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Entering Task Information in Microsoft Project

Having just created a new project, your Microsoft Project screen should look similar to the one below. Your project is now ready for you to start entering your project information.

There are two basic methods for entering task information into Microsoft Project. You can enter your tasks directly into the Gantt Chart view (the default view, shown below), or you can double-click on a row in the tasks area and the Tasks dialog will be displayed. Each method has it's strong points as well as it's weak points.

If you have a list of tasks, entering them directly into the task area of the Gantt Chart view is quickest. The Task dialog is more detailed, allowing you to fill in items not available in the Gantt Chart view.

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For the this tutorial we will use the creation of a new Project Management Office as our example.

 

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