Microsoft Project Step by Step (covering Project Online Desktop Client)

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Take a guided tour

In this chapter

• Explore the Project user interface

• Manage files and set options in the Backstage view

• Work with schedule details in views

• Use reports to check a plan’s status

This chapter leads you on a quick tour of Project Online desktop client and highlights the essential features that make it such a powerful program. You get an introductory look at many of the Project features and conventions that you’ll work with throughout this book.

This chapter guides you through procedures related to managing files and setting options in the Backstage view, working with schedule details in views, and using reports to check a plan’s status.

Explore the Project user interface

When you start Project, its Start screen appears as ...