How to Make a Gantt Chart Online

Step-by-step guide

1

Start with a table that has date columns

A Gantt view is built from two date columns, a start and a due or end date. Open a table that has them, or add two date columns and give each row a start and a finish. A single-select Status or a percent-format number column is optional, but it unlocks progress fill on the bars later.

2

Add a Gantt view

Click the Add view button in the view tabs and choose Gantt. Pick your start and end date columns. Your records arrange into horizontal bars across a day, week, or month axis, one bar per row, in a split layout: an editable task list on the left and the timeline on the right. A today line marks the current date.

3

Link dependencies and show progress

If your table has a Link to record column, choose it as the Dependencies field to draw arrows from each predecessor to the task that follows it. Choose a percent-format number or a status single-select as the Progress source to fill each bar as work gets done. You can also nest subtasks under a parent task to keep a large plan readable.

4

Drag to reschedule, then share

Drag a bar along the timeline to move a task, or drag its edges to change its start or end date. The underlying date columns update automatically and the change shows in every other view. Switch the zoom between week, month, and quarter to fit the plan on screen, and share a read-only link so stakeholders can follow along.

Tips

• Add both a start and a due date column before creating the view, the Gantt needs both
• Use a percent-format number column for Progress so bars fill as work advances
• Add a Link to record column and pick it as Dependencies to draw arrows between tasks
• Nest subtasks under a parent task to keep a large plan readable
• Zoom out to quarter for a roadmap, in to week for detailed scheduling

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