Managing Project Tasks in Project 2013 for Windows

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Inserting a task in Project 2013 for Windows
  6m 47s
  A project is composed of one or more tasks: these stages need to be completed before the project can be finished. This video tutorial will show you how to create new tasks in your project, and how to modify the associated information. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Inserting a recurring task in Project 2013 for Windows
  3m 54s
  It can be useful to know how to create recurring tasks, which are tasks that are repeated a set number of times. The exact details and number of times that the task repeats can be defined using the recurring task wizard. Together we'll see how to define a recurring task's length, when it recurs, and how many times it recurs. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Importing tasks from Outlook in Project 2013 for Windows
  3m 8s
  If there are tasks that you have already created in Microsoft Outlook, you can import them directly into your project. We'll look at how to import these tasks individually or as an entire folder. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Editing a task in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 8s
  With Project 2013 it's easy to edit the information associated with a task, such as the deadline, the resource, or the name. Together we'll see where to find and change this information. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Linking or splitting tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 36s
  A project is not usually just a collection of unrelated events and tasks. In many cases, one task is dependent on another. We'll see how to create links between tasks, effectively creating prerequisites that have to be achieved before you can move onto the next job in your project. In Project 2013, it is also possible to split tasks in order to adjust their completion date. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Grouping tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 46s
  Creating groups is a good way of organizing the different tasks in your project. You can use the indent tools, which allow you to adjust the level settings for each individual task. Project 2013 also allows you to group tasks according to particular search values or criteria. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Adding Outline Numbers & WBS codes in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 50s
  In Project 2013 you can add outline numbers to better understand the structure of your tasks. If your company or organization uses its own numbering system, we'll also look at how to generate WBS codes for the items in your chart. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Sorting & filtering tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 39s
  You can adjust how the tasks appear in your task list. Project 2013 allows you to apply sort criteria in order to focus on specific kinds of information. You can also apply filters in order to more clearly focus on particular information. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Using tables to reorganize your tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 41s
  In Project 2013, there are many different tables available to help you work with your task information. Together we'll see how to change the information that you see using these tables, as well as how to create your own table if necessary. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Adding notes to your tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  2m 34s
  With Project 2013 it's possible to add a layer of notes to your document that won't appear on the chart itself. Together we'll see how to insert these notes into the task properties. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Highlighting certain tasks in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 55s
  In order to locate particular tasks, you can use the highlighting function. This tool temporarily changes the formatting of any task that meets your specified criteria, ensuring that you can find it quickly in your task list. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Inserting columns in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 53s
  You can use custom fields to create any kind of column you may need. We'll see how to change the information you see in your table by adding existing columns or by creating your own. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Creating dropdown menus within a column in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 15s
  You can save time for your coworkers or employees by limiting the possibilities within a column of data. In Project 2013, you can create dropdown menus within a data column to make enter information that much easier. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Using formulas to create custom fields in Project 2013 for Windows
  5m 31s
  If you can use the data already contained in your document to calculate the information you need, you may be able to use a formula to create a custom field. This would then save you from having to calculate each cell of information individually. Together we'll see where to add these formulas into your custom fields in Project 2013. FREE ACCESS