Change the Timescale

It can be useful to adjust the Timescale of the Task Area to show more or fewer activities on screen.

To create or edit a timescale bar for the Gannt and Crosstab report views:

  1. Format ribbon >> Project >> Timescale.

    The Timescale screen displays.

  2. Either create a New timescale or select a timescale to edit.

  3. Adjust the Top Tier, Middle Tier and Bottom Tier timescale settings, including:

    • Units

    • Count

      Note: Cannot be below 1.

    • Label

    • Text alignment

    • Time bar resolution

    • Day/week/month/year configuration

    • Period numbering options

    • Summary column configuration

  4. Click OK.

    The timescale settings apply to the current schedule and crosstab views.

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