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Can I make 2 critical paths in one project?
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We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot have multiple Critical Paths in one project.
How to define a custom page size on Mac?
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On Mac, to define a custom page size with the dimensions you need, follow the steps below:
  1. Go to File – Print and from the Paper Size drop-down list select “Manage Custom Sizes…” option;
  2. Type a name and set the desired paper size;
  3. After that, open again the Paper Size drop-down list and select the custom paper size.
How to define a custom page size on Windows?
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For Windows devices, the paper size depends on the installed printer or PDF drivers. If you don’t see the desired paper size in the paper size list, it means that there is no printer or PDF driver that supports that paper size.As a solution, you could install a third party app that supports a larger number of paper sizes, for example Win2PDF. After installing a third party app follow the steps below:
  1.  Open the Project Plan 365 app and go to menu "File" – "Print" – "Print";
  2. From the "Printer Name" list select Win2PDF (or the preferred app) then press "Properties";
  3. The Print dialog should appear and select "Properties" again;
  4. In the next dialog, click on "Advanced" button then, from the "Paper Size" list, select the desired paper size;
  5. After selecting the paper size, press "OK" in all dialogs, give a name for the PDF file and press “Save”;
  6. The project should then be exported/printed to PDF with the desired page size.
Can I use the created Visual Reports in all organization projects?
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To use the created Visual Reports in all organization projects you need to copy them in Global Settings by opening the desired report from menu Report - Visual Reports - in the Design menu click on Report Organizer - Reports tab - select the desired report from the Current list and click the Copy button to copy it to the Global list. Click OK to save the changes.Note: In order for the copied visual reports to appear in all organization projects, use the New Project using Global Settings option from the File - New menu or go to menu File - Options and check the "Use global settings when creating a blank project option".
How do I copy a report in Global?
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To copy a report in Global, go to File menu - Account – Organization Information – Global Settings – Organizer tab, on Reports tab, select the desired Report from the current project and click Copy button to copy it to Global.

How to expand/collapse tasks in network diagram?
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To expand/collapse tasks in the Network Diagram view, click on the "+/-" buttons above the summary task boxes.
How do I print/export in portrait?
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To print/export in portrait, go to menu File - Print - Page Setup and on Orientation section select Portrait.
How to keep being logged in Dropbox?
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In order to keep being logged in to Dropbox cloud in Project Plan 365, please make sure you are always logged in Dropbox in your default browser (check the “Remember me” checkbox when Signing In).  
Our app will only ask you permission to access the files, but if you are always logged in the default browser, the cloud will automatically open after confirming permission, without requesting credentials.

On what platform is the Visual Reports functionality available?
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The Visual Reports functionality is currently available only on the Windows and Mac platforms.

How can someone with a purchased subscription become an editor of the file I created?
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There are two possibilities for other users with a purchased subscription to edit a plan you created:1. If they are part of your team with a subscription assigned, they are editors by default and can edit and save the files created by other editor team members in your team, as long as the project is not part of a division the user has no access to.
2. If they are not part of your team and have a separate subscription purchased, you can share the project you created with them by going to menu Share - Share - Share as MPP. The user outside of your team will be able to open the shared project you created and edit it using their subscription. Please note that if they are not part of your team, they will not have rights to overwrite the original file. They will have to save it to their local device or to a Cloud location.
Does the Standard version include the Timeline view?
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The Timeline View is available for both Standard and Business subscription options.
How to export to Task Board View to PDF?
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We are sorry but exporting the Task Board View to PDF is not possible at this point in our application.
I cannot find the currency I need.
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If you cannot find the currency you need, please submit an online ticket with your request at Contact Support.
How to remove a deadline from a task?
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To remove a deadline, double-click on a task to open Task Information - go to Advanced tab - in the Deadline field, select the entire text and press Delete key then click OK.
How to display actual start date in Gantt Chart section?
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At this point, we do not support displaying the actual start date in Gantt Chart section.
Can you copy format of task names?
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At this point, we do not support copy pasting cell formatting.
How do I generate a burndown report with Project Plan 365?
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To generate the Burndown report, go to menu Report  - Visual Reports - Burndown Report.  Note: To access the original version of the Burndown Report, please go to menu Report – Custom – select Burndown Report – click Preview.

How can I create a visual report from scratch?
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To create a visual report, go to menu Report – New Report – select one of the three options: Blank/Chart/Table. Type in a name to your report and click OK. A new Design menu will become available where you can add and customize the report elements.    Blank – creates a blank canvas. Allows you to create a report from scratch, adding text boxes, images, and other elements as needed. This is a good option if you want complete control over the design of your report.    Chart – creates a chart comparing Actual Work, Remaining Work, and Work by default. Allows you to create a report that displays data in a chart or graph format. You can choose from several chart types, such as bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs.    Table – creates a table with Name, Start, Finish, and % Complete fields by default. Allows you to create a report that displays data in a table format. You can choose which data to display and how to format it.    Note: Any of the elements you create from scratch are fully customizable. You can add and delete elements and change the data to meet your needs.

How to see guide lines when aligning elements in a visual report?
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To see guide lines when aligning elements in a visual report, hold the CTRL key pressed and move elements in the page, you will see blue dashed lines that will guide how to align elements vertically, horizontally, or both.
How to maintain the ratio when resizing an image in a visual report?
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To maintain the ratio when resizing and image in a visual report, hold the SHIFT key and resize the image by drag-and-dropping one of the border corners.
What subscription do I need to have to use the Visual Reports feature?
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The Visual Reports feature is available only with a Business Subscription.
How to delete an element from a visual report?
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To delete an element from a visual report, either right-click on an element and select Delete or select an element and press the Delete key on keyboard.
How to copy/paste an element in a visual report?
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To copy/paste an element in a visual report, right click on any element and select Copy. Right-click anywhere outside the element and click Paste.
How can I disable header row in a table from a visual report?
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To disable header row in a table from a visual report, first open the desired report by going to menu go to menu Report - Visual Reports – select the desired report and click OK. Click on the desired table and click on the Customization button. Uncheck the Show Header Row check box and click OK.
How can I Zoom Out in a visual report?
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To Zoom Out in a Visual Report, hold the CTRL key and scroll down using your mouse scroll or hold the CTRL key and press the “-” button on keyboard.
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