## Compare Baseline Estimates to Actual Data

The whole point of tracking progress is to compare your original, baseline estimates with actual data collected during the project. By noting the differences, or variances, between baseline and actual data, you can judge how much your actual progress has deviated from the original plan. Your evaluation of these variances will help you make the adjustments necessary to keep the project on course.

To compare baseline estimates to actual data

1. On the View Bar, click Tracking Gantt .
2. On the View menu, point to Table, and then click Variance.

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