Project 2016 - Introduction

Project 2016

Lesson – Scheduling Tasks

S ETTING A D EADLINE D ATE

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Discussion

In addition to using the available constraint types, you can set a deadline date for a task. Unlike other constraints, a deadline date is not inflexible and does not affect the project schedule. Instead, the deadline date assists you in keeping your schedule.

When you assign a deadline date to a task, a down arrow appears on the Gantt chart, next to or on the bar for the task, indicating the deadline date. If you point to the deadline symbol, a ScreenTip displays the word Deadline followed by the task name and the deadline date.

If you do not complete a task by the assigned deadline date, an indicator appears in the Indicator column to alert you. You can then make the necessary adjustments to your schedule. The missed deadline indicator is a red triangle containing a white exclamation point.

NOTE Use the Project Guide to add deadlines to tasks by selecting from the Tasks pane the Set deadlines and constrain tasks link.

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Procedures

1. Switch to the Gantt Chart view. 2. Double-click the task for which you want to set a deadline date. 3. Select the Advanced tab. 4. Under Constrain task select the text in the Deadline field. 5. Type the desired deadline date.

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Step-by-Step

Set a deadline date.

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