Project 2007 Tips, Tools, and Timesavers

Course Length

Three hours

Prerequisites

Project 2007 Introduction or equivalent experience

Course Description

This course is for the user who has a basic understanding of Microsoft Project but is interested in learning how to use timesaving features such as macros and custom fields. You will also learn valuable tips that will enable you to utilize Microsoft Project more efficiently.

Course Topics

  • Modify Gantt Chart Bar text
  • View the current table and view
  • Evenly split the window
  • View task ID numbers in Resource Usage view
  • Quickly display all tasks after applying a filter
  • Rename a field
  • Hide, unhide, and customize the View Bar
  • Move more or less detail in Network Diagram view
  • Use AutoFill to enter information
  • Wrap text in a cell and print a “To Do” list for a resource
  • Collapse all subtasks at the same time
  • Create a milestone task with duration
  • Display the Task Information or Resource Information dialog box
  • Link and unlink tasks using the keyboard
  • Copy a picture of selected information
  • Specify column(s) to print on all pages
  • View different pages in Print Preview using a keystroke
  • Display project summary information
  • Record, run, edit, and delete a macro
  • Add a macro command to a toolbar and a custom menu
  • Copy a macro to the Global Template
  • Remove a custom menu or menu command
  • Perform a PERT analysis using default weightings
  • View optimistic, expected, and pessimistic scenarios
  • Define a value list and a formula for a custom field
  • Display a graphical indicator in a custom field

What Participants Receive

Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions and practice exercises.