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How to Manipulate the Gantt View

You can do the following to manipulate the Gantt view:

• Expand and collapse the task hierarchies to see nested tasks. Dependencies between the tasks are drawn in the Gantt chart.
• Expand subproject tasks within the task hierarchy list. Dependencies between tasks in subprojects and the master project are drawn in the Gantt chart.
• Use the handle in the lower right-hand corner of the chart to drag the window inwards or outwards to make it smaller or larger. When you place your cursor on this handle, it changes to a double-headed arrow.
• Move the vertical separator bar between the task list and the Gantt chart.
• Use the icons on the toolbar to manipulate the left and right frames of the Gantt chart as follows:
  • Expand/Collapse Gantt Table Rows. Use this icon and then click the plus sign before a row to display the list of tasks. Click the minus sign to collapse the row and hide the tasks.
  • Pan Gantt Sheet. Use this icon for scrolling the Gantt chart left and right along the project timeline. This is typically used for viewing an earlier or later point in the project timeline. Hold the left-mouse button down, drag the right frame of the Gantt chart left or right; then release the mouse button. The Gantt chart is refreshed at the new position.
  • Zoom In. Use this icon to zoom in and drill into the timeline. The timeline is automatically adjusted as you zoom in.
  • Zoom Out. Use this icon to zoom out and see a higher level of detail. The timeline is automatically adjusted as you zoom out.
  • Zoom To Fit. Use this icon to automatically fit the entire schedule into one viewable area.
  • Refresh. Use this icon to reload the Gantt chart with current data from the project. The Gantt chart is updated with any changes you make to your projects or tasks.