What does the "Set Status Date" functionality do?

The "Set Status Date" functionality allows you to set the status date for your project.

How do I set the Status Date?

In order to set the status date to your project, go to menu Project - Project Information and set the Status Date.

How can I change the status date on Android app?

We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot change the status date on Android app.

How do I view the status date on Gantt Chart view?

In order to view the status date on Gantt Chart view, go to menu Format - Gridlines. Under Line to change section select the Status Date and then select a line type and color.

Step by step on how to set the status date:

1. Go to menu Project - Project Information.

                 Or go to File menu – Info – Project Information.

2. Set the Status Date.

Note: To set the status date back to the current date, either enter the current date, or enter NA in the date field.

Step by step on how to view the status date in Gantt Chart:

1. Go to menu Format - Gridlines.

2. In Line to change section select Status Date.

3. Set the line type and color.

Note: Usually, you report your project’s progress on a day you set - the status date, to use project management-speak. For example, if you want sales report figures for last month, you set the status date to the last day of that month. Or, if progress reports are due Friday, but were sent in late, you might set the status date back to Friday before reporting on progress information.​