Create new calendar in project 2010
Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new calendar in Microsoft Project 2010:
Prerequisites:
- Microsoft Project 2010 installed on your computer
- Familiarity with the Project interface and basic concepts
Creating a new calendar:
- Open Microsoft Project 2010: Double-click on the Project icon on your desktop or navigate to the Start menu and select Microsoft Project 2010.
- Create a new project: Click on the "File" menu and select "New" to create a new project. Alternatively, you can click on the "Blank Project" button on the start page.
- Select the calendar template: In the "New Project" dialog box, select "Blank Project" and then click on the "Create" button.
- Open the Calendar dialog box: In the Project window, click on the "Project" tab in the ribbon and then click on the "Calendar" button in the "Schedule" group.
- Create a new calendar: In the "Calendar" dialog box, click on the "New" button to create a new calendar.
- Enter the calendar name: In the "Create Calendar" dialog box, enter a name for your new calendar, such as "My Custom Calendar".
- Set the calendar properties: You can set various properties for your new calendar, such as:
- Start date: Set the start date for your calendar.
- End date: Set the end date for your calendar.
- Workdays: Specify which days of the week are considered workdays.
- Work hours: Specify the start and end times for your workday.
- Save the calendar: Click on the "OK" button to save your new calendar.
Using your new calendar:
Once you've created your new calendar, you can use it in your project by:
- Assigning tasks to the new calendar: In the Task tab, select a task and then click on the "Calendar" button in the "Schedule" group. In the "Calendar" dialog box, select your new calendar from the list.
- Viewing the calendar: In the Project window, click on the "Gantt Chart" view and then click on the "Calendar" button in the "View" group. In the "Calendar" dialog box, select your new calendar from the list.
That's it! You've successfully created a new calendar in Microsoft Project 2010.