Project 2013 Intermediate

Lesson 7 - Customizing Project Information

Project 2013

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Step-by-Step

Set scheduling options.

Switch to the Resource Sheet view and notice that the Max. Units field displays percentages.

Steps

Practice Data

1. Select the File tab.

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The File Backstage appears.

2. Select the Options command. The Options dialog box opens.

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3. Select Schedule .

The Schedule page appears.

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Click Show assignment units as a: .

4. Select the Show assignment units as a: list. A list of options appears.

5. Select the desired option. The option is selected.

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Select the Duration is entered in: list and select .

6. Continue to change the scheduling options as desired. The desired options are changed.

7. Select OK .

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The Options dialog box closes and the scheduling settings are saved.

Notice that the Max. Units column now displays decimals.

Switch to the Gantt Chart view and create a new task in the first blank Task Name field with the name Final Report . Type 2 in the Duration field and press [Enter] . Notice that the duration is 2 hrs instead of 2 days . Create another task in the next empty field by typing Review Report in the Task Name field and pressing [Enter] . Notice that the default duration is an estimated 8 hrs .

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