Quick summary
Opening a Microsoft Project file requires launching the Project Desktop app and selecting your file through the file browser. Once opened, you can edit, save, and view the .mpp file directly within the application.
Steps
- Open Microsoft Project Desktop to access the application where you can edit, view, and open any Project files.
- Browse your files using the file browser and select the file you want to open.
- Your Microsoft Project file is now open — you can edit, save, and view it directly within Project.



