How to Make a Summary Task in Microsoft Project

Quick summary

A summary task in Microsoft Project groups related subtasks under a single parent task, giving project managers a rolled-up view of duration, cost, and progress. You create one by entering tasks in the Gantt Chart view and using the Indent Task button to establish the hierarchy.

Steps

1. From the Task tab, navigate to the Gantt Chart view.
2. Enter the tasks that should be grouped together in the task list.
3. Select the tasks you want to nest under the summary task.
4. Click the Indent Task button from the Task ribbon.
5. Enter a unique or descriptive name for your new summary task.
6. The top task becomes the summary task, and the indented ones become subtasks.