Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Automatic Versus Manually Scheduled Tasks

The video tutorial explains the difference between automatic and manually scheduled tasks in project management. It covers how to change project options to set tasks as auto scheduled by default, and the benefits of auto scheduling, such as automatic calculation of task dates and durations. The tutorial also delves into manually scheduled tasks, where users have control over task dates and durations, and demonstrates how to manage these tasks effectively.

What is the main difference between automatically scheduled tasks and manually scheduled tasks?

How does the project automatically calculate the finish date for a task?

What happens to the start and finish dates of linked tasks when the duration of a preceding task is changed?

How can you change a task from automatically scheduled to manually scheduled?

What icon indicates that a task is manually scheduled?

What does a question mark in the task mode column signify?

What is the significance of defining start and finish dates for a manually scheduled task?