Microsoft Project Show Task Name On Gantt Chart
Microsoft Project is a project management software that is used for planning, scheduling, and tracking projects. One of the features of Microsoft Project is the Gantt chart, which is a visual representation of the project schedule. The Gantt chart shows the tasks, their start and end dates, and the dependencies between them. In this article, we will discuss how to show the task names on the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Project
The first step is to open Microsoft Project on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Microsoft Project icon on your desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Create a New Project
Once you have opened Microsoft Project, the next step is to create a new project. To do this, click on the "File" menu, then select "New" and choose "Blank Project".
Step 3: Add Tasks
The next step is to add tasks to your project. To do this, click on the "Task" menu, then select "Task Name" and type the name of the task you want to add. Repeat this process for all the tasks in your project.
Step 4: Create a Gantt Chart
After you have added all the tasks, the next step is to create a Gantt chart. To do this, click on the "View" menu, then select "Gantt Chart". The Gantt chart will show all the tasks and their start and end dates.
Step 5: Show Task Names on Gantt Chart
By default, the task names are not shown on the Gantt chart. To show the task names, click on the "Format" menu, then select "Bar Styles". In the "Bar Styles" dialog box, select "Task Name" from the list of options, then click on "Text" and choose a font and size for the task names. Click "OK" to apply the changes.
Step 6: Save the Project
Once you have shown the task names on the Gantt chart, the final step is to save the project. To do this, click on the "File" menu, then select "Save As" and choose a location and name for the project file. Click "Save" to save the file.
By following these steps, you can easily show the task names on the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project. This will help you to better understand the project schedule and track the progress of your project.