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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Why Save a Baseline in Microsoft Project?
One of the most important steps in scheduling is to Save a Baseline. Without a baseline, you will never be able to analyze variance in your projects. In this blog post article, I will teach you how to save a Baseline in Microsoft Project.
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Assign Resources to Tasks in Microsoft Project Using Two Powerful Methods
Learn the two most effective methods to assign resources to tasks in Microsoft Project. Increase efficiency and ease of use with these techniques.
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Microsoft Project Task Constraints
There is one right way to set task Project Task Constraints in Microsoft Project, and one WRONG way to do this. In this blog post article, learn the correct way to set a task constraint.
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Installing and Using Microsoft Project QA Filters – Made Easy
Learn how to install and use seven custom Microsoft Project QA Filters to ensure high-quality and dynamic project schedules. Download the filters now!
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How to Set Up a 5/4-9 Work Schedule in Microsoft Project
Learn how to create the unusual 5/4-9 work schedule calendar that is used by organizations such as the US Federal government. Plus the trick required to get Microsoft Project to calculate Duration values correctly when you are using this calendar.
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Advanced Use of the Nonworking Time Calendar
Discover the power of Microsoft Project’s Nonworking Time Calendar in troubleshooting task scheduling problems caused by resource calendars. Gain valuable insights and enhance your project management skills through engaging and effective training.
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Nonworking Time Calendars in Microsoft Project (How They Work and Why They Matter)
Learn how Nonworking Time Calendars work in Microsoft Project, how they differ from the Project Calendar, and why correct setup is critical for accurate scheduling and Gantt charts.
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How to Add Company Holidays to Microsoft Project: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to add company holidays to your Microsoft Project schedule with this step-by-step guide. Ensure accurate project planning and scheduling.
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Adding Company Holidays in Microsoft Project
In this article, you will learn the tips and tricks for adding company holidays in Microsoft Project, such as Christmas Day.
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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.
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