Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021 - Workshop 06 - Formatting the Bar Chart

The video tutorial provides guidance on formatting a draft report using a template, focusing on document properties and Gantt chart views. It covers customizing columns, adjusting zoom and time scales, and offers final recommendations for effective presentation. The tutorial emphasizes using templates to streamline formatting tasks and improve document presentation.

What should you ensure is included in the Advanced document properties when using the template?

• The project deadline

• The company name, project name, and your name

• The list of team members

• The budget details

Which feature helps bring the bars into view if they are not visible in the Gantt chart?

• Zoom in

• Scroll to task

• Refresh view

• Reset chart

Where should the task calendar column be placed in the Gantt chart view?

• Between the total float and project name

• Between the start date and finish date

• Between the duration and start date

• Between the task name and duration

What is the effect of pressing the negative key twice in the Gantt chart view?

• It zooms in to show days

• It zooms out to show months

• It zooms out to show weeks

• It resets the view to default

What should you do if you are not using the provided template?

• Use a different software

• Create your own columns and format the bars similarly

• Skip the formatting step

• Ignore the formatting instructions