Here are the clear ways to show predecessors in Microsoft Project:
- Open your project in Microsoft Project in Gantt Chart View.
- In the task table on the left, right‑click any column header.
- Click 'Insert Column'.
- Start typing 'Predecessors'.
- Select 'Predecessors' from the list and press ENTER.
- The 'Predecessors' column will now appear in your Microsoft Project.
- In the 'Predecessors' column, type the ID number of the task that must come before.



