# Assign a Fixed Cost to a Task

When you know exactly how much the materials will cost for a task, or you’re not assigning resources to the task, enter a fixed cost. A fixed cost might be the cost of supplies for which you’ve already negotiated a purchase price. It could also be a bid you accepted from an outside contractor or the flat rate you always pay for a job.

To assign a fixed cost to a task

1. On the View Bar, click Gantt Chart .
2. On the View menu, point to Table, and then click Cost.
3. In the Fixed Cost field, select the task, and then type the cost.
4. Click or press ENTER.

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