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Define the Layout of a View

The Layout tab on the View Definition dialog displays a list of fields that appear as columns in a view. You can insert, remove, and format columns using this tab. The Layout tab displays the following information folders:

• Task Information
• Resource Information
• Project Information
• Highlights Information

You can perform the following tasks using this tab:

• Insert a column. Select the column in front of where you want the new column to appear and press the Insert key on your keyboard.
• Remove a column. Select the column and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
• Format the cells in a column. Click one of the cells in the column and click Format Cell to apply formatting options to the cells.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the Project ribbon.
2. Click New in the View group.
3. Double-click the information folders to display the field names.
4. Select and drag the field name into cells in the layout selection grid.

   For example, double-click the Task Information folder, and then double-click the Description subfolder. Drag the field name Short Name to a cell in the grid. To replace an existing field cell, drag the field to that cell. To add the field as a new cell in the grid, drag it to an empty cell.

More information:

Create a View

View Definition Dialog

Define the Description of a View

Set Up Sorts for Views

Set Up Filters for Views

Add Field Names on Views

Save Views