Project 2016 - Introduction

Table of Contents

ABOUT OFFICEPRO – WE CHANGE LIVES! ...............................................................I

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OFFICEPRO?...................................................................II

TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................III

LESSON 1 -

EXPLORING PROJECT......................................................................1 Working with Project................................................................................................2 Recognizing Management Tools ..............................................................................3 Starting Microsoft Project ........................................................................................4 Using the Interface ...................................................................................................5 Using the Project Window........................................................................................5 Using Ribbons and Tabs............................................................................................6 Using Contextual Tabs ..............................................................................................7 Using Dialog Box Launchers......................................................................................7 Using the Quick Access Toolbar................................................................................8 Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar.....................................................................9 Exiting Microsoft Project ........................................................................................10 Exercise...................................................................................................................12 LEARNING PROJECT BASICS ..........................................................13 Opening an Existing Project....................................................................................14 Closing a Project .....................................................................................................17 Creating a New Blank Project .................................................................................18 Saving a New Project ..............................................................................................20 Setting Project Information ....................................................................................21 Defining the Project Working Times.......................................................................23 Adding a Nonworking Day ......................................................................................27 Using a Project Template .......................................................................................30 Exercise...................................................................................................................32 WORKING WITH TASKS ................................................................35 Exploring Tasks .......................................................................................................36 Working with Durations .........................................................................................36 Entering Tasks.........................................................................................................37

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LESSON 3 -

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