T5/ MS Project - Tutorial: Scaling the Gantt

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In this MS Project tutorial you will learn how to scale Gantt chart:

• Create a custom 3-level scale
  
• Highlight non-working days
• Format the display

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We will start by adjusting the Gantt chart display to have 3 levels of information. To do this, double-click on the Gantt bar. In the menu that appears, select "3 levels" in the time scale option.

Then go to the intermediate level and choose "Week" . For the format, select "1,2,3,..." .

Then go to the bottom level and select "Day" as the unit. Set the interval to one day instead of 7.

Then go to the " Holidays " menu. Select a light gray color to display non-working days.

Once you have checked the display that appears at the bottom of the menu, click "OK" . And there you have it. You have a 3-level display on a daily scale.

Now we are going to change the formatting of the Gantt chart. In the format menu, click on "Gridlines" . Then for the Gantt lines. Select a line shape and choose the light gray color . Once that is done, click "OK" .

To change the bar lines, click on "Gridlines" again , then select "Bar Line" . Change the shape of the line and select the gray color .

You can experiment with different formats and levels to see what works best for your project.

Finally, to zoom in on your Gantt chart, you can use the "ctrl" key and scroll on your mouse. You can also use the zoom function located at the bottom right of your screen.