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Show Task Name On Gantt Chart Project 2010

Gantt charts are a great way to visualize the timeline of a project. In Microsoft Project 2010, you can easily create a Gantt chart by entering tasks and their durations. However, by default, the chart only displays the duration of each task, not the name. In this article, we'll show you how to show task names on your Gantt chart in Project 2010.

Step 1: Open Your Project in Project 2010

The first step is to open your project in Project 2010. If you don't have a project yet, you can create one by selecting "New" from the "File" menu. Once you have your project open, you can move on to the next step.

Open Project In Project 2010

Step 2: Select the Gantt Chart View

Next, you'll need to select the Gantt Chart view. This can be done by selecting "Gantt Chart" from the "View" menu.

Select Gantt Chart View In Project 2010

Step 3: Customize the Gantt Chart

Now that you have the Gantt Chart view selected, it's time to customize it to show task names. To do this, right-click anywhere on the Gantt Chart and select "Bar Styles" from the context menu.

Customize Gantt Chart In Project 2010

Step 4: Add Task Name to the Gantt Chart

In the Bar Styles dialog box, select the "Task Name" row and click the "Text" button. This will open the Text Styles dialog box. In this dialog box, select the "Show" checkbox and then click "OK" to close both dialog boxes.

Add Task Name To Gantt Chart In Project 2010

Step 5: Save Your Changes

Finally, you'll need to save your changes to the Gantt Chart. To do this, simply click "OK" in the Bar Styles dialog box. Your Gantt Chart will now display task names along with their durations.

Conclusion

By following these five simple steps, you can easily show task names on your Gantt Chart in Project 2010. This can be very helpful when presenting your project to others or when reviewing your project timeline.

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