Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Create and Customize Reports - Part 1

This video tutorial provides a detailed guide on creating and customizing project reports. It covers the customization of the Project Overview report, including adjusting themes, layout, and formatting. The tutorial explains how to handle dates and tables, apply filters for milestones and tasks, and finalize report design with chart customization. The video emphasizes the flexibility of report customization to meet specific needs and branding guidelines.

What is the first step in customizing a project report?

• Adding a new table

• Loading the Project Overview report

• Selecting a different theme

• Changing the font size

Why is it important to save a copy of the report before making changes?

• To apply a new theme

• To ensure the original template is not overwritten

• To add new data fields

• To change the color scheme

Where does the report get the start and finish dates from?

• The milestones table

• The Gantt chart

• The project summary task

• The task list

What is the purpose of the field list in customizing reports?

• To change the theme

• To select and organize data fields

• To apply color schemes

• To adjust the page layout

How can you change the appearance of a table in the report?

• By selecting a different table style

• By modifying the chart design

• By adjusting the page setup

• By changing the theme

What filter is used to display upcoming milestones in the report?

• Completed tasks

• Upcoming milestones

• Late tasks

• Active tasks

How can you rearrange the order of fields in a table?

• By modifying the chart design

• By adjusting the page setup

• By dragging fields in the field list

• By changing the theme

What can be changed using the chart design ribbon?

• Field list order

• Chart colors and styles

• Page layout

• Table styles

What is the role of category variables in a chart?

• To adjust the page setup

• To apply filters

• To change the theme

• To display task names or IDs

Which element allows you to add or remove chart elements?

• Field list

• Chart design ribbon

• Three buttons on the right

• Page setup group