Using Text Styles in Microsoft Project

Rather than use the formatting toolbar for changes to the current object’s text, styles can be applied by task type to show emphasis.

• for Microsoft Project 2003/2007
• for Microsoft Project 2010

 

If you are using Microsoft Project 2003/2007, to emphasise a Gantt Chart view’s summary task’s text:

1. From the Format menu, select Text Styles.

2. Set the dialog as below, noting the ‘Sample’ area:

3. Click OK to confirm the change of style to ALL summary tasks’ text.

Rather than use buttons in the Font group of the Task tab for changes to the current object’s text, styles can be applied by task type to show emphasis.

 

If you are using Microsoft Project 2010, to emphasise a Gantt Chart view’s summary task’s text:

1. On the Format tab, in the Format group, click Text Styles.

2. Set the dialog as below, noting the Sample area:

3. Click OK to confirm the change of style to ALL summary tasks’ text.

 

 

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