FAQs How do I...?

Account

Sales & Billing

How do I...?

Other

Browse by Category

Get Started
New Project
Open Project
Save Project
Import/Export
Install/Uninstall
Share
Tasks
Team
Project Tracking
Scheduling
Format
Print
Calendar
Reports
Views
Other Features
All FAQs
FAQ › Category: How do I...?
What does the "Custom Field" tab in Task Information dialog do?
Question Link
Answer
The Custom Field Tab in "Task Information" dialog displays the custom task fields available your project.
Can I open password protected MPP files in Real-Time Collaboration Mode?
Question Link
Answer
You can open password protected files in Real-Time Collaboration Mode. If a password protected MPP file is already opened by another team member, go to menu File – Open – Drive 365, select the password protected file and click the “Open” button then click “OK” in the warning message dialog. Enter the password that is required to open the file then click the “OK” button. You will automatically enter in Collaboration Mode.
Can I save password protected MPP files to Project Online/Project Server cloud storage?
Question Link
Answer
We are sorry but saving password protected MPP files to Project Online/Project Server cloud storage is not available in our application.
Can I save password protected MPP files in Real-Time Collaboration Mode?
Question Link
Answer
If you are working on a password protected MPP file in Real-Time Collaboration Mode, all the changes will be automatically saved to Drive 365 cloud.
How to open a password protected MPP file?
Question Link
Answer
To learn more about how to open password protected MPP files please check our Open Password Protected MPP File Online Help Article.
Can I save a MPP file with a password to my local device directly from the file explorer?
Question Link
Answer
We are sorry, but at this point, you can save a MPP file with a password directly from the file explorer only to the available Clouds (Drive 365, Google Drive, etc.). To save a MPP file with a password to your local device you can only set a password by going to the File – Options – Protect Plan dialog.
Can I remove a password from a MPP file created with Microsoft Project using Project Plan 365?
Question Link
Answer
You can remove a password from a MPP file created with Microsoft Project using Project Plan 365 by going to menu File – Options – Protect Plan and deleting the password.
Can I set a password for a MPP file created with Microsoft Project using Project Plan 365?
Question Link
Answer
You can set a password for a MPP file created with Microsoft Project using Project Plan 365.
Can I restore the password of a MPP file?
Question Link
Answer
We are sorry but if you lose or forget the password, it cannot be recovered. It is advisable to keep a list of passwords and their corresponding document in a safe place.
Where can I save password protected MPP files?
Question Link
Answer
You can set a password for a MPP file and then save it to any available storage location, except Project Online, (Drive 365, Local Device, Google Drive, Dropbox etc.).
What does the “Help” button inside the “Remove password confirmation” dialog do?
Question Link
Answer
The “Help” button inside the “Remove password confirmation” dialog redirects you to the “Save Password Protected .MPP files” article in our Online Help page.
What does the “Help” button inside the “Confirm Password” dialog do?
Question Link
Answer
The “Help” button inside the “Confirm Password” dialog redirects you to the “Save Password Protected .MPP files” article in our Online Help page.
Why should I protect a file with a password?
Question Link
Answer
In order to prevent accidental changes of task status, deadlines, or other critical information you can add a password to the file when you save it.
Can I assign units to a cost resource?
Question Link
Answer
We are sorry but in our application setting units for cost resources is not possible at this point.
Why I can`t see the Find button in ribbon on the Windows Platform?
Question Link
Answer
If the Find button is not visible in ribbon, please press Editing button. You should be able to find in the dropdown the button that doesn't fit inside the ribbon because of the small window size.
Why is the legend text so blurry?
Question Link
Answer
The entire header/footer is treated like an image in order to accommodate the possibility to add user images. This thing causes the event the text like project name, page number etc. to appear more pixelated next to the view content, which is directly drawn on the paper.
How do I make the Network Diagram view smaller? I want a smaller font so I can see more on the screen.
Question Link
Answer

In order to reduce the Network Diagram view, you can use the Zoom Out option. In order to that, go to the Project menu select the Zoom option and click on the Zoom Out.

How can I delay a task?
Question Link
Answer
In order to delay a task, you can use the Split Task functionality. In order to do that, go to the Task menu - Split option and then click the task bar on the date where you want the split to occur, and drag the second part of the bar to the date that you want work to begin again.
How can I move columns in Backlog Board view?
Question Link
Answer
The columns in the Backlog View can be moved only to the right or left. In order to move the columns, right click on the desired column and from the contextual menu select Move right or Move left option.
How can I rename a column in Backlog Board view?
Question Link
Answer
In order to rename a column in Backlog View, right click on the column you want to rename and from the contextual menu select Rename option. Type the desired text and press the ENTER key.
What does the “Restrict Project Editing” functionality do?
Question Link
Answer

The “Restrict Project Editing” functionality allows you to lock certain fields for editing and protect these fields or the entire project with a password.  

On what platforms is the “Project Editing Restriction” feature available?
Question Link
Answer

The “Project Editing Restriction” feature in currently available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Web applications.

How can I remove the text from the task bars?
Question Link
Answer
In order to remove the text from your task bars, please follow the steps below:1. Go to the Format menu – Bar Styles;
2. Select the task type you want to remove the text from;
3. Click on Text tab and remove the content from all the fields – click on another field for the change to take effect;
4. Click on OK button inside the Bar Styles dialog.
How do I change the Font Style and Size for the Header and the Footer on Mac devices?
Question Link
Answer
In order to change the Font Size & Font Style for the Header/Footer in your printed files, please follow the steps bellow:1. Go to the File menu – Print tab.
2. Select the Page Setup option.
3. From the Page Setup dialog click on the Header/Footer tab.
4. Insert the desired text and then select it.
5. Right click on it to open the contextual menu where you can find the Font option.
How can I color the entire timescale?
Question Link
Answer
We are sorry, but at this point you can’t change the color for the entire timescale.
« Previous1…2728293031…125Next »
Contact
Chat