Key Points

• Many different types of bars can appear in the chart portion of a Gantt chart view. Each type of bar can represent a type of task (such as a summary task) or a condition of a task (such as completed).

• The Gantt Chart Wizard offers limited Gantt bar formatting, but the Format Bar Styles command (Format menu) gives you complete control over Gantt bar formatting.

• Although the Gantt Chart view is often synonymous with project plans, the Network Diagram view (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a PERT chart) is useful for focusing on the relationships between activities.

• The Calendar view is especially helpful for those who prefer a traditional “month-at-a-glance” format.

• The specific commands available on the Format menu vary with the view displayed, but most views in Project support some degree of customization.