, and actual values
- Reporting on the project status
- Sharing projects<br><br>
- The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Working with Project
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Using the Ribbon4m 19s
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Finding commands3m 49s
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2. Setting Up Project Files
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Setting up calendars2m 45s
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Setting basic options5m 27s
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3. Creating Tasks
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Creating a manual task2m 31s
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Creating a milestone task1m 25s
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Creating a recurring task4m 18s
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Creating a summary task4m 8s
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Displaying summary tasks2m 30s
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4. Linking and Timing Tasks
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Linking tasks5m 51s
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Adding lag or lead time2m 46s
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Viewing tasks and task links4m 57s
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5. Creating Resources
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Understanding resources2m 16s
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Creating a work resource8m 45s
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Creating a cost resource3m 21s
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6. Assigning Tasks to Resources
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Finding overallocations3m 56s
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7. Working with Views
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Choosing a view4m 50s
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Working with a table3m 1s
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Using the Timeline view5m 17s
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Sorting tasks and resources4m 27s
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Grouping tasks and resources4m 45s
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Modifying task bar layout2m 48s
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Modifying text formatting2m 52s
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8. Fine-Tuning the Project Schedule
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Reviewing the critical path3m 53s
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Splitting a task2m 7s
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Adjusting a work contour2m 53s
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Leveling resources4m 54s
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Inactivating a task2m 41s
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9. Tracking and Managing a Project
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Adding tasks to a baseline5m 54s
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Updating the schedule8m 45s
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Assigning overtime4m 35s
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Updating costs2m 15s
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Rescheduling unfinished work3m 45s
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10. Viewing and Reporting Project Information
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Using earned value5m 12s
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Printing views and reports4m 22s
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11. Sharing Projects
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Saving to other formats5m 27s
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Importing and exporting5m 47s
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Conclusion
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Next steps56s
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