Join Bonnie Biafore for an in-depth discussion in this video Viewing tasks and task links, part of Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training.
- After you link tasks, the time scale can get cluttered,…making it hard to see which tasks are linked.…Project offers a few features that make your schedule…easier to see.…When you're first working on a task list,…you may not want to see the timescale at all.…All you want are the names of the tasks and a few…pieces of data about each one.…In that case, the task sheet is a great view.…On the View tab, click the down arrow…and choose More Views.…Then scroll down until you see Task Sheet.…
Select it, and click Apply.…They can see this view is just one big table…so it's got the task names in the task name column,…and then other columns for other fields.…You can change the columns in the table…so you can see different information about the task.…But most of the time, you really want to see…this kind of information plus the timescale.…So that's where the GANTT chart comes in.…You've got the table on the left,…and then a visual look at the schedule on the right…in the timescale.…
You can drag the vertical divider to the right…
Author
Bonnie Biafore
Released
11/12/2015NOTE: This course updates our Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training course for Project 2016, and most videos will work with both versions of the software. For Microsoft Project 2010 compatibility, see Project 2010 Essential Training.
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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
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 34s
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1. Working with Project
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Using the Ribbon4m 19s
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Finding commands (UPDATED)4m 18s
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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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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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