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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How to Hide Tasks in Microsoft Project – Quick Filter Method (No Deleting)
Learn how to hide tasks in Microsoft Project without deleting them. Follow this quick filter method to instantly hide rows and clean up your project view. Step-by-step guide by Dale Howard MVP.
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Change the Owner in Project Server
Step-by-step guide to transferring project ownership in Project Server/PWA. Detailed checklists for both the current and new project owners.
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Create a Master Project in Microsoft Project Server
Learn how to create a master project in Microsoft Project Online or Project Server step-by-step. Follow this guide to efficiently manage your projects.
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Import a Free Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon
Boost your scheduling efficiency! Download and import our free pre-configured Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon file for Microsoft Project.
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Create a Filter for Critical Milestones in Microsoft Project
In this article I’ll show you how to create a filter for critical milestones in Microsoft Project. This is the best trick to focus on your critical milestones. #DaleHowardMVP
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Create a Filter to Identify Tasks Spanning Across Weekends
Learn how to create a custom filter in Microsoft Project to instantly spot tasks spanning across weekends, plus how to set up a 7-day calendar.
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How to Use the Split Task Tool in Microsoft Project
Learn how to effectively split tasks in Microsoft Project using the Split Task tool. Follow our step-by-step guide to manage your project schedule efficiently.
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How to Create and Assign Expense Cost Resources in Microsoft Project
Learn how to create and assign Expense Cost resources in Microsoft Project for accurate cost tracking. Follow these steps to manage your non-labor expenses effectively.
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How to Use Budget Cost Resources in Microsoft Project
Learn how to create and assign Budget Cost resources in Microsoft Project with this step-by-step guide. Track expenses efficiently for your projects!
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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
Reddit Project Online Community
LinkedIn Project and Planner Group
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