How to Create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Project

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To create a Gantt Chart, follow these steps: 

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1. Launch Microsoft Project. In the Gantt Chart view, type each activity or task in your project.
2. In the 'Duration' column, enter how long each task will take.
3. If you type '0' in the duration column it will create a milestone in your chart symbolized as diamond shape.
4. Click in the 'Start' or 'Finish' column and enter a date.
5. Select the tasks and click the 'Indent' task button. To create subtasks and summary tasks.
6. Add task dependencies by clicking the 'Link' task button.
7. After you have linked the tasks you will see the arrows connecting each task.
8. Go to the 'View' tab.
9. In the 'Zoom' group, select 'Entire Project'. This makes your chart clearer and easier to present.