Before diving into how to add Microsoft Project to Office 365, it’s important to note that Microsoft Project has been integrated with Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To-Do, providing a unified approach to task and project management within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. To access and use Microsoft Project features within Office 365, you’ll need to do so through Microsoft Teams, where these tools are integrated.
Steps to Add Microsoft Project to Office 365
Here’s how you can add Microsoft Project to your Office 365 environment:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams
Launch Microsoft Teams: Start by opening the Microsoft Teams application on your desktop or via the web.
Step 2: Install Planner (Which Includes Microsoft Project)
- Access Apps: On the left-hand side of Microsoft Teams, click on “Apps” from the side rail or menu.
- Search and Install Planner: In the search bar, type “Planner” and find the app.
- Click “Install” to add Planner to your Teams environment.
Step 3: Manage Your Tasks with Planner
Open Planner: Once installed, you’ll see the Planner icon appear in the left-hand menu of Microsoft Teams. Click on it to open the app.
Unified Task Management:
Planner will allow you to manage tasks from Microsoft To-Do, Planner, and Microsoft Project, depending on your subscription plan.
The features available (such as task dependencies, budget tracking, or resource management) will vary based on whether you have a subscription to Project Plan 3, Plan 5, or higher.
Additional Information
To access advanced project management features that were traditionally part of Microsoft Project, you may need to subscribe to Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5. These plans unlock additional tools within Planner that go beyond basic task management.
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