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Create a simple Gantt chart from scratch using Microsoft Excel
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By the end of this project, you will be able to create a simple Gantt chart to manage your next project. You will utilize the free online version of Microsoft Excel to create a Gantt chart from scratch. This Gantt chart will give you a better idea of how bar charts and conditional formatting work. This guide will incorporate some Excel functions to teach you how to use conditional formatting to make your chart and data interactive. In addition, this Gantt chart will allow you to track multiple tasks that run parallel with each other, and will incorporate some unique features such as a weekly view bar to organize dates more efficiently.
No background required
Gantt Chart
Microsoft Excel
conditional formatting
Excel Functions
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Analyze Gantt chart
Set up your project data
Format timeline
Add bars and highlight today’s date
Incorporate additional features
Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required
In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
by IZ
Oct 19, 2021It was an excellent training, very easy to follow the tasks.
by MA
Jun 22, 2022Short content but very useful, I would suggest adding an explanation on how to not include weekends in the chart. Thanks.
by AG
Mar 10, 2023Simple Topic but useful, Clear instruction and very easy to follow. Great teaching strategy.
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