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How to Show Completed Tasks in Microsoft Project Board View
Question details
The user wants to keep completed tasks visible alongside incomplete tasks in the Microsoft Project for the web Board view without the default strikethrough formatting.
- Product
- Microsoft Project for the web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to view both finished and pending tasks on the project board to track overall progress.
- Observed behavior
- Completed tasks either disappear from the default view or appear with mandatory strikethrough formatting that cannot be removed.
Ensure you are logged into Microsoft Project for the web and have the necessary permissions to modify the view settings of your active project board.
Group Tasks by Progress to View Completed Items
Change your board's grouping settings to ensure that completed tasks are displayed in their own dedicated column.
By default, certain views in Project for the web might filter out completed items to keep the workspace clean. Adjusting the grouping to 'Progress' forces the board to categorize tasks into three distinct columns, making all tasks visible regardless of their status.
Navigate to your desired project in Microsoft Project for the web and click on the 'Board' tab located at the top of the screen.
Look for the 'Group by' dropdown menu situated in the top right corner of the board interface.
Click the dropdown and choose 'Progress' from the list of available grouping options.
Your board will now update to display three columns: 'Not started', 'In progress', and 'Completed', making your finished tasks fully visible.
Manage Projects Flexibly with WPS Office
If restricted formatting like mandatory strikethroughs in Microsoft Project limits your workflow, consider using highly customizable spreadsheets to manage your tasks. WPS Office is a free, lightweight alternative to Microsoft Office that offers powerful spreadsheet tools to track your projects exactly the way you want.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Get the free WPS Office suite from the official website and install it on your device.
- 2. Open a Project Template: Launch WPS Spreadsheet and browse the extensive template library for 'Project Management' or 'Task Tracker'.
- 3. Customize Your Workflow: Modify the task columns and apply custom conditional formatting to completed tasks exactly as you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove the strikethrough from completed tasks in MS Project for the web?
No, Project for the web automatically applies a strikethrough to all completed tasks by default. There is currently no supported built-in option to disable or change this specific formatting.
Why did my completed tasks suddenly disappear from the board?
They might be hidden depending on your active filters or default grouping settings. Changing your 'Group by' setting to 'Progress' ensures that the 'Completed' bucket is visible on your board.
Does the desktop version of Microsoft Project offer more customization?
Yes, the Microsoft Project desktop client provides extensive customization options for text styles, Gantt chart bars, and task highlighting, unlike the more streamlined Project for the web interface.
