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What is the Calendar view?
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Calendar view offers the possibility to review your project tasks in a calendar format. Task bars span the days or weeks that the tasks are scheduled. This familiar format enables you to quickly see which tasks are scheduled on particular days, weeks, or months.
Can I insert tasks directly in the MS Calendar view?
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We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot insert tasks directly in the MS Calendar view.

How can I see the weekly tasks?
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To see what are the weekly tasks, you can use the MS Calendar view or you can filter the tasks in Gantt Chart view by going to menu Project-Filter-Date Range and insert the Start and Finish date.

Why I can’t see the “MS Calendar View” button in ribbon on the Mac platform?
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If the “MS Calendar View” button is not visible in ribbon, please press  "More" button. You should be able to find in the dropdown the button that doesn't fit inside the ribbon because of the small window size.

Are the customized options in my view Calendar available after I reopen the app?
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After closing and opening the application all the previous settings on the MS Calendar view are reset.

Can I zoom in or zoom out in MS Calendar view? 
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You can zoom out to a bigger picture of your project's tasks, or you can zoom in to see in more detail the tasks taking place in a particular day. Additionally you can choose a custom value for the zoom level. In order to Zoom In/Out, go to menu Project  - Zoom.
How do I group the tasks in MS Calendar view?
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The MS Calendar view does not support to group the tasks.

How do I sort the tasks in MS Calendar view?
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To sort the tasks in MS Calendar view, go to menu Project - Sort.

Can I navigate in MS Calendar View using arrow keys?
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You can navigate using arrow keys only on Project Plan 365 for Windows and Mac.
How do I format the MS Calendar view?
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We are sorry, you cannot format the MS Calendar view. To be able to format a calendar, please use the Calendar View.

How do I apply a filter in MS Calendar view?
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In MS Calendar view you can use filters to display only some specific tasks. When you select a filter, the MS Calendar view displays the information as defined by that filter's criteria. To apply a filter in MS Calendar view, go to menu Project -Filter and select the desired filter. Note that, by default, the filter applied is All Tasks filter.

How do I apply another table to MS Calendar view?
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The MS Calendar view does not make use of any tables.

Can I change the duration of tasks in MS Calendar view?
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In MS Calendar view you can change the duration of tasks by resizing their corresponding bars. You can drag from the end of the bar to the left.

Can I move tasks in MS Calendar view?
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In MS Calendar view you can move tasks to another day using drag and drop with the mouse.

What is the difference between MS Calendar View and Calendar View?
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The MS Calendar View is the traditional view that only allows you to view tasks in a monthly display while the MS Calendar View is an upgraded version that also allows you to schedule and customize the MS Calendar as desired. For more information, please check our Calendar View Online Help Article.
When should I use the MS Calendar view?
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You should use the MS Calendar view to show the tasks scheduled in a specific week or range of weeks. Also, the MS  Calendar view helps you to review the tasks that are scheduled on particular days, weeks or months.

What is the MS Calendar view?
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MS Calendar view offers the possibility to review your project tasks in a MS Calendar format. Task bars span the days or weeks that the tasks are scheduled. This familiar format enables you to quickly see which tasks are scheduled on particular days, weeks, or months.

How do I use the MS Calendar View?
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To use the MS Calendar View, first go to menu File – Options – General tab – check the Show MS Calendar View checkbox and click OK. The MS Calendar can be accessed from the View Bar, from the View menu or from the Quick Access Toolbar.

How to remove the project summary task?
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To remove the Summary task for your project, click on File - Options – Advanced (or File – Info - Project Options -Advanced). Uncheck the "Show project summary task" option and then click OK.
How to expand/collapse tasks in network diagram?
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To expand/collapse tasks in the Network Diagram view, click on the "+/-" buttons above the summary task boxes.
Does the Standard version include the Timeline view?
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The Timeline View is available for both Standard and Business subscription options.
Why is the Zoom option greyed out in the Task Sheet view?
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We are sorry, but you cannot Zoom In/Zoom Out in the Task Sheet view at this point.
On what platforms is Enterprise Team Planner view available?
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The Enterprise Team Planner view is available on Project Plan 365 for Windows and Mac.

I have the Business feature but the Enterprise Team Planner view is missing.
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If the Enterprise Team Planner view isn’t available in the Project Plan 365 application, please make sure you have the latest version of the application installed on your device: Download
How do I view more or less detail in Enterprise Team Planner view?
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Use the Zoom options by going to menu Project – Zoom to change the timescale units on the right side of the view.
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