Learn how to create a Gantt chart in Excel. Create a Gantt chart to present your data, schedule your project tasks, or track your progress in Excel.

Create a new project file and then get your project going. Set the start date, project title, add tasks, and show the project summary task.

In Excel, select File > New, and then pick a project template like the Microsoft Project Task List. You can also export data from Project to Excel for data analysis and visual reporting.

Looking for a little help creating a Gantt Chart? Use the Gantt Chart Wizard to end up with the chart you want. Before you start, you’ll need to add the Gantt Chart Wizard to the Project ribbon. Select File > …

Export your project data to Excel for in-depth data analysis and create visual reports by using Excel PivotTables, charts, and other features.

It's tempting to start a project plan in Excel because it helps you quickly list all your projects, arrange them how you want them, and even create something that resembles a Gantt Chart view.

Add recurring tasks to a project for actions that repeat on a regular schedules. You can also create recurring reminders by adding repeating milestones.

Projects sometimes start as simple lists in Excel. But when they grow, import them into Project where you can organize and schedule tasks more efficiently. Work with early project specs using Microsoft …

You can have more control over your project by creating smaller projects in Project and then linking them into a single Project file to show where they fit in your master project.

Learn how to create a new project from a Microsoft project template or an existing project. Save time by using existing projects and templates.

To connect individual tasks with dependencies, drag the connector between tasks to show which tasks can only start when others are finished. Or, use the Shift button to select several tasks, right-click, …