## Cut the Scope of a Task

As you examine your schedule, you may find that some critical tasks accomplish more than they need to, and therefore take longer than necessary. For example, if hanging clocks for an exhibit is a critical task, you can reduce its scope by hanging fewer clocks than originally planned. When you decide to cut a task’s scope, you show this in your project plan by decreasing the task’s duration. Shortening the duration of a critical task can shorten the project duration.

To decrease the duration of a task

1. On the View Bar, click Gantt Chart .
2. On the View menu, point to Table, and then click Entry.
3. In the Duration field, enter a new duration for the task.
4. Click or press ENTER.

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