How to plan and communicate schedules (301621)

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Timeline

The timeline is a horizontal bar diagram that represents the life of a project and presents its major events and milestones in a clear, easy-to-grasp format.

For complete detailed information and steps on using a Timeline in Microsoft Visio, please see a version of this article at the following Microsoft Web site:

Calendar

The calendar gives you an at-a-glance view of team meetings, due dates, milestones, and other events in a monthly or annual format.

For complete detailed information and steps on using a Calendar in Microsoft Visio, please see a version of this article at the following Microsoft Web site:

Gantt Chart

The Gantt chart is a timescale that displays tasks graphically. Use a Gantt chart to track the progress of your project and monitor the effects of changes on your overall schedule.

For complete detailed information and steps on using a Gantt chart in Microsoft Visio, please see a version of this article at the following Microsoft Web site:

PERT Chart

A high-level brainstorming tool that helps you identify tasks, dependencies, and timeframes. You can also use PERT charts to show the hierarchical structure of a project's individual tasks.

For complete detailed information and steps on using a PERT Chart in Microsoft Visio, please see a version of this article at the following Microsoft Web site: