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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.
Can I use a keyboard to navigate through the app?
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We provide keyboard support and keyboard shortcuts for various platforms.
How can I add a milestone?
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To set a task as a Milestone select the desired task - click on Task tab - Task Information - Advanced- check "Mark task as milestone" - click OK.
How do I change the spell check language on Mac?
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The spell check language can be changed from System Preferences, Language & Region option.
How to Enable the Spell Check feature on iOS?
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In order to enable the spell check feature on iOS, from your Home Screen go to Settings - General, then scroll down and go to Keyboard and scroll down and find the Spell Checking switch. Tap the Spell Checking switch and the Auto-Correction switch to enable them. After these changes, you can open your Project Plan app and the misspelled words will be underlined.
How do I change the spell check language on iOS?
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In order to change the spell check language, from your Home Screen go to Settings - General, then go to Language & Region and from iPhone Language select the desired language and click Done.
What does the “Export to Excel” functionality do?
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The “Export to Excel (CSV)” functionality exports the information in a textual, comma-delimited format. The exported file can be opened in Microsoft® Excel or any text editor. This format exports the task or resource information in raw table format, with no formatting or outline information.
How do I import an XML file from local device?
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To import a XML file, go to menu File - Import/Export - Import from XML. Select your XML file and press OK button.
How do I open an XML file from a cloud storage?
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To open an XML file from a cloud storage, go to menu File - Open and select the cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, BaseCamp, Box) where your project was saved.
Can I open an XML file from local device or cloud storage?
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Project Plan 365 app allows you to open XML files from local device or from cloud storage.
Can I import/export an XML project with Project Plan 365 app?
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You can export and import project data with the standard XML format of a Microsoft Project file. The XML format can be used to interchange project data between application and other programs.
Does your application opens any XML file?
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Project Plan 365 app opens the standard XML format of a Microsoft Project (.mpp) file.
What does “Export to Image” mean?
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The “Export to Image” functionality converts your project from an .MPP format to an .PNG format.
How do I import a project from XMind?
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To import a project from XMind please make sure that you exported your work from XMind into MPP format. In Project Plan 365 click File - Import/Export – Import Files – Import from XMind. In the Open dialog which appears select Projects (.mpp). Select the desired file and press Open.
How do I import a project from MindManager?
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To import a project from MindManager please make sure that you exported your work from MindManager into MPP format. In Project Plan 365 click File - Import/Export – Import Files – Import from MindManager. In the Open dialog which appears select Projects (.mpp). Select the desired file and press Open.
What is MindManager?
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A software application that can be used to manage projects, organize information and for brainstorming.

How do I import a file from SmartSheet?
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To import a project created on Smartsheet click File - Import/Export - Import Files - Import from Smartsheet. Select the format (excel or XML). If you choose Excel the Import Wizard will appear. If you choose XML the file will be automatically opened.

What is XMind?


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Xmind is a mind mapping software that supports mind maps, tree diagrams, fishbone diagrams, spreadsheets, organization charts, etc.
What is Xml?
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XML is a file extension for an Extensible Markup Language (XML) file format used to create common information formats and share both the format and the data on the World Wide Web, intranets, and elsewhere using standard ASCII text.
What is Mpp?
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MPP is an extension for a project file used by Microsoft Project project management software. These files store the info used by Microsoft Project to manage the assigning, tracking and reporting results on the aspects of project work, teams, schedules and finances.
How do I create a project based on an Excel file?
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To create a new project from an Excel Workbook click File - New - New From Excel Workbook.
Can I import from Excel file the tasks and resources if they are in the same sheet?
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Importing a file from Excel or CSV will not update Resources and Tasks at the same time if they are on the same sheets. The excel file will need to have separate sheets for Tasks and Resources.
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