How to Set Critical Path in Microsoft Project

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To set the critical path in Microsoft Project, follow these steps: 

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1. Let's start by opening your Microsoft Project file and ensuring you're in the 'Gantt Chart' view.
2. Now, navigate to the 'Format' tab in the ribbon (under 'Gantt Chart Tools' when the Gantt Chart is active).
3. In the 'Bar Styles' group, find and check the 'Critical Tasks' checkbox. This tells Project to visually highlight your project's critical path.
4. Your critical path tasks are now set in red on the Gantt chart.