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What happens if I edit the duration of a fixed work task?
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If you edit the duration of a fixed work task, nothing happens. Changing scalar work after making an assignment on a task will no longer automatically alter the Assignment Units field.

I want to have the Task Mode information for all tasks in Gantt Chart.
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To see the Task Mode field, use Insert column option under Format menu and select in the Field Name: Task Mode.

You can insert and display this column in views like Gant Chart, Tracking Gant or Task Sheet view. 

Task Mode column displays an icon indicating whether a task, is a manually scheduled task, or an automatically scheduled task.

What is Lead time?
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Lead time is overlap between tasks that have a dependency.

For example, if a task can start when its predecessor is half finished, you can specify a finish-to-start dependency with a lead time for the successor task. You enter lead time as a negative value.

What is Lag time?
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Lag time is a delay between tasks that have a dependency. 

For example, if you need a two-day delay between the finish of one task and the start of another, you can establish a finish-to-start dependency and specify two days of lag time. You enter lag time as a positive value.

How can I make a manual task a milestone ?
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To make a manual task a milestone, double-click on the task. In the Task information - Advanced tab, check "Mark task as milestone" - click OK.

What is a task note?
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A task note is a written message associated with a task.

How do I add a new project name, before adding a task?
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Just save the plan with the project name you want using the Save As option.
Does the time between the start date and the finish date get affected by weekends?
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Only if you change the standard calendar and make the week-ends working days.
Can Project Plan 365 run on a Surface GO device?
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Project Plan 365 if compatible with the Surface GO device.
Why can I not edit if I did pay?
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If you have paid from a Store and cannot edit or use the application please follow the activation specific steps for the Store from which you have bought the subscription. If you purchased from our website, please Sign In with your email and password inside the application.
How do I insert a recurring task between existing tasks?
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To insert a recurring task between existing tasks, select the row below where you want a new recurring task to appear.Then select Insert - Recurring Task from Task tab.Fill in all info in recurring task dialog.The new recurring task will be inserted above the selected task.The task IDs are automatically renumbered after you insert a recurring task.
In what views is allowed to insert recurring tasks?
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Create recurring task is allowed only in Gantt Chart, Tracking Gant and Task Sheet views.
What does the “Delete Task” functionality do?
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The “Delete Tasks” functionality, as the name describes it, allow the possibility of erasing a task from a project.
What does the “Set Task Duration” functionality do?
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The “Set Task Duration” functionality, as the name describes it, allows you to change the task duration.
What are the supported link types/dependencies?
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The supported link types are: Finish to Start (FS), Finish to Finish (FF), Start to Start (SS), Start to Finish (SF).
In what views can I add a note to a task?
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You can add a note to a task in Gantt Chart, Task Sheet and Tracking Gantt views.
Can I use a keyboard to navigate through the app?
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We provide keyboard support and keyboard shortcuts for various platforms.
Is there a way to use the app on an ios device and have the functionality of my bluetooth keyboard?
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You can use Project Plan 365 with a keyboard on ios device.
How can I add a milestone?
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To set a task as a Milestone select the desired task - click on Task tab - Task Information - Advanced- check "Mark task as milestone" - click OK.
Why can't I open an mpp file?
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If you are unable to open a mpp file please contact our support https://www.projectplan365.com/contact-support/.

How do I change the spell check language on Mac?
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The spell check language can be changed from System Preferences, Language & Region option.
How to Enable the Spell Check feature on iOS?
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In order to enable the spell check feature on iOS, from your Home Screen go to Settings - General, then scroll down and go to Keyboard and scroll down and find the Spell Checking switch. Tap the Spell Checking switch and the Auto-Correction switch to enable them. After these changes, you can open your Project Plan app and the misspelled words will be underlined.
How do I change the spell check language on iOS?
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In order to change the spell check language, from your Home Screen go to Settings - General, then go to Language & Region and from iPhone Language select the desired language and click Done.
What does the “Export to Excel” functionality do?
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The “Export to Excel (CSV)” functionality exports the information in a textual, comma-delimited format. The exported file can be opened in Microsoft® Excel or any text editor. This format exports the task or resource information in raw table format, with no formatting or outline information.
How do I import an XML file from local device?
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To import a XML file, go to menu File - Import/Export - Import from XML. Select your XML file and press OK button.
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