Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Work with Timeline View

The video tutorial explains how to use the Timeline View in project management software. It covers enabling the Timeline View, adding tasks and milestones, customizing task displays, and adjusting the Gantt chart for better visualization. The tutorial highlights the importance of visual indicators for key tasks and milestones, and how to customize the timeline to suit user preferences.

What is the primary purpose of the Timeline View in project management?

• To replace the Gantt chart entirely

• To provide a detailed breakdown of each task

• To manage team communications

• To offer a high-level overview of the project

How can you add a task to the timeline?

• Select the task and drag it to the timeline

• Use the 'Insert' menu to add the task

• Double-click the task and select 'Add to Timeline'

• Select the task, right-click, and choose 'Add to Timeline'

What visual change occurs when a task's completion percentage is updated on the timeline?

• The task bar becomes thicker

• The task bar moves to the end of the timeline

• The task bar is shaded to reflect completion

• The task bar changes color

How is a milestone task visually represented on the timeline?

• As a dotted line

• As a highlighted rectangle

• As a callout with a diamond icon

• As a shaded bar

What feature allows you to change a task's display format to a callout?

• The 'Format' menu

• The 'Display as' option in the current selection box

• The 'View' tab

• The 'Task Properties' dialog

What is the benefit of adjusting the Gantt chart view?

• To add new tasks

• To change the color scheme

• To focus on specific sections of the project

• To hide completed tasks

How can you move the green border in the Gantt chart view?

• By double-clicking the border

• By selecting 'Move Border' from the menu

• By using the arrow keys

• By clicking and dragging the border