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How do I zoom in/out in the Network Diagram view?
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In Network Diagram view, you can zoom out to a bigger picture of your project's tasks by displaying at a higher level the sequencing of boxes corresponding and the links between them, or you can zoom in to see in more detail the boxes corresponding to your project's tasks. Additionally you can choose a custom value for the zoom level. To zoom in/out, please go to menu Project - Zoom.
What can I customize in Network Diagram view?
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In the Network Diagram view you can expand or collapse the network diagram to the level you want to see, by showing and hiding the subtasks of summary tasks.
What are the best uses for Network Diagram view?
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Use the Network Diagram view to:

1. View your schedule in a flowchart format.
2. View the task information in the network diagram boxes.
3. View tasks links to specify the task sequence and to determine start and finish
4. Graphically show completed, in-progress, and not-yet-started tasks.
5. View assigned personnel and other resources, such as equipment, to specific tasks.
What does “Network Diagram” functionality do?
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The Network Diagram functionality allows a visual representation of the project plan. It represents tasks and task dependencies.  A box (also called a node) represents each task, and a line connecting two boxes represents the dependency between two tasks.
How do I apply a view that doesn’t exist in the View Bar?
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In the View Bar, select More Views, then select a view from the Views list and click Apply.
How can I add a new resource in All Resources phone view?
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To add a new resource in All Resources phone view, tap on Add resource at the end of the resource list. Or tap and hold on any resource and choose Add resource option from the popover.
How can I delete a resource in All Resources phone view?
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To delete a resource in All Resources phone view swipe to left and tap on Delete button. Or tap and hold on any resource name and then choose the Delete option from the popover.
What information can I update in Resource Information dialog?
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On the All Resources Phone View, in the Task information dialog, the application allows you to edit the Resources Name, Initials, Email, Group, Code, Type, Material Label, Max. Units, Base Calendar, Cost and to add Notes.
What are the available actions in All Resources phone view?
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The available actions in All Resources phone view are:

single tap - opens Resource Information dialog;

right swipe - allows you to delete a resource;

tap and hold - a popover with multiple options appears; 
How do I apply All Resources phone view?
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To apply the All Resources phone view, go to Menu -Views - All Resources.
What does the “All Resources Phone View” functionality do?
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The "All Resources Phone View" functionality is designed for Phone and is an easy way to manage resources from the project. The user can easily search through the resources by resource name.
How can I outdent a task in All Tasks phone view?
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To outdent a task in All Tasks phone view, tap and hold on any task and choose Outdent option from the popover. 
How can I indent a task in All Tasks phone view?
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To indent a task in All Tasks phone view, tap and hold on any task and choose Indent option from the popover. 
How can I add a new task in All Tasks phone view?
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To add a new task in All Tasks phone view, tap on Add task at the end of the task list. Or tap and hold on any task and choose Add task option from the popover.
How can I delete a task in All Tasks phone view?
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To delete a task in All Tasks phone view, swipe to left and tap on Delete button. Or tap and hold on any task name and then choose the Delete option from the popover. 
What are the available actions in All Tasks phone view?
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The available actions in All Tasks phone view are:  

single tap - opens Task Information dialog;

right swipe - allows you to delete a resource; 

tap and hold - a popover with multiple options appears; 
How do I apply All Tasks phone view?
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To apply the All Tasks phone view, go to Menu - Views - All Tasks. 
What information can I update in Task Information dialog inside the All Tasks Phone View?
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In the All Tasks Phone View, using the Task Information dialog,  the application allows you to edit the Name, Percent Complete, Schedule Mode, Duration, Start Date, Finish Date, Priority, Hide task bar option, Roll up Gantt Bar to Summary option, Predecessors, Resources, Deadline, Constraint type,  Constraint date, Task type, Calendar, WBS Code, Mark task as milestone option, and to add Notes. 
What does the “All Tasks Phone View” functionality do?
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The All Tasks Phone View functionality is designed for Phone and is an easy way to manage tasks from the project. The user can easily search through the tasks by task name. 
What versions Project Plan 365 app support for saving?
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The MPP files saved with Project Plan 365 are compatible with Microsoft Project 2010 and newer versions.
How do I check the version of Microsoft Project that I use?
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In case of Microsoft Project 2016 and 2013, this value is located in the Account menu from the File backstage. In case of Microsoft Project 2010, this value is located in the Help menu from the File backstage.
What is Microsoft Project?
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Microsoft Project is a project management software product, developed and sold by Microsoft.
What views are available for Agile projects?
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The available Views for Agile projects are: Task Board, Backlog Board, Sprint Planning Board, Current Sprint Board, Agile Tasks, Backlog Sheet, Sprint Planning Sheet, Current Sprint Sheet.
What is Kanban?
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Kanban is an agile methodology that uses a backlog and board statuses to manage work in progress.
What is Scrum?
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Scrum is an agile methodology that uses sprints (time-boxed iterations, typically two weeks long) to organize tasks and allows for quick goal shifting.
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