How to Make a Task Critical in Microsoft Project

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Follow these steps: 

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1. Select a task in Microsoft Project and drag it forward to adjust its timing.
2. When you move the task, it becomes part of the critical path.
3. In the Planning Wizard prompt, choose “Move the task to start on Thursday and keep the link.”
4. Click 'OK' to save the changes.
5. These steps allow you to create or influence the critical path in your project schedule.