How to Print and Scale a Project Online Timeline to PDF
Question details
The user needs to print a Project Online schedule grid and Gantt chart or save it as a PDF, scaling it appropriately to fit across one or two pages.
- Product
- Project Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Exporting a comprehensive schedule grid and Gantt chart into a specific number of printed pages or a single PDF file without losing information.
- Observed behavior
- The project timeline requires custom scaling during the print or PDF export process to prevent essential task information from being cut off.
Ensure you have Google Chrome installed on your device, as the custom scaling options required for this solution work best through Chrome's native print settings.
Scale and Save Project Online Timeline to PDF using Google Chrome
Use Google Chrome's built-in print settings to customize the scale of your timeline, ensuring it fits perfectly on your desired pages or PDF file.
Since Project Online relies on browser-based rendering, adjusting the scale directly through the browser's print preview is the most effective way to capture large Gantt charts and schedule grids.
Open your project in Google Chrome and configure the timeline view to display the necessary tasks, dates, and columns you wish to export.
Navigate to the project's 'Options' menu and select 'Print' to trigger the browser's print dialog window.
In the Chrome print preview window, scroll down the right-hand panel and click on 'More settings' to reveal advanced printing configurations.
Scroll down to the 'Scale' section, select 'Custom' from the dropdown, and input a lower percentage until the timeline fits onto one or two pages in the preview pane.
Change the destination printer at the top of the panel to 'Save as PDF', then click the 'Save' button to export your perfectly scaled timeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Project Online Gantt chart cutting off when printing to PDF?
This typically happens because the default browser print scale is set to 100%, which exceeds standard PDF page dimensions. You must access 'More settings' in the print dialog and reduce the 'Scale' percentage.
Can I export a Project Online timeline without using Google Chrome?
Yes, other browsers like Microsoft Edge and Safari also offer print-to-PDF functionalities. However, the exact location of custom scaling options may vary, usually found under 'Page Setup', 'Layout', or 'Advanced Print Settings'.
How do I fit a large project timeline onto a single page?
In the print preview window, set the layout to Landscape, choose a larger paper size format (such as A3 or Tabloid) if supported by your PDF driver, and reduce the custom scale percentage until the entire schedule grid fits within the preview boundaries.
