Lesson5.8.Understanding Task Indicators

Lesson 5.8. Understanding Task Indicators

You may have noticed the empty field between the Task ID and the Task Name. This column is designated for a task indicator. A task indicator helps identify the task, and tells the user if there is any additional information about the task. Table 5-3 shows the task indicator icons and descriptions.

Table 5-3. Task Indicators

Icon	Description
	The task has a note attached to it.
	The task is linked to a hyperlink.
	The task has an inflexible constraint: Finish No Later Than (for projects scheduled from the start date) Must Start On (for all projects)
	The task has a moderately flexible constraint: Finish No Earlier Than (for projects scheduled from the start date) Finish No Later Than (for projects scheduled from the finish date) Start No Earlier Than (for projects scheduled from the start date) Start No Later Than (for projects scheduled from the finish date)
or	The task has not been scheduled or completed within the constraint's time frame.
	The task is a recurring task.
	The task is complete.
	The task is an inserted project.
	The task is an inserted project that is read-only.
	This project has already been inserted into the project or another master project.
	The task has a calendar applied to it.
	The task has nonintersecting task and resource calendars.

QUICK REFERENCE

TASK INDICATORS:

• ARE TINY ICONS THAT APPEAR NEXT TO A TASK

• HELP IDENTIFY A SPECIFIC TASK OR TASKS AT A GLANCE AND ALERT THE USER TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TO DISPLAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING A TASK:

• POINT TO THE TASK INDICATOR.