Microsoft Project Tips and Tricks
Its hard to believe that Microsoft Project has been around since 1984 and it’s still going strong throughout companies of all sizes. Here are some of my favorite Microsoft Project Tips and Tricks to help you improve your Microsoft Project skills. As an FYI, there are 2 different versions of the Microsoft Project Desktop application: Microsoft Project Standard Desktop version that is used on its own and the data is stored in an .mpp file and the Microsoft Professional version can be used with Microsoft Project Online or Project Server for an enterprise solution where the files are synchronized in a database. The majority of articles and videos will work with both but I will call out features that are specific to the Professional version also.
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Enhance Your Project Tracking with a Status Date Gridline in Microsoft Project
Learn how to enhance your project tracking experience in Microsoft Project by displaying a red, dashed gridline for the Status date. Plus, unlock a bonus!
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Customize Your Microsoft Project Quick Access Toolbar; Fast and Easy!
In this article, you will learn how to customize the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Project with a selection of commands that will make it much easier to use this powerful tool.
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Creating Cross-Project Dependencies in Microsoft Project: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the fastest method for creating cross-project dependencies in Microsoft Project. Follow these steps to easily establish task dependencies between projects.
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How to Identify and Remove Microsoft Project Filters
Discover how to identify and remove Microsoft Project Filters that may be causing missing tasks and ID numbers in your project. Read on to learn more!
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Easily Reassign Task Assignments in Microsoft Project
Learn how to easily reassign task assignments in Microsoft Project using the drag-and-drop feature in the Resource Usage view. Streamline your projects today!
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How to Hide the Default Task Mode Indicator in Microsoft Project
Are you tired of the annoying Default Task Mode indicator in Microsoft Project? Learn how to hide it with this quick and simple trick. Let’s dive in!
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Display the Work Breakdown Structure in the Resource Usage View
Discover the game-changing trick in Microsoft Project that uncovers the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of summary tasks in the Resource Usage view. Revolutionize your project analysis, gain a deeper understanding of tasks, and boost productivity with this powerful technique.
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Is In-Person Microsoft Project Training Better?
Looking to boost your skills in Microsoft Project? In-person training offers interactive learning, personalized instruction, and real-world scenarios for a comprehensive learning experience.
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Microsoft Project: Cancel Unneeded Tasks in Microsoft Project PROFESSIONAL
Learn how to effectively cancel unneeded tasks in Microsoft Project using the Inactivate Task feature. This professional version tool not only saves you time but also eliminates confusion about negative variances in your project.
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Dale Howard
Microsoft Project MVP “20 Years”
About Me
Hello there Microsoft Project lovers! I’m Dale Howard and I’ve been a Microsoft Project MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for 20 years in a row and I’m currently one of only 26 Project MVPs in the entire world. Pretty exciting, right!?
If you post a question about any of Microsoft’s PPM tools on the public message boards, look to see who the moderator or person that has answered the questions and you see, it’s frequently me answering your questions. Some people like to golf, I love Microsoft Project helping the community get to understand Microsoft Project much better.
I’ve been teaching students at all levels for over 20 years and have taught thousands of users around the world. I’ve written and co-authored 23 books on Microsoft Project, Project Online, and Project Server so if you’re like me and like to read over watching a video, you can Check Out My Books on Amazon.
For the people that like to watch videos, check out my YouTube channel. If you post a question in the comments, I’ll be happy to answer questions or create a new video to answer your question.
If you’ve got a question about Microsoft Project, Project Online or Project Server, check out some of these community post areas below where I am the moderator and have been answering questions on these message boards for over 20 years.
Microsoft Tech Community
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