Category: Microsoft Project

How to create custom fields in Microsoft Project

This post shows how to create custom fields in Microsoft Project. To create custom fields, go to Project > Custom Fields. Then choose the type you want and add the fields. Following are detailed step-by-step instructions. Create a blank Microsoft Project document by starting Microsoft Project and clicking on...

How to add statutory holidays in Microsoft Project

This post shows how to add statutory holidays in Microsoft Project. To add a statutory holiday, go to Project > Change Working Time. Go to Exceptions tab and add the holidays. Following are detailed step by step instructions. Click on Project > Change Working Time. See Figure below: Ensure...

How to create a schedule in Microsoft Project

The easiest way to create a schedule in Microsoft Project is to use the Gantt Chart view. In this post, I will be demonstrate how to create a create the schedule, add/modify/delete tasks, and how add and remove dependencies. Gantt Chart View Start Microsoft Project and choose a blank...

How to change Project Start Date

This post shows how to change the project start date in Microsoft Project. To change the Project Start dates, go to Project > Project Information and change the Start Date. Following is a step-by-step explanation: Click on Project and then Project Information Update the Start Date and click ok...