{"id":93972,"date":"2024-08-19T01:51:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T05:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=93972"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:22:35","slug":"how-to-create-a-project-roadmap-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-project-roadmap-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create A Project Roadmap In Microsoft Excel (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel.png\" alt=\"How To Create A Project Roadmap In Microsoft Excel\" class=\"wp-image-102552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/How-To-Create-Project-Roadmap-In-Microsoft-Excel-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a project coming up? Then you\u2019re definitely going to need a project roadmap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A project roadmap is a visual overview of your project and usually contains a timeline, deliverables, milestones, project goals, potential risks, and resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a project roadmap is important for you to keep track of your timelines, goals, and activities. It gives you a bird\u2019s-eye view of your project, without having too many details. If you\u2019re in need of a project roadmap but you\u2019re unsure on how to create one, then you\u2019re at the right place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a project roadmap, you can use many tools, like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, or by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/roadmap-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free online roadmap maker<\/a>. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to create a roadmap on Microsoft Excel, and also how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customisable roadmap templates<\/a> to create your next project roadmap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/roadmap-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#step\">Step by step guide for creating a roadmap on Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to make a project roadmap in Venngage?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts: creating a project roadmap in Microsoft Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step\"><strong>Step by step guide for creating a roadmap on Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a project roadmap in Microsoft Excel, you can do the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open Microsoft Excel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Set up your worksheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Enter project data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Format the roadmap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Create a Gantt Chart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Add milestones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Finalize and save<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Share and update<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive deeper with a step-by-step explanation to help you create a project roadmap easily by using Microsoft Excel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open Microsoft Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start creating your roadmap, you will need to first locate and open your Microsoft Excel. Once you do this, you will then need to open a new, blank workbook. Opening a fresh, blank workbook, and not one that is already used is crucial to organize the project roadmap efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Open Excel:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Launch Microsoft Excel on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Windows, go to start and search for Excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On MacOS, go to your launchpad to search and open Excel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeefJSU-eFEUiIjWhx0GgfCx2gfcjDeksECTPul0Oi6e1mKNkoB1fGwMfluKjkeLivvfsgfSn8mkDixcQuRcQHomvjEdII_PijgJM-o1YWCgG6G5RJqon0wtaIJZmuZPwbCBIl-Z1ZvM8l798e2x2Mpel1PaBG6CTap9H_aTTZWA2q0Mt4Rk7E?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Opening Excel from Start\" width=\"728\" height=\"718\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Create a new workbook:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to File &gt; New to create a new workbook.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, click on \u2018Blank Workbook\u2019.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfJa_Vlj-1xEor5ZPdwNJ-Ae-zaDE27CDw_ivGX5qhk6K_cCJzRDthlKKOCiknpt8NiZF_MOF9yzY7zxqPglW5Tc_NiYyB6FmIbfmWPg0xsGM8LBTBUXglDkoYaa3HVQF40EYy3mun-M46QXQKOZ7z_IU7Xb-_YeieinP85vbzvu-PwMgSxfNs?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"How to create a new workbook\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeA13c_IeBDm38FQ5COb9xJybr5Q9SxleD8dbftgTIdMzR87UuCzBVh7YO9FNj2LhNfmvaQiN9CtOJDuZ8Bc5Ps5_PsVOsrjYbjlnRCrgSSSYMHtBVtsCl5S6A5T5i_Fj6VFbzzr6h7OqVTTIu1mSeL54tAQGnmfQy338MkcerngTIjziPZBtY?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Opening blank workbook on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Set up your worksheet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your worksheet open, it\u2019s time to set your worksheet up to start creating your project roadmap. Setting up your worksheet is an important process, to ensure that you get the format for your roadmap down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Rename the sheet:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Double-click on the sheet tab at the bottom and rename it to &#8220;Project Roadmap&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcUiwdHia6mkaMIagagnk-322Ck4Gbme6VDz1LPovjydgTYBVnhmrVCjfpsGcmgwPZprrPy-nBG-ra2VBXqaEeSCgRgFbikalB-Tq4_Qgy3Gd4Gs5n1ENqsc8-faXm6QGtEXqePdpSVwjZanM34GP2WDrQFLGgm8x9x4cHHV-z7mMWJw-ZMyN8?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Renaming worksheet on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Create headers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In the first row, create headers for your roadmap. Common headers include:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assigned To<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeHbuNLPOfQw0QvU_Ng_SdzXLWKjfAhh-OD7IIeElGTcI5_dmPZ4lRZcDrooxZs3TdgