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Can I open MPP files from cloud storage on Mac?
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Yes. Go to File → Open, select the cloud location, sign in if required, and choose your project.Supported services include Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, iCloud Drive, and SharePoint Online.
Can I open an MPP file created in Microsoft Project on Mac?
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Yes. Project Plan 365 for Mac opens Microsoft Project MPP files directly, without requiring conversion to another file format.
How do I open an MPP file stored on my Mac?
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Go to File → Open → Computer, select your MPP file, and click Open.
How do I activate a subscription purchased from the Project Plan 365 website on Mac?
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Open the Project Plan 365 application. The Sign In dialog appears automatically when you launch the app. Sign in with the Project Plan 365 account associated with your subscription to activate it.
How do I install Project Plan 365 on Mac?
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Visit the Project Plan 365 Download page, select Mac, and click Download Project Plan 365.Open the downloaded .pkg installer and follow the onscreen instructions. After installation, you can launch the application from Applications or Launchpad.
Do I need Windows or Microsoft Project installed on my Mac?
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No. Project Plan 365 runs directly on macOS. You do not need Windows, a Windows virtual machine, or Microsoft Project installed on your Mac.
What are the benefits of using Project Plan 365 for Mac?
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Project Plan 365 for Mac lets you:
  • Open and save Microsoft Project MPP files.
  • Review schedules using familiar project views.
  • Create new plans and update existing projects.
  • Open and save files on your Mac or in supported cloud services.
  • Share MPP files with colleagues who use Microsoft Project.
  • Print project views or save them as PDF.
How can I work with MPP files on Mac?
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Use Project Plan 365 for Mac to open, view, create, edit, and save MPP files. The application supports the native Microsoft Project file format, so you do not need to convert your MPP files before opening them.
What is an MPP file?
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An MPP file is a Microsoft Project file that stores a project schedule. It can contain tasks, dates, durations, dependencies, milestones, resources, costs, and progress information.

What versions of MacOS is Project Plan 365 compatible with?


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Project Plan 365 is compatible with macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. It is fully optimized for Apple Silicon. Please make sure you have the latest version of Project Plan 365 installed.

What versions of MacOS is Project Viewer 365 compatible with?


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Project Viewer 365 is compatible with macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. Please make sure you have the latest version of Project Viewer 365 installed.

How can I change the size of the text in the header/footer on Mac?
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To change the Font for the Header/Footer on Mac, go to File menu → Print → Page Setup. In the Header/Footer tab, type and select the text you want to customize, then use the Font button to adjust the font settings.

On what platforms is AI Status Report available?
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AI Status Report is available on the Windows platform in the Project Plan 365 app downloaded from the Microsoft Store, and on Mac in the Project Plan 365 app downloaded directly from our website.

Can read-only users use AI Status Report?
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Read-only users can open the AI Status Report view and see the All Reports list. They can open and view a report, but can't edit it, and Open is the only report action available to them.
Is there a limit on how many reports I can generate?
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There is a daily generation limit per account for AI Status Report. If you reach it, you'll see a message the next time you try to generate a report.
What happens when an AI Status Report scheduled report is sent?
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When an AI Status Report scheduled report is sent, recipients receive an email containing the report. The email includes “Click here to update plan” button, which opens the project in Project Plan 365.
Can I schedule an AI Status Report to be sent to my team?
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To schedule an AI Status Report, go to menu Report - Scheduled Reports and click Add Scheduled Report. Select AI Status Report as the report type, choose the project, delivery email, frequency, and preferred delivery time, then make sure Report Schedule is Enabled is checked. Click Ok for the report to be scheduled.
What can I do with a report from the Recent or All Reports list?
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Opening the context menu (the three dots) next to a report gives you the following options:
  • Open the report.
  • Export to PDF — opens the save dialog.
  • Copy — copies the report with its formatting, so you can paste it, for example into an email.
  • Rename the report.
  • Delete the report.
If you close a report that has unsaved changes, you're prompted before you're taken back to the main view.
Where can I find my previously generated reports?
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Recently generated reports appear under Recent reports below the Generate report form. Click View All to see every report you've created. Click the refresh icon to load your latest reports.
How to save an AI Status Report?
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To save an AI Status Report, click on the Keep It button in the top-right corner of the generated report - type in a name and click Yes.
Can I edit the generated report?
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Before keeping it, the generated report can be edited directly: headers and text, tables (add or delete rows and columns, change alignment), and lists. Use the format bar at the top of the report to apply font and text styles.
Can I give additional instructions to customize the report?
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The Additional instructions field, found under Show more options, lets you ask the AI to, for example:
  • Translate the report into another language.
  • Adjust the tone, for example make it more brief.
  • Change formatting, for example replace tables with bulleted lists.
  • Add a new section, such as a list of tasks for a specific resource, or a “Risks to Watch” list.
What report lengths are available?
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The available report lengths are Concise, Standard, and Detailed. The report length is set under Show more options, before generating the report.
What reporting periods are available?
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The available reporting periods are: Last week, Last two weeks, Last month, Last quarter, and Custom Date Range, where you pick your own start and finish dates. The default reporting period is Last week.
How to choose which sections appear in the report?
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To choose which section appear in the report, open the Report sections selector, check which sections should be included in the report and uncheck the ones you do not need.
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