How to Create a PERT Chart Using Microsoft Office 2007

This article will teach you how to design a PERT chart using the Smart Art feature in Microsoft Office. Once you learn these basic formatting techniques, you can move on to using more advanced features and become a master in creating PERT charts.

Steps

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    Open Microsoft Office Word and locate the “Insert” tab. The “Insert” tab allows you to insert objects such as shapes, smart art, clip art, pictures, charts, etc.
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    Click on the “Smart Art” button. Choose from many design/template that best suits your project. Smart Art offer many styles to choose from: lists, processes, cycle, hierarchy, relationship, matrix, and pyramid charts..
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    Use the "Design" tab to make customizations. The design tools will allow you to make changes to the layout and styles. Do not be afraid to play around with the design tools and use your creativity to customize your PERT chart.
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    Use the “Format” tab to format your chart. Here you can adjust the shape outline,  fill, and word art formatting.
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Things You'll Need

  • Microsoft Office Suite Software

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Updated: April 14, 2020
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