Statistics of Yellow Ribbon Project

As an alternative to (and providing more information than) the ‘Project Summary Task’, statistics for the entire project can be seen at any time. You can gain an effective overall ‘health check’ for the project in one place within Microsoft Project.

If you would prefer to view today's tip on the web, then visit our Project Knowledge blog where you will find step-by-step instructions on inserting a new task within an existing task list.

If you are using Microsoft Project 2003/2007, to display the Project Statistics dialog box:

1. From the Project menu, select Project Information.

2. Click on button.

This dialog box provides a high level project health check in one place within Microsoft Project 2007/2003.

TIP: Use button (from the tracking toolbar) as a shortcut to the Project Statistics dialog box.

If you are using Microsoft Project 2010, to display the Project Statistics dialog box:

1. On the File tab, click the Info tab.

2. In the Backstage view, choose Project Statistics from the Project Information drop down:

This dialog box provides a high level project health check in one place within Microsoft Project 2010.