Ms Project Change Font Size In Gantt Chart
Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for managing projects. One of the key features of Microsoft Project is the Gantt chart, which provides a visual representation of the project schedule. The Gantt chart displays the tasks in the project, along with their durations and dependencies. The font size in the Gantt chart is an important aspect of the visual display. Changing the font size in the Gantt chart can improve the readability of the chart and make it easier to understand.
Step 1: Open the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project
The first step in changing the font size in the Gantt chart is to open the Gantt chart in Microsoft Project. To do this, select the "View" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. Then, click on "Gantt Chart" in the "Task Views" group.
Step 2: Select the tasks in the Gantt chart
Once the Gantt chart is open, select the tasks that you want to change the font size for. To select multiple tasks, hold down the "Ctrl" key while clicking on the tasks.
Step 3: Change the font size
With the tasks selected, you can now change the font size in the Gantt chart. To do this, click on the "Format" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. Then, click on "Text Styles" in the "Bar Styles" group. In the "Text Styles" dialog box, select the "Gantt Chart" option. Here, you can change the font size for the selected tasks.
Step 4: Apply the font size changes
Once you have made the font size changes, click on the "OK" button to apply the changes. The font size for the selected tasks in the Gantt chart should now be updated.
Step 5: Save the changes
Finally, it is important to save the changes that you have made in the Gantt chart. To do this, click on the "File" tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen. Then, click on "Save" or "Save As" to save the changes to the project file.
Changing the font size in the Gantt chart can make a big difference in the readability of the chart. By following these simple steps, you can easily change the font size in Microsoft Project and improve the visual display of your project schedule.