Critical Path

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Fri 17 Nov 2023, 15:26 Delegate Seamus said...

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Critical Path

What do i specifically need to input to generate a critical path. I have put together a basic programme and linked some of the tasks but the system does not produce a critical path. Do i need to link all items with predecessors?

Wed 22 Nov 2023, 08:53 Trainer Marius said...

RE: Critical Path

Hello Seamus,

Thank you for your question. To show the critical path in MS Project, you need to go to the Gantt Chart Format tab, then tick the box next to Critical Tasks.

Your tasks do not necessarily need to be linked to show critical path. Project will shade the task or combination of linked tasks which determine the finish date of your project in red.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards
Marius Barnard
Senior Trainer
STL

Wed 29 Nov 2023: Automatically marked as resolved.

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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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