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How do I sort the tasks in Gantt Chart view?
How do I sort the tasks in Gantt Chart view?
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To sort the tasks in Gantt Chart view, go to menu Project - Sort.
How do I group tasks in Gantt Chart view?
How do I group tasks in Gantt Chart view?
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To group the tasks in Gantt Chart view, please go to menu Project - Group.
How do I apply a filter in Gantt Chart view?
How do I apply a filter in Gantt Chart view?
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The Gantt Chart view can use any of the task filters to display only the tasks you want to see. When you select a filter, both the sheet and chart portions of the Gantt Chart display the information as defined by that filter's criteria. The default filter is the All Tasks filter. To apply a filter, go to menu Project – Filter.
How do I apply a different table in Gantt Chart view?
How do I apply a different table in Gantt Chart view?
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The sheet portion displays categories of information about the tasks, arranged in tables. For example, the default table for the standard Gantt Chart view is the Entry table, but you can select any of the Gantt Chart tables by going to menu Project - Tables.
Can I add bar texts in Gantt Chart view?
Can I add bar texts in Gantt Chart view?
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A various project information (such as duration, constraint type, finish etc) can be used for the bar texts in order to describe a task. The position of the bar texts can be: left, right, top, bottom and inside. To add a bar text, double click on that specific bar and in Bar Text tab select the information that you want to be displayed.
How are the task dependencies displayed in Gantt Chart view?
How are the task dependencies displayed in Gantt Chart view?
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The Gantt panel display links that show the predecessor or the successor relation between tasks.
How is the deadline displayed in Gantt Chart view?
How is the deadline displayed in Gantt Chart view?
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A deadline indicates the target date when the user wants a task to be completed. The deadline is displayed in Gantt chart as a green arrow.
How are the Gantt bars drawn in Gantt Chart view?
How are the Gantt bars drawn in Gantt Chart view?
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By default, the Gantt chart displays blue bars for common Tasks, black rhombuses for Milestones, blue bars connected with suspension dots for Task Splits, black bars for Summary Tasks. The background displays the Project's calendar time span.
How do I customize or format the Gantt Chart view?
How do I customize or format the Gantt Chart view?
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To customize the Gantt Chart view, you can change:
Layout options - options for drawing the links between tasks, date format, bar height, etc.
Bar styles - the styles for drawing the bars and displaying information about bars in the particular view
Text styles - the font styles for the various texts in the view
Bar formatting - the specific formatting of a particular bar in the chart, in case the project manager intentionally changed the format to make the task stand-out from the others by its visual presentation
Row, Column, and Cell Font formatting - the specific font formatting of a particular row, column, or cell in the sheet portion of the view, in case the project manager intentionally applied a different format to highlight the particular task, field, or value
Progress Lines formatting - the progress lines activated for the view and formatting options related to them
Timescale formatting - the formatting of the different timescale tiers, as well as the calendar and presentation of the working and non-working days
Gridlines formatting - the formatting of the different gridlines for the sheet and chart portions of the view
Drawings - the different drawings and text boxes placed on the chart by the project manager, in order to place additional information for the tasks or emphasize a certain phase in the plan.
You are also able to customize the Gantt Chart views, using one of the following opportunities:
Change the different Layout options for the active Gantt Chart view.
Display, hide, or change the appearance of the timescale tiers.
Display, hide, or change the appearance of nonworking time.
Create a combination view for the Gantt Chart view to display additional information about the tasks or about the resources assigned to those tasks in a different view.
Layout options - options for drawing the links between tasks, date format, bar height, etc.
Bar styles - the styles for drawing the bars and displaying information about bars in the particular view
Text styles - the font styles for the various texts in the view
Bar formatting - the specific formatting of a particular bar in the chart, in case the project manager intentionally changed the format to make the task stand-out from the others by its visual presentation
Row, Column, and Cell Font formatting - the specific font formatting of a particular row, column, or cell in the sheet portion of the view, in case the project manager intentionally applied a different format to highlight the particular task, field, or value
Progress Lines formatting - the progress lines activated for the view and formatting options related to them
Timescale formatting - the formatting of the different timescale tiers, as well as the calendar and presentation of the working and non-working days
Gridlines formatting - the formatting of the different gridlines for the sheet and chart portions of the view
Drawings - the different drawings and text boxes placed on the chart by the project manager, in order to place additional information for the tasks or emphasize a certain phase in the plan.
