Object Linking and Embedding
See OLE objects
Communication Between Programs: Object Linking and Embedding

Objects box
inserting linked or embedded objects into
Embed or Create Links to Graphics Objects

Office Assistant
The Office Assistant
Microsoft Project Help Topics

Office
Microsoft Project compatibility
Microsoft Office Compatibility
Office Assistant
The Office Assistant
Microsoft Project Help Topics

old passwords, confirming before changing
Change the WebInbox Password - for the Workgroup Manager
Change the TeamInbox Password - for Workgroup Members

OLE objects
benefits of using OLE
Creating Links to Objects or Data and Embedding Objects
canceling links to objects
Cancel the Link to an Object
editing embedded objects
Edit an Object
editing linked objects
Edit an Object
embedding
overview
An Embedded Object Can Be Edited
pictures into project plans
Embed or Create Links to Graphics Objects
project data into other programs
Link or Embed Microsoft Project Information in Another Program
project information
The Different Ways to Share Information
linking
overview
A Link Provides One-Way Communication
project data into other programs
Link or Embed Microsoft Project Information in Another Program
project information
The Different Ways to Share Information
to text in other project files
Create Links to Text Between Project Files
to text objects
Create Links to Text Objects
overview
Communication Between Programs: Object Linking and Embedding
text
Communication Between Programs: Object Linking and Embedding

online Help
Let Help Come to You
What’s Covered in the Online Help

online registration
Install Microsoft Project

opening
e-mail inboxes
Open the E-mail Inbox
files for import
Import Data
multiple files in workspaces
Open Several Project Files at Once: Workspaces
multiple project files to consolidate
Consolidate Open Project Files Quickly
project data in other formats
File Formats Supported by Microsoft Project
project files
Start a New Project File
TeamAssign messages
Reply to a TeamAssign Message
TeamInbox
Open the TeamInbox - for Workgroup Members
TeamStatus messages
Reply to a TeamStatus Message
TeamUpdate messages
Reply to a TeamUpdate Message
WebInbox
Open the WebInbox - for the Workgroup Manager

Optimistic Case task table
Task Tables

Optimistic Gantt view
overview
Task Views
task tables for
Task Tables

optimization
See leveling
Appendix A - Microsoft Project Specifications

order of projects in consolidated files
Organize Consolidated Projects

order of recipients for routed files
Route a Project File

ordering tasks or resources
Sort a View
Order and Group Related Tasks in Your Task List

Out of Memory errors
Appendix A - Microsoft Project Specifications

outdenting tasks
Outline Your Task List

outlines
collapsing
Expand and Collapse Summary Tasks
dependencies between inserted projects
Break a Large Project into Smaller Projects
expanding
Expand and Collapse Summary Tasks
indenting
Outline Your Task List
maintaining structure during sorting
Sort a View
outdenting
Outline Your Task List
task lists
Outline Your Task List

Outlook
See Microsoft Outlook
Send Updated Status by Using Microsoft Outlook

output
See printing; reports
Appendix A - Microsoft Project Specifications

overallocated Resources filter
Resource Filters

overallocated resources
adjusting assignments
Assignment Adjustments That Resolve Overallocations
adjusting tasks
Task Adjustments That Resolve Overallocations
decreasing work on tasks
Decrease a Resource’s Work on a Task
defined
Introduction
finding
Find Overallocated Resources
graphical view
Decrease a Resource’s Work on a Task
highlighted in red
Decrease a Resource’s Work on a Task
Assign One or More Resources to a Task
listing
Resource Filters
modifying working time
Modify a Resource’s Working Time
printing lists of
Resource Usage Information
splitting tasks
Divide a Task into Time-Separated Portions (Split Tasks)
viewing in Resource Allocation view
Resource Views

overbudget costs
comparing costs to budgets
Determine If Tasks Cost More or Less Than Budgeted
displaying overbudget resources
Resource Filters
displaying overbudget tasks
Task Filters
forecasting task cost overruns
Analyze Costs over Time with the Earned Value Table
printing resource information
Cost Information
printing task information
Cost Information
resource costs
Resource Filters
task costs
Task Filters

Overbudget Resources report
Cost Information

overlap periods
adding delays
A Delay You Can Use to Unjam Resources
causing resource overallocation
A Delay You Can Use to Unjam Resources

overlapping tasks
adding lead time to tasks
Add Lead Time to Tasks
changing link types
Change the Link Type
lead time
Create a Task Link
splitting off noncritical portions of tasks
Break a Large Task into Smaller Tasks

overloading resources
Assign One or More Resources to a Task

overriding
date constraints
Determine the True Length of a Schedule with Slipped Tasks and Inflexible Constraints
individual and category formatting
Change the Color, Shape, and Pattern of Gantt Bars
schedule changes
Determine the True Length of a Schedule with Slipped Tasks and Inflexible Constraints

overtime hours
displaying in TeamInbox
Change the Report Period, Display Overtime Work, and Modify Other Options of Your Task List in the TeamInbox
entering in TeamInbox task lists
Update Tasks in the Task List of Your TeamInbox
filtering resources by
Resource Filters
filtering tasks by
Task Filters
reducing task duration by assigning overtime work
Assign Overtime Work
reporting in TeamStatus reports
Send Updated Status by Using Microsoft Outlook
scheduling longer working times
Schedule Longer Working Hours or Additional Shifts
tracking in workgroup messages
Customize Workgroup Messages

overtime rates
assigning to resources
Assign a Rate to a Resource
calculating costs
Assign Overtime Work
default standard and overtime rates
Specify Default Standard and Overtime Rates
prorating
Control How Resource Costs Are Accrued

overview reports
Project Overviews

overwriting resource pool data
Create a Separate Resource Pool