How to Show Baseline in Microsoft Project

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Here’s how to show the Baseline in Microsoft Project, so you can compare planned vs actual dates, durations, and progress: 

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1. Click on the 'Project' tab at the top of your screen.
2. Next, locate the 'Schedule' group and select 'Set Baseline'. This captures your current plan as a snapshot for tracking progress later.
3. From the dropdown menu, click 'Set Baseline...' to open the baseline options dialog.
4. Select which baseline number you'd like to use from the dropdown menu.
5. Choose 'Entire project' to apply the baseline to all tasks in your schedule.
6. Click 'OK' to save your baseline.