Gantt View

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‍Gantt charts are one of the most widely used tools in project management because they provide a clear visual timeline of a project, showing tasks, deadlines, dependencies, and who is responsible for each task. With a Gantt chart, teams can plan, coordinate, and track progress efficiently, reducing confusion and improving collaboration.

The Gantt View in Instagantt brings this functionality online in an intuitive, interactive workspace. On the left, you have the task list, and on the right, the Gantt chart timeline. You can access Gantt View from the top menu, where all project views are displayed. Clicking “Gantt View” opens the interactive timeline for your project.

🧭 Table of Contents

1. Why Use Gantt View
2. Key Features
3. How to Create and Schedule Tasks in Gantt View
4. Summary
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

💡 Why Use Gantt View

The Gantt View is a powerful project management tool that helps teams stay organized and meet deadlines. Using Gantt View, you can:

• Visualize your project timeline — see all tasks, start and end dates, and dependencies at a glance.
• Understand task relationships — identify which tasks depend on others and how delays may affect the project.
• Improve team collaboration — everyone knows what needs to be done, by whom, and when.
• Plan dynamically — adjust timelines easily using drag-and-drop scheduling, moving tasks and sections visually without retyping dates.
• Balance workloads — monitor team member capacity with the Workload panel to prevent over-allocation.

Overall, Gantt View turns complex project schedules into a clear, actionable visual plan, helping teams deliver projects on time and on budget.

✅ Key Features

Gantt View includes a variety of tools for efficient project management:

🖱 Interactive Scheduling

• Adjust task start and end dates directly on the chart by dragging task bars.
• Easily extend or shorten task durations as project needs change.
• Quickly rearrange your timeline to reflect evolving priorities.

📋 Customizable Task List

• Columns such as assignee, status, priority, and custom fields can be shown or hidden.
• Focus on the most important information while keeping your task list organized.

🔗 Task Dependencies

• Connect tasks to show relationships and sequence.
• Dependent tasks adjust automatically when the predecessor is modified.

👥 Workload Insights

• Open Workload Availability to see team capacity.
• Assign tasks while balancing workloads to avoid over-allocation.

🕓 Baselines

• Capture a snapshot of your project timeline.
• Compare current schedules with baselines or restore previous timelines if needed.

📝 How to Create and Schedule Tasks in Gantt View

Adding tasks and organizing your project is simple and intuitive:

1. Populate your project using the buttons under each section:
   • Add Task — to create individual tasks within a section.
   • Add Section — to create new sections to organize tasks by categories, phases, or stages.
2. Schedule tasks:
   • Enter dates manually in the Start and Due columns, or
   • Drag-and-drop task bars on the chart — recommended for most users.

How to use drag-and-drop effectively:

• Click the start of a task bar and drag it to the desired date.
• Adjust the length of the task by dragging the edges of the bar.
• Move tasks forward or backward to quickly see how changes affect your project timeline.

⚠️ Note: The start and due dates of sections and parent tasks are determined by the tasks or subtasks they contain. You cannot edit their dates directly in the date columns, but you can move the section or parent task on the chart, which will adjust all tasks inside accordingly.

This visual method makes planning easier, faster, and more accurate than manual date entry.

📌 Summary

Gantt View is the central hub for online project planning in Instagantt. It provides:

• A visual timeline for the entire project
• A customizable task list
• Intuitive drag-and-drop scheduling
• Tools for dependencies, baselines, and workload management

Gantt View helps teams plan projects efficiently, collaborate in real time, and stay aligned on deadlines.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where can I find Gantt View?

‍From the top menu, where all project views are displayed. Click “Gantt View” to open it.

How do I schedule tasks quickly?

‍Drag the task bars in the Gantt chart to set start and end dates visually — it’s the fastest and most intuitive method.

Can I adjust tasks using the columns?

‍Yes, you can enter dates manually, but visual adjustments with drag-and-drop are faster and easier.

Can I link tasks with dependencies?

‍Yes, tasks can be connected to maintain a consistent project sequence.

Can I check my team’s workload while scheduling?

‍Yes. Click the Open Workload Availability button at the bottom of Gantt view to balance assignments across team members.

What are baselines for?

‍Baselines capture a snapshot of your project schedule for comparison or restoration later.

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