Export Your Project In Project For The Web To A PDF Document

Hey there, fellow Project for the Web users! If you’ve been using this tool for managing your projects, you might have noticed that there’s no built-in printing feature available just yet. But worry not, I’m here to show you a nifty workaround to this limitation to help you export your Project for the Web to a PDF. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to export your project as a PDF, which you can then easily print or share with others. If you would rather watch the YouTube video on this subject, click here or click the thumbnail below.

1. Export Your Project for the Web: Choose the Right View for Exporting

Open up your project in Project for the Web. Remember, you can’t directly export the grid view of your project. Instead, you’ll want to switch to the graphical-based timeline or Gantt chart view. This is the view that you’ll be able to export as a PDF.

2. Initiate the Export

With the timeline view of your project in front of you, locate the upper right corner of the screen. There, you’ll spot the “More Actions” button, represented by three dots (…). Click on this button to access a menu of additional actions.

3. Choose “Export Timeline to PDF”

From the menu that appears, look for the option that says “Export Timeline to PDF.” Click on it. This is where the magic happens. By choosing this option, you’re telling Project for the Web to generate a PDF version of your timeline view.

4. Monitor the Export Progress

Once you’ve selected the export option, Project for the Web will show you a series of screen tips that keep you updated on the progress of the export operation. Just sit tight and let the tool work its magic.

5. Open Your Exported PDF

When the export process is completed, you’ll see an up arrow button next to the PDF file name. Click on it. This will give you a dropdown menu of actions. Choose “Open” to view your newly minted PDF document.

The PDF document will open using your chosen application. Now, you’re in control! Feel free to save the PDF to your preferred location, share it with your colleagues, or print it out for your records.

And that’s a wrap! You’ve successfully navigated Project for the Web’s lack of native printing by exporting your project to a PDF file. Now, you’re equipped to share your project visually or have a tangible copy at hand.

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