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Create Internal Task Dependencies

There are many ways to create and edit dependency relationships between tasks. You can create dependencies between tasks in the same project using the Dependencies tab on the Task Properties dialog box, on Gantt charts, in spreadsheet views, and from a CPM network view to create internal task dependencies.

Note: To create predecessor or successor dependency relationships in a spreadsheet view, you must do this in a view that displays the task detail pane.

To create an internal task dependency

1. In a view that displays the task detail pane, right-click the task for which you want to create a dependency relationship and select Dependencies from the shortcut menu.

   The Dependencies tab on the Task Properties dialog box opens.

2. In the Project Tasks grid, click the task to which you want to create the dependency.

   A hierarchical list of tasks display in the WBS on the grid.

3. Select the task from the hierarchy:
   • To select a contiguous range of tasks, press the Shift key on your keyboard and click a range of tasks.
   • To select a noncontiguous range of tasks, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard and click the tasks.
4. Do one of the following to add the task to the Dependencies grid:
   • Double-click the task.
   • Select a task and drag your selection into the Dependencies grid.
   • Select a task and click Add Predecessor or Add Successor.
   • Right-click a task and choose Add Predecessor(s) or Add Successor(s) from the shortcut menu.

   The selected task is added as a dependency.

5. Click OK.

   The Task Properties page closes.

More information:

About Internal Dependencies

Create Multiple Dependencies

Modify Internal Task Dependencies

Delete Internal Task Dependencies

Define Open Workbench Default Options

About Dependency Relationships

Create External Task Dependencies