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Linking tasks in Project 2007

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Aldo Esmerald has attended:
Project Introduction course

Linking tasks in Project 2007

Hi
I looked at the Introduction training manual to remind myself of how to link tasks but the doesn't cover this.

can you please send me some information on Linking tasks and lag times

Thanks

Aldo

RE: Linking tasks in Project 2007

Hi Aldo

Thank you for your question

There are 3 main techniques for linking tasks

Method 1

Select both the predecessor and successor task, and then click on the link task button on the main toolbar. (This has a chain icon)

Method 2

Place your mouse over the task bar of the predecessor task and click and hold down the mouse button. You can then drag the mouse down and position it directly over the successor task and let go

Method 3

In the table part of the Gantt chart type the predecessor task's ID number in the predecessor column

Once the link is in place you can add lead and lag times as well as change the dependency type by double clicking on the link to open the task link dialog box

Regards

Stephen

MS Project tip:

Compare Work and Duration

Duration is the timescale within which a task is done; Work is the specific time element used. For example, 3 days work in a duration of 2 weeks. To compare, add the Work field into the Entry table by right clicking a column heading to Add Field.

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