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How to adjust column width?
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To quickly adjust the width of any column in order to fit the longest item in the column, double-click the right border of the column title. The column width is automatically sized to fit the widest text in any cell.
What does the “Insert column” functionality do?
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The “Insert Column” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to add a column in project.
What does the “Insert Resource” functionality do?
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The “Insert Resource” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to add a resource in project.
Does inserting a task affect the project schedule?
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Inserting a task in your project may affect your schedule and you may run into problems. If you insert a new task under a summary task, the new inserted task will be a subtask. After you insert a task, the application automatically renumbers the tasks.
What is Split screen?
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The "Split Window" functionality allows you to see two views on your screen at the same time. When you split a view a bottom pane appears. This is a form view. It is very similar to the information dialog.

Where is the scroll bar located?
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Scroll bars are located at the right side and bottom edge of scrollable panes.

How to close/remove the split window?
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To close/remove the split window, go to menu Window-Remove Split.
How many types of Scroll Bars exists?
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There are two types of scroll bars: vertical and horizontal
Can I create a Network Diagram?
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For the moment the Network Diagram is view-only.
How can I set a predefined style for my Gantt Chart?
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To apply a predefined style for the Gantt Chart from your project, apply the Gantt Chart view – go to the Format menu and click a style from the list.
What does the “Gantt Chart Style” functionality do?
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The Gantt Chart Style functionality offers the possibility of applying a predefined style to all bars in a Gantt Chart View.
How do I format the nonworking time from the Gantt Chart?
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To format the nonworking time from the Gantt Chart, go into the Gantt Chart View – on the Format Menu – click Timescale – select the Non-working time tab – make the desired settings and click OK.
Can I remove nonworking time from my Gantt Chart?
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Although you can format nonworking time, you cannot remove it from the timescale in a view.
How do I change the duration of a task by resizing it?
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To change the duration of a task by resizing it, move your mouse the end portion of the bar and you should notice a specific icon of the mouse. Hold down the mouse and move the virtually displayed taskbar to the right if you want to increase the duration of the task, or to the left if you want to shorten the duration of your task. Release the mouse when you are satisfied to the resulted duration of your task or length of its corresponding taskbar.
How do I change the start and finish dates of a task by dragging the taskbar?
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To change the start and finish dates of a task directly from the Gantt Chart, locate in the chart area the task bar corresponding to the task that you want to adjust its start and finish date and drag the task bar to the left or right as you desire. During the dragging process, a virtual taskbar will be shown, guiding you through the change step.
How do I change the relationship between tasks from the Gantt Chart?
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To change the relationship between tasks from the Gantt Chart, apply the Gantt Chart View, double click on a link from the right side chart portion of the view. In the Task Dependency dialog select the desired relationship and click OK.
How do I add relationships between tasks directly on the Gantt Chart?
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In the Gantt chart, you can create dependencies by clicking on the Gantt bar of a task and dragging to another Gantt bar to create a Finish-to-Start dependency between the two tasks.
What actions can I perform directly on the Gantt Chart?
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On the Gantt Chart you can create dependencies, change relationships between tasks, drag a taskbar to change start and finish dates of tasks, resize taskbars to change duration of tasks, add progress to tasks, or change the appearance of nonworking time.
Can I export the Cashflow report to csv/excel?
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All the reports can be exported to CSV.

What is Timephased data?
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Time Phased refers to a task, resource, or assignment information that is distributed over time. You can review time phased information in any available time period in the fields on the right side of the Task Usage and Resource Usage views.

Can task types be used to change the hierarchical structure of a task?
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In order to change the hierarchical structure of a task or subtask as part of an outline structure for your project, you need to indent or outdent the task rather than change the task type or add a deadline date.
What is Fixed Duration Task Type?
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Fixed Duration Task Type applies to a task in which the duration is a fixed value and any changes to the work or the assigned units (that is, resources) don't affect the task's duration.
What is Fixed Work Task type?
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Fixed Work Task Type applies to a task in which the amount of work is a fixed value and any changes to the task's duration or the number of assigned units (or resources) do not affect the task's work.
What is Fixed Units Task Type?
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Fixed Units Task Type applies to a task in which the assigned units (or resources) is a fixed value and any changes to the amount of work or the task's duration do not affect the task's units.
What does the “Set Task Type” functionality do?
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The “Set Task Type” functionality, as the name indicates, allows you to change the types of automatically-scheduled tasks. The available task types are: fixed units, fixed work, and fixed duration. Project looks at a task's type to determine how duration, work, and units will behave as Project schedules your project.
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