Project 2016 - Introduction

Project 2016

Lesson – Working with Tasks

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Step-by-Step

From the Student Data directory, open HOUSE2.MPP .

Enter tasks.

If necessary, scroll the right pane of the Gantt Chart view until Jun 4, ‘18 appears.

Steps

Practice Data

1. Select the first empty field in the Task Name column.

Click in the first empty field in the Task Name column.

A border appears around the Task Name field and the mouse pointer changes into a cross.

2. Type a task name.

Type Planning Phase.

The task name appears in the field.

3. Press [ Tab ]

Press [Tab].

The task is added, a bar appears on the Gantt chart for the task, and the cursor moves to the Duration column.

4. Type the task duration.

Type 1 and press [Enter].

The desired duration appears in the Duration field.

5. Click the next Task Name column and type a task name. The desired task name appears in the field. 6. Press [ Tab ] to advance to Duration . The task is entered; a bar appears on the Gantt chart for the task.

Type Conduct Site Survey.

Press [Tab].

7. Type the task duration.

Type 1 and press [Enter].

The desired duration appears in the Duration field.

8. Click the next empty field in the Task Name column and type a task name The desired task name appears in the field.

Type Develop Plans.

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