How to Identify Critical Path in Microsoft Project

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Here’s a clear, step‑by‑step guide to identify the Critical Path in Microsoft Project: 

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1. First, open your Microsoft Project file and switch to the 'Gantt Chart' view, which displays tasks as bars along a timeline.
2. Next, navigate to the 'Format' tab, this is where we'll find critical path display options.
3. In the 'Bar Styles' group, locate and check the box for 'Critical Tasks' to highlight all tasks that lie on your project's critical path.
4. Your critical path tasks now appear in red on the Gantt chart. These are the tasks with zero slack that directly determine your project's completion date.