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Microsoft Planner Gantt Chart - How To Create It in 4 Simple Ways
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Published onAugust 7, 2024
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A Microsoft Planner Gantt chart can help you get a timeline view of a project’s tasks and sub-tasks. That way, you can effortlessly visualize the progress compared to the overall timeline planned for the project.
However, doing so in theMicrosoft Planner appis a tricky task. The new tool makes it a bit easier but its accessibility and adoption are minimal.
In this detailed guide, I’ll show you various methods to create a Gantt chart in the Planner app. Let’s get started!
How To Create a Microsoft Planner Gantt Chart
I’ve covered four methods in total:
In the New Planner App
The new Planner app might not be available in the Microsoft 365 Home portal’s Apps menu. You’ll have to access it from Microsoft Teams. Find below the complete steps:
There are some limitations to the Timeline feature though:
Considering this, you may need to learn how to set up the Gantt chart in the legacy app.
In the Legacy Planner App
The Timeline or Gantt chart view isn’t natively available in the legacy Planner. Find below some workarounds you can use:
Using Power Apps
You can also use a Power Apps solution to convert board or grid views to a Gantt chart. You’ll be using the no-code app development platform to set it up.
Using a Third-Party App
TheApps4.Pro Planner toolallows you to create Gantt charts from Microsoft Planner data, like projects, task boards, etc. It automatically imports, configures, and visualizes tasks in a timeline provided there are sufficient start times, date times, and statuses in the imported task boards.
When I used it to create the timeline view, it offered a14-day free trial. You can download the free trial app from theApps4.Pro Plannerofficial portal.
It might download additionalMicrosoft .Net packagesif the compatible resources aren’t available on your Windows PC.
Once installed and ready, follow these steps to import your Planner account into the app and create the Gantt charts you need:
Summary
So, these are all the tried and tested methods to create a Microsoft Planner Gantt chart in the new or legacy app.
If you find the Planner app falling short of features, you can also check outEdraw Project to create Gantt charts. You can also learn how toexport data to Excelorexport projects as a PDF.
If this article helped you or you know any better methods, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
