Estimating Tasks

The task component includes a Time tab on which you can record the amount of time needed to complete a task or sub-task.

To enter the estimated time to complete a task

Select a folder from the folder tree and click the Task tab in the upper pane.
Do one of the following:
- Double-click a task or sub-task in the Task pane.
- Select a task or sub-task in the Task pane and choose Task > Properties .
- Right-click a task or sub-task in the Task pane and choose Properties.
The Task Properties dialog box displays.
Click the Time tab.
Use the Start and Finish buttons to select a start and finish date.
Type the estimated hours required to complete the task in the Work field.
The rest of the Time pane is disabled, however, the values for Actual and Variance automatically calculate when the Work value changes.
Click OK.