Lesson2.1.Entering Tasks

Lesson 2.1. Entering Tasks

Figure 2-1. Entering tasks in the project.

Tasks are the engines that propel the progress of a project. A task represents an amount of work with a clear outcome. As tasks are worked on, Project calculates their effect on the overall outcome of the project. If you have done a good job of project planning, you should already have an idea of what you need to do to accomplish your project's goals. So crack your knuckles and get readyit's time to enter tasks into your project!

1. Navigate to your Practice folder and open the Lesson 2 file. Save the file as Task List.

2. Click the first cell of the Task Name field.

   When entering a task, pick a name that clearly identifies the purpose of the task.

3. Type Write Microsoft Project 2003 and press Enter.

   The task is named and numbered.

   Enter a few more tasks into the project.

4. Repeat Step 3 to enter the following tasks:

   Your task list should look similar to Figure 2-1. Notice that even though you haven't entered anything more than the task name, Project has entered more information for the task based on the information it already has about the project.

QUICK REFERENCE

TO ENTER A TASK:

• TYPE THE TASK'S NAME IN THE TASK NAME FIELD, AND PRESS ENTER.