Add default milestones

This procedure establishes the due dates for all the deliverables within a project.

1. Expand the project, if necessary, to display its items.
2. Right-click the Default Milestones item, and select Manage from the menu.
   The Manage Milestones dialog appears.

   

3. Click Add.
   The Define Milestone dialog appears.

   

4. From the Status list, select a document milestone.
5. Click the calendar button to set the Due Date.
   A calendar appears.

   

6. Select the required date and click OK to close the calendar.
   The Define Milestone dialog reappears showing the selected due date.
7. Click OK.
   The Manage Milestones dialog reappears showing your new milestone with its due date.
8. (Optional): Select the new milestone and enter a Comment, if appropriate.
9. Click Add to set additional milestones.
   Tip: If you want to delete a milestone, simply highlight its line in the Manage Milestones dialog, and then click Remove.
10. Click OK when you're finished.