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How do I exit the Collaboration mode?
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To exit the collaboration mode, you can close the file by going to menu File – Close, or press on the Exit button.

How can I enter in real-time collaboration mode?
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To enter in Real-Time Collaboration mode, first, you need to Sign In with your email and password inside Project Plan 365 app with an Editor account. Go to the menu Share – Real-Time Collaboration. If your file is not saved in Drive 365 cloud, you will be asked to save the file in Drive 365 and then the mpp file will be opened in Real-Time Collaboration mode. 

Is the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature available on both Windows and Mac?
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Yes, the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature is available on both Windows and Mac versions of Project Plan 365.
How do I edit my project using the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature?
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You can edit various aspects of your project by selecting options from the dropdown list. For instance:
  • Type "Indent” to indent the tasks in your project.
  • Type "Change Working Time" to modify working and non-working days for your project.
  • Type "Link" to create dependencies between tasks.
Can I open dialogs using the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature?
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Yes! You can quickly open important dialogs by typing in relevant keywords. For example:
  • Type "Task Information" to open the Task Information dialog, where you can edit task details.
  • Type "Resource Sheet" to quickly access the Resource Sheet view and manage resources.
  • Type "Project Information" to open the Project Information dialog, where you can set start dates, calendars, and other critical project parameters.
What kind of actions can I perform with this feature?
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The "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature can help you quickly access a variety of actions, such as:

  • Inserting tasks, milestones, or summaries
  • Assigning resources
  • Changing project settings
  • Managing dependencies between tasks, etc.

Essentially, it can locate any feature available within Project Plan 365.

How does the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" feature work?
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To use this feature, simply click inside the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" box and begin typing a keyword that describes the action you want to perform. A dropdown menu will appear with a list of related options, allowing you to select and execute the command instantly.
Where can I find the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" control?
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You can find the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" control on the top bar of Project Plan 365, right above the ribbon. It’s designed to be easily accessible no matter where you are within the application.
What does the "Tell Me What You Want to Do" control do?
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The "Tell Me What You Want to Do" control is a dynamic search box located in the top bar of Project Plan 365. By typing in words or phrases related to your desired action, you can instantly access features and commands without navigating through the software's menus.
Can I wrap resource names on gantt chart?
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The Wrap Text option can be applied to the Resource Names column.

Does the Text Wrapping apply for all the columns in my project?
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The  Text Wrapping can be applied to all columns from the Column Definition dialog or contextual menu.

How do I wrap text in a field?
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If you want the text to wrap to multiple lines if the column is too narrow to display it on one line, double click on the desired column header – from the Column Definition dialog check the Text Wrap checkbox and click OK.

Note: You can also wrap the text by right clicking on the desired column header and from the contextual menu click on the Wrap Text button.

How do I update the column definition?
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On editable views, columns can be updated by double clicking on the column header in the grid or going to menu Format – Column Definition and changing the column definition (field name, title, title and data alignment or column width).

How to change the width of an existing column precisely?
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To change the width of an existing column precisely you must double click on the column, then change the width input by clicking the up and down arrows.

Note: You can also change the width of an existing column precisely by right clicking on the desired column header and clicking on the Best Fit button.

What does the Best Fit functionality do?
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The Best Fit functionality dynamically adjusts the width of columns based on the content within the column with the longest entry.
What does the Text Wrap functionality do?
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The Text Wrap functionality automatically adjusts text to fit within designated spaces, enhancing readability and preventing overflow.
How can I set text lines for timeline task bars?
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To set the text lines for timeline task bars, go to the Timeline menu and set the desired value from the Text Lines dropdown list.

Note: The Text Lines value applies to taskbar only and not for Callout or Milestone tasks.
How can I show/hide the task progress I the Timeline view?
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To show/hide the task progress in the Timeline view, go to the Timeline menu and click on the Date Formats button. Check/uncheck the Task Progress checkbox and click on the OK button.
How can I show/hide the Timescale in the Timeline view?
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To show/hide the Timescale in the Timeline view, go to the Timeline menu and click on the Date Formats button. Check/uncheck the Timescale checkbox and click on the OK button.
How can I show/hide the task dates in the Timeline view?
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To show/hide the task dates in the Timeline view, go to the Timeline menu and click on the Date Formats button. Check/uncheck the Task Dates checkbox and click on the OK button.
How can I show/hide the Today line in the Timeline view?
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To show/hide the Today line in the Timeline view, go to the Timeline menu and click on the Date Formats button. Check/uncheck the Today Line checkbox and click on the OK button.
How can I change the Date Format in the Timeline view?
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To change the Date Format in the Timeline view, go to the Timeline menu and click on the Date Formats button. Select the desired date format from the list and click on the OK button.
How can I delete a callout task from the Timeline view?
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Deleting a Callout task from Timeline view is possible using:
  • Click on the Remove from Timeline button in the Timeline menu;
  • Right click on the Callout task and select Remove from Timeline from the contextual menu;
  • Select the Callout task and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard;
  • Uncheck the Callout task from Add task to Timeline dialog and click OK.
How can I delete a milestone task from the Timeline view?
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Deleting a milestone task from Timeline view is possible using:
  • Click on the Remove from Timeline button in the Timeline menu;
  • Right click on the milestone task and select Remove from Timeline from the contextual menu;
  • Select the milestone task and press the “Delete” key on your keyboard;
  • Uncheck the milestone task from Add task to Timeline dialog and click OK.
How do I display an existing task as milestone?
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To display an existing task as a Milestone task, select the task in the Timeline view and drag it outside of the Timeline.
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