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Where can I set the initial schedule details of the project?
Where can I set the initial schedule details of the project?
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In order to set the initial Schedule details for your project, go to the File menu - Options, select the "Schedule" tab, make the desired changes and press "OK" for the changes to take effect.
How do I rename a column using the Column Definition dialog?
How do I rename a column using the Column Definition dialog?
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In order to change the title of a column, double click on the column header and inside the Column Definition dialog, type the desired name inside the "Title" field and press "OK" for the changes to take effect.
How can I add outline numbers to the tasks?
How can I add outline numbers to the tasks?
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In order to see the outline number, go to the File menu – Options and click on “Advanced” tab. After that, check the “Show Outline Number” option and click on “OK” button.
How can I change the font of the column titles?
How can I change the font of the column titles?
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In order to change the font/color/style and size of the column titles, please go to the Format menu – Text Styles option. From “Items to change” select “Row Column Titles”, select the font style and size and press “OK” for the changes to take effect.
How do I add the task name inside all summary task bars?
How do I add the task name inside all summary task bars?
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Go to menu Format-Bar Styles. Select the Summary task, click on the Text tab and from “Top” or “Inside” field select the “Name” option. After that, press “OK” for the changes to take effect.
How can I change the author of the project?
How can I change the author of the project?
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In order to change the Author name, open the project file and then go to the File menu - Info - Project Information and click File Proprieties button. In the Summary tab, change the name of the Author and then click OK.
I want to change the manager name.
I want to change the manager name.
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In order to change the manager name, open the project file and then go to the File menu - Info - Project Information and click File Proprieties button. In the Summary tab, change the name of the Manager and then click OK.
Where I can find the File Properties dialog?
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In order to find the File Properties dialog, go to the File menu - Info - Project Information and select Advanced Properties.
How can I change the name of the project?
How can I change the name of the project?
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You can change the name of the project by going to the File menu – Info – Project Information, and clicking on File Properties button from Project Information dialog. On the Summary tab, in the Project Name field, type the new name of the project and click OK.
How do I change the file properties for a project within the application?
How do I change the file properties for a project within the application?
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To change the files properties for a project within the application, click on File – Info – Project Information – File Properties.
What does the “File Properties” functionality do?
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The “File Properties” functionality helps you organize and finding your project easier by entering file properties for them, such as a descriptive title, a subject, a project manager, or a comment.
How do I change the currency settings for my organization’s projects?
How do I change the currency settings for my organization’s projects?
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To change the currency settings for your organization’s projects, go to File – Account – Organization Information and click the Global Settings button. In Global Settings dialog set the wanted Currency under the Schedule tab.
How to remove a bar style?
How to remove a bar style?
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In order to remove a bar style, go to the Project menu - Format - Bar Styles. Select a category and from "Bars" tab, click on the placeholder in order to open the dropdown and select the empty field. After that, click on "OK" button for changes to take effect.
What is window?
What is window?
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A window is a graphical interface element used to display contents of an application for the user to interact with.
What is Row?
What is Row?
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A row is a horizontally series of cells in a chart, table or spreadsheet.
What is Column?
What is Column?
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A column is vertical series of cells in a chart, table or spreadsheet.
What is Task font?
What is Task font?
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Task font is a functionality that affects only the tasks selected and it allows to specify a new formatting style to be applied.
What is Regional settings?
What is Regional settings?
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Regional settings are the settings in an operating system that pertain to the user’s location, such as language, currency, and time zone.
How do I change the start date for Task 0?
How do I change the start date for Task 0?
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We are sorry but the Start and Finish fields for the task with ID 0 aren't editable in grid. If you want to edit the Start date of your project, you can use the Move Project option. For more information about the Move Project functionality, please read the Move Project article.
How do I change the color of the text inside the Gantt bars?
How do I change the color of the text inside the Gantt bars?
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To change the color of the text inside the Gantt bars, please go to menu Format – Text Styles and select Bar Text Inside then make the desired changes and click OK.
How do I add the Task Name inside the Bar in the Gantt Chart view?
How do I add the Task Name inside the Bar in the Gantt Chart view?
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To add the Task Name inside the bar in Gantt Chart, go to the Format tab, click Bar Styles- select the type of Gantt bar – click Text tab – on the Inside field select Name – click OK.
Why the start of the tasks appears as 9:00 AM even though project schedule is set to start at 8:00?
Why the start of the tasks appears as 9:00 AM even though project schedule is set to start at 8:00?
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You need to set the working hours in both Options dialog under Advanced tab and in Change Working Time dialog (menu Project-Change Working Time) for each day.
It is possible to hide summary tasks?
It is possible to hide summary tasks?
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In order to hide the summary tasks from your project, go to the File menu - Options - Advanced tab. Uncheck the "Show summary tasks" checkbox and click "OK".
I’ve highlighted specific lines to call out information. Now, when I’m trying to delete the highlight, it doesn’t work.
I've highlighted specific lines to call out information. Now, when I'm trying to delete the highlight, it doesn't work.
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In order to remove the background color, please select the desired task then go to menu Task and on Font section set the background to white.
How to remove W5/4 label from the milestones in Gantt Chart?
How to remove W5/4 label from the milestones in Gantt Chart?
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In order to remove the finish date appearing next to the milestones bar in Gantt Chart, select the task, go to the Format menu - Bar and select "Bar Text" tab. After that, from "Right" field remove "Finish" and then click "OK" .
