FAQ Project Plan 365

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How can I print in A1 format in the online version?
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We are sorry, but you cannot print in A1 format on our web application at this point.
How do I roll up to a total project % complete?
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To change the %complete for the entire project, please insert the Summary Project in your plan by going to menu File-Options-Advanced tab and check Show Project Summary Task. Then, in the Gantt Chart view, change the percent complete for the project summary task.
How do I save as MS Project 2007 format?
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We are sorry, but the MPP files saved with Project Plan 365 are compatible with Microsoft Project 2010 and newer versions.
How to make the next task start at end of the previous task?
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To make a task start when another task is finished, you need to establish a Finish to Start dependency in Predecessors column or in Task Information dialog under the Predecessors tab.
How to make all cells bigger and smaller?
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To customize a table in Project Plan 365, click on the “Table” option under the “Project” menu and then choose the “More tables” option. Then choose the “Edit” option to make the changes you need. In the Row Height field insert the desired size and click on the Ok button.
What is the difference between automatic and manual schedule?
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The difference between automatically and manually scheduled tasks is that the manually scheduled tasks are not calculated by Project Plan 365 app.
Can you open shared project in mobile app?
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To open a shared project in the mobile app, go to the backstage menu and click on Open-URL insert the link and click on the Open button.
How do I add a predecessor?
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To add predecessors to tasks, go to Gantt Chart view and in Predecessors field insert the Task IDs.
How do I change all the constraint types to as soon as possible?
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We are sorry, but at this point, you cannot change all the constraint types at once.
What language does Erix know?
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English is Erix's native language.
How can I change the duration from days to weeks?
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To change the duration unit, go to menu File - Options - Advanced tab and on "Duration is entered in" field select the desired unit and press on the OK button.
How do I put out a current date line?
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In order to apply a line for the current date, go to Gantt Chart view and go to menu Format - Gridlines and select the Current Date.  Set the color and the line type and click on the OK button.
Can I use the Dashboard functionality on the web application? 
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On the web application, you can only open an existing Dashboard file, but you cannot create a dashboard file.
How do I create a master project file?
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To create a master project with subprojects first you need to make sure that you purchased the Business Subscription from our website.
Go to menu Project - Subproject -  Drive 365 or Computer. Select the desired mpp file and click Open.

Why is the Late Start Date field different to the Start Date field?


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The Late Start Date field represents the latest date an activity can start without affecting the planned project finish date. The Start Date field shows the date when a task is scheduled to begin.

How to spell check the full project at the same time?
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We are sorry, but you cannot spell-check the full project at the same time. You can use the spell-check feature for each task.
How do I chek the project cost?
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In order to check the project cost, please go to menu Project - Project Information and click on the Statistics button.
How to change the early start date?
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We are sorry, but the Early Start Date field is read-only at this point.
How do I change the paper size in PDF format?
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To change the paper size when you want to print or to export to PDF, go to menu File - Print - Page Setup and select another Paper Size.
How do I see a progress chart?
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You can see a progress chart creating a custom report or a visual report by going to menu Report - Custom Reports - New.
Does the question mark in the Duration box have any meaning?
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The default duration for new tasks has a question mark (1d?). The question mark indicates that the duration is an estimate. Add a question mark to any duration estimate. Remove the question mark to indicate a committed duration.

How do I access the customer service?
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Please submit a ticket to our Support Team:https://www.projectplan365.com/feedback/index.
Why the weekend days are black now?
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In order to change the color for weekend days or non-working days, please double click on the Timescale bar in Gantt Chart view. Go to Non-working time tab and on Color section select a new color and press Ok.
I want to do page set up but they are telling me the from date must be before to date.
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Please make sure that the FROM date is before the TO date.
How to flag a task?
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To flag a task you can insert a custom field of type Flag. Go to menu Format - Insert Column. Select a field from Flag1-20 insert a Title and click on the Ok button.
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