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What does the “Insert Recurring Task” functionality do?
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The “Insert Recurring Tasks” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to add a recurring task in project.
Can I add a task to Gantt Chart?
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Adding a task is allowed only in Gantt Chart, Tracking Gantt and Task Sheet views. To insert a task select on the View tab one of the above views. In an empty Task Name field, type a task name and press ENTER or press the Down arrow key on your keyboard.​

Where can I insert a task?
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There are three possible positions where you can insert a task in your project:
1. At the top of the tasks list in the Gantt grid
2. At the bottom of the tasks list in the Gantt grid
3. In the middle, relative to the selected task position: the task is inserted above the selected row.

What does the “Insert Task” functionality do?


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The “Insert Task” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to add a task in project.

What does the “Insert Multiple Tasks” functionality do?


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The “Insert multiple tasks” functionality allows you to insert multiple tasks at the same time.

What does the “Delete multiple tasks” functionality do? 
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The “Delete multiple tasks” functionality, as the name describes it, allows the possibility of erasing multiple tasks at a time from a project.

How many task types are there ?
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There are three available task types: Fixed Units, Fixed Duration and Fixed Work.

What is the difference between Fixed Units and Fixed Duration?
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The difference between fixed units and fixed duration can be seen when modifying the units and work for a task. For Fixed units tasks, when revising units and work -duration is recalculated. For fixed duration tasks, when revising units - work is recalculated and when revising work-units are recalculated.

How do I change a task type ?
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To change a task type, double click on the task name in the Gantt Chart, then in the Task Information dialog, go to Advanced tab and in the Task Type group select Fixed Units, Fixed Work or Fixed Duration and then click OK.

What happens if I edit the duration of a fixed work task?
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If you edit the duration of a fixed work task, nothing happens. Changing scalar work after making an assignment on a task will no longer automatically alter the Assignment Units field.

I want to have the Task Mode information for all tasks in Gantt Chart.
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To see the Task Mode field, use Insert column option under Format menu and select in the Field Name: Task Mode.

You can insert and display this column in views like Gant Chart, Tracking Gant or Task Sheet view. 

Task Mode column displays an icon indicating whether a task, is a manually scheduled task, or an automatically scheduled task.

What is Lead time?
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Lead time is overlap between tasks that have a dependency.

For example, if a task can start when its predecessor is half finished, you can specify a finish-to-start dependency with a lead time for the successor task. You enter lead time as a negative value.

What is Lag time?
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Lag time is a delay between tasks that have a dependency. 

For example, if you need a two-day delay between the finish of one task and the start of another, you can establish a finish-to-start dependency and specify two days of lag time. You enter lag time as a positive value.

How can I make a manual task a milestone ?
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To make a manual task a milestone, double-click on the task. In the Task information - Advanced tab, check "Mark task as milestone" - click OK.

What is a task note?
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A task note is a written message associated with a task.

How do I add a new project name, before adding a task?
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Just save the plan with the project name you want using the Save As option.
Does the time between the start date and the finish date get affected by weekends?
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Only if you change the standard calendar and make the week-ends working days.
Can Project Plan 365 run on a Surface GO device?
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Project Plan 365 if compatible with the Surface GO device.
Why can I not edit if I did pay?
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If you have paid from a Store and cannot edit or use the application please follow the activation specific steps for the Store from which you have bought the subscription. If you purchased from our website, please Sign In with your email and password inside the application.
How do I insert a recurring task between existing tasks?
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To insert a recurring task between existing tasks, select the row below where you want a new recurring task to appear.Then select Insert - Recurring Task from Task tab.Fill in all info in recurring task dialog.The new recurring task will be inserted above the selected task.The task IDs are automatically renumbered after you insert a recurring task.
In what views is allowed to insert recurring tasks?
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Create recurring task is allowed only in Gantt Chart, Tracking Gant and Task Sheet views.
What does the “Delete Task” functionality do?
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The “Delete Tasks” functionality, as the name describes it, allow the possibility of erasing a task from a project.
What does the “Set Task Duration” functionality do?
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The “Set Task Duration” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to change the task duration.
What are the supported link types/dependencies?
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The supported link types are: Finish to Start (FS), Finish to Finish (FF), Start to Start (SS), Start to Finish (SF).
In what views can I add a note to a task?
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You can add a note to a task in Gantt Chart, Task Sheet and Tracking Gantt views.
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