Create new calendar in project 2010

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new calendar in Microsoft Project 2010:

Prerequisites:

Creating a new calendar:

  1. Open Microsoft Project 2010: Double-click on the Project icon on your desktop or navigate to the Start menu and select Microsoft Project 2010.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the calendar template: In the "New Project" dialog box, select "Blank Project" and then click on the "Create" button.
  4. 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.
  5. Create a new calendar: In the "Calendar" dialog box, click on the "New" button to create a new calendar.
  6. Enter the calendar name: In the "Create Calendar" dialog box, enter a name for your new calendar, such as "My Custom Calendar".
  7. 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.
  8. 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:

That's it! You've successfully created a new calendar in Microsoft Project 2010.