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FAQ › How do I...? › Category: Tasks
How do I copy paste resources from external source?
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Copy all the resource names from external source. Then in Project Plan 365, select the next empty resource name cell and from the Task menu press on Paste button or use keyboard shortcut CTRL + V / Command + V. After doing this, you will notice that the whole list of resource names will be inserted for you at the end of resource list.
How do I copy paste tasks from external source?
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Copy all task names from external source. Then in Project Plan 365, select the next empty task name cell and from the Task menu press on Paste or use keyboard shortcut CTRL + V / Command + V. After doing this, you will notice that the whole list of task names will be inserted for you at after selected empty task cell. The duration, start and finish date fields will be completed with default values: Duration = 1 day? Start and Finish date= Project Start date.
How do I use Task Information?
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In order to open Task Information dialog, go on any task view, click on a task and then click Task Information, or double click on the task or right click the task and select Task Information.
What does the “Task Information” functionality do?
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The Task Information as the name describes it, allows edit or view basic information about the selected task. You can change: 
1. Task durations and indicate whether the durations are estimated or set.
2. Progress on a task by entering the percentage of completion.
3. Task start or finish date to set a Start No Earlier Than or Finish No Earlier Than constraint.

What can be pasted?
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A single row can be pasted in your project corresponding to a task or resource. You can paste multiple rows in your project corresponding to multiple tasks or resources.
How do I paste a task or resource?
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To paste a task or resource, you have several possibilities: either use CTRL+V combination on your keyboard, click on Paste option from the Task menu or select Paste option from the contextual menu after you right click on a task/resource ID. 

Note: On Mac platform, CTRL+V command is Command + V.

What does the “Paste” functionality do?
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The Paste command inserts information stored on the Clipboard into the selected location in your project.

What changes can I Undo/Redo in your application?
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Undo/Redo is available to reverse the action of most commands: delete task /resources, insert tasks/resources, rename tasks/ resources, cut/copy/paste tasks and resources, move elements, insert/hide/move columns, link/unlink and assign resources
How to Redo the changes?
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On Windows platform you can undo the changes by clicking on Redo button in the upper left corner. On Mac, please go to menu Task-Redo. For Windows platform you can use the CTRL + Y command. For Mac platform you can use the Command + Y.
How to Undo the changes?
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On Windows platform you can undo the changes by clicking on Undo  button in the upper left corner. On Mac, please go to menu Task-Undo. For Windows platform you can use the CTRL + Z command. For Mac platform you can use the Command + Z.
What does the "Undo Redo" functionality do?
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The "Undo Redo" functionality will allow you to revert to the state of your project plan before you made the latest changes.

How do I select a column?
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To select a column, click on the name of the column.
How to select multiple rows/columns in a non-contiguous range?
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To select multiple rows in a non-contiguous range, keep the CTRL key held down and click on the cell ID/column name for all the rows/columns you want to select.
How to select multiple rows in a contiguous range?
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To select multiple rows in a contiguous range, select the first row, then keep the SHIFT key held down and select the last row.
How to copy/paste the entire sheet?
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After selecting the entire sheet (Task – Select All), use the copy/paste options under Task menu.
How can I select all the rows and columns in a sheet?
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To Select all the rows and columns go to menu Task – Select All.
How do I select a row?
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To select a row, place the cursor on the cell id and click once.
What does the "Select" functionality do?
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The “Select” functionality allows you to select all tasks, one row corresponding to a task or resource in your project or one column.

What does the “Find” functionality do?
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The “Find” functionality, as the name describes it, searches for a specific task or resource which is not filtered out in the current view, that meets the specified criteria.
If I delete by mistake multiple resource can I undo the action?
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When deleting multiple resources, you can use Undo or Redo options to go one step backward or forward relative to your recent changes.
Can I Undo if I cut by mistake a task or resource?
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When moving tasks or resources in your project using Cut and Paste options, you can use Undo or Redo options to go backward or forward relative to your recent changes.

Will the “Cut” functionality affect dependencies on tasks?
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When you cut or move a task or resource, the application does not reestablish task dependencies. Although you can cut a task or resource at any time, it's best to do so before you establish task dependencies.

What does the “Cut” functionality do?
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The “Cut” functionality, in combination with Paste command, moves resources or tasks to another destination row in your project. You can cut entire tasks or resources corresponding to a single row in your project or multiple rows in your project corresponding to multiple tasks or resources
Will the “Copy” functionality affect dependencies on tasks?
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When you copy or move a task or resource, application does not reestablish task dependencies. Although you can copy or move a task or resource at any time, it's best to do so before you establish task dependencies.
What does the “Copy” functionality do?
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The “Copy” functionality copies the selection (i.e. Select All) and places it on the Clipboard. You can copy entire tasks or resources corresponding to a single row in the grid (copy single row) or multiple tasks or resources corresponding to multiple rows in the grid (copy multiple rows).
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