Project 2016 - Introduction

Project 2016

Lesson – Scheduling Tasks

L INKING T ASKS

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Discussion

Linking tasks sets up a dependency relationship between two or more tasks. The Finish-to-Start relationship is the default relationship when two tasks are linked; the start of one task is dependent upon the completion of another.

Microsoft Project offers several methods that you can use to link tasks. To create a default Finish-to-Start relationship between selected tasks, use the Task ribbon , Scheduling group Link Tasks button. You can also create links from the Task ribbon , Properties group Task Information dialog box

Link single consecutive and multiple consecutive tasks, as well as two or more non- consecutive tasks. When you link tasks, a line with an arrow appears on the Gantt chart to identify the relationship between the tasks. This line is referred to as a link line.

NOTE Quickly display the Gantt bar for a selected task by clicking the Task ribbon , Editing group Scroll to task button . Create a Finish-to-Start link by dragging the predecessor Gantt bar to the successor Gantt bar. This method is not recommended because of unintentional problems it can cause.

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Procedures

1. Display the Task ribbon. 2. Select two or more tasks you want to link using the [Shift] key for consecutive tasks or the [Ctrl] key for nonconsecutive tasks. If you are using the [Ctrl] key, remember to select the predecessor task first, then [Ctrl] on the successor task. If you do not, the link will be a Start-to-Finish not a Finish-to-Start.

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Step-by-Step

From the Student Data directory, open HOUSE4.MPP .

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