Microsoft KB Archive/301621

= How to plan and communicate schedules =

Article ID: 301621

Article Last Modified on 7/27/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q301621



SUMMARY
This article contains the following brief information about creating action plans and schedules with the following solutions :
 * Timeline
 * Calendar
 * Gantt Chart
 * PERT Chart



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:

Microsoft Visio Assistance Center

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:

Microsoft Visio Assistance Center

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:

Microsoft Visio Assistance Center

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:

Microsoft Visio Assistance Center

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