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Navigate to the tab (or Format tab depending on your view). Click Text Styles in the Format group.

Adjusting the text in the Gantt Chart - MS Project quick tip # 12 Microsoft Project 2019

To ensure your text appears "solid" and consistent throughout your project plan, you should use the feature rather than formatting individual cells. This applies global changes to specific categories (like all Summary Tasks or all Critical Tasks). Navigate to the tab (or Format tab depending on your view)

In the dropdown, select the category you want to modify (e.g., "All" for every task, or "Summary Tasks" for headers). This applies global changes to specific categories (like

Choose your font, size, and color. For a "solid," professional look, many users increase the font size or use bold styles for critical path items.

: You can rename these fields, create dropdown lists (Lookups), or use formulas to automate text entry.