Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Sort and Filter Tasks and Resources

The video tutorial covers sorting and filtering in project management software. It begins with an introduction to sorting tasks and resources, explaining default sorting by task ID and how to customize sorting by different criteria like cost. Advanced sorting techniques include sorting resources alphabetically and renumbering them. The tutorial then shifts to filtering, demonstrating how to apply filters to hide data temporarily. It covers basic filtering using checkboxes and advanced filtering with custom conditions and user input. The video concludes with tips on creating custom filters for specific needs.

What is the default sort order in Project 2021?

• By task name

• By total cost

• By task ID

• By start date

How can you change the sort order of tasks in Project 2021?

• By dragging tasks manually

• By using the column drop-down options

• By renaming tasks

• By changing the project settings

Why might tasks not appear in the expected order when sorted by cost?

• Because the project is locked

• Because the sort is applied to resources instead

• Because the tasks are filtered

• Because the summary and subtask structure is preserved

What does the 'reset' button do in the sorting options?

• It applies a filter

• It clears all tasks

• It resets the sort to the default order

• It saves the current sort order

How can you achieve a more accurate sort by cost?

• By sorting by task ID first

• By removing the check mark next to 'keep outline structure'

• By sorting by start date

• By using a custom filter

What happens when you select 'permanently renumber resources' during sorting?

• Resources are grouped by type

• Resources are filtered by name

• Resources are deleted

• Resources are renumbered according to the new order

What is the main purpose of filtering in Project 2021?

• To permanently hide tasks

• To temporarily hide data without removing it

• To delete unnecessary tasks

• To sort tasks by priority

How can you apply a filter to show tasks with a duration greater than 10 days?

• By changing the project settings

• By sorting by duration

• By using the column drop-down and selecting 'greater than'

• By renaming tasks

What does the filter icon indicate in a column?

• That the column is sorted

• That a filter is applied to the column

• That the column is locked

• That the column is hidden

How can you create a custom filter in Project 2021?

• By changing the project settings

• By renaming tasks

• By dragging tasks manually

• By using the View tab and selecting 'new filter'