You are also able to customize the Gantt Chart views, using one of the following opportunities:
Change the different Layout options for the active Gantt Chart view.
Display, hide, or change the appearance of the timescale tiers.
Display, hide, or change the appearance of nonworking time.
Create a combination view for the Gantt Chart view to display additional information about the tasks or about the resources assigned to those tasks in a different view.
What is the Gantt Chart view?
What is the Gantt Chart view?
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The Gantt Chart view displays task information in two panels: the left panel displays information as a sheet and the right panel displays information as a chart. Panel 1 displays the task information as a sheet and includes details about start and finish task dates, resources assigned to them or % complete. The following columns are usually referred: Id, Indicators, Name, Duration, Start, Finish, Resource Names, Percent Complete, Predecessors. Panel 2 displays the Gantt bar representation of the tasks. The bar's length and position on the timescale indicate when that task begins and ends. In addition, the position of one task bar in relation to another indicates whether the tasks follow one another or overlap.
On what platforms can I move tasks in Team Planner view?
On what platforms can I move tasks in Team Planner view?
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You can move tasks in Team Planner view on Project Plan 365 for Windows, Mac and iOS.
Why are the options in the resource menu grayed out?
Why are the options in the resource menu grayed out?
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If the resource tabs from the Resource menu are grayed out, you need to select the Resource Sheet View from the View menu and then go to the Resources menu.
I cannot see the Gantt Chart view.
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In order to use the Gantt Chart view, go to menu View - Gant Chart. Please know that the Gantt Chart view is the default view for the new projects.
How can I draw PERT chart?
How can I draw PERT chart?
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The PERT chart is called the Network Diagram in Project Plan 365 app. You can view the Network Diagram view by going to menu View - Network Diagram.
Why the weekend days are black now?
Why the weekend days are black now?
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In order to change the color for weekend days or non-working days, please double click on the Timescale bar in Gantt Chart view. Go to Non-working time tab and on Color section select a new color and press Ok.
How do I filter by resource name in Task Sheet view?
How do I filter by resource name in Task Sheet view?
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To filter by resource name in Task Sheet view, go to menu Project - Filter - Using Resource. Select the resource name from drop down list and click on the Ok button.
Where do I find box styles for Network Diagram view?
Where do I find box styles for Network Diagram view?
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We are sorry, but you cannot change the box style in Network Diagram view.
What does the “View Outline Levels” functionality do?
What does the "View Outline Levels" functionality do?
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The "View Outline Levels" functionality represents a hierarchical structure for a project that shows how some tasks fit within broader groupings and allows you to show or hide the subtasks of a summary task.
Example: You may want to hide your subtasks to display only top-level tasks, and then print that view to create a summary report of your project.
How do I change the appearance of nonworking time on Team Planner view?
How do I change the appearance of nonworking time on Team Planner view?
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To change the appearance of nonworking time on Team Planner view, right-click on a blank area of the right side of the view (not on a task), and then click Nonworking Time.
How do I view more or less detail in Team Planner view?
How do I view more or less detail in Team Planner view?
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Use the Zoom options to change how much time is displayed on the right side of the view.
What indicates the color of the tasks in Team Planner view?
What indicates the color of the tasks in Team Planner view?
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The color of the task gives you useful information about its scheduling state. For example, portions of the bar that are dark blue indicate actual work. Green tasks are manually scheduled.
How do I solve resource overallocation directly in Team Planner?
How do I solve resource overallocation directly in Team Planner?
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To solve resource overallocation directly in Team Planner view, move task graphic bar on an empty position.
How is drawn overallocation on Team Planner?
How is drawn overallocation on Team Planner?
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The tasks with resource overallocation are indicated by red lines.
How are drawn two tasks assigned to the same resource?
How are drawn two tasks assigned to the same resource?
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The top task is automatically scheduled and partially completed (indicated by the color change on the bar). The bottom task is manually scheduled. Both are scheduled at the same time to the same resource.
How do I get quick information about tasks in Team Planner view?
How do I get quick information about tasks in Team Planner view?
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To get quick information about tasks, hover over a task to read important and useful information about how it is being scheduled. You'll find that the old familiar tooltips have been greatly expanded to help you make important scheduling decisions.
