# Format Gantt Bars

Microsoft Project applies default formatting to Gantt bars, which is suitable for many situations. But if you want to change the appearance of Gantt bars to include or highlight certain information, or to conform with corporate standards, you can format Gantt bars manually or use the GanttChartWizard. Using either method, you can:

- Change the color, shape, and pattern of a category of Gantt bars.
- Change the height of Gantt bars.
- Change the appearance of the link lines that connect Gantt bars.
- Add the date or other text to a category of Gantt bars.

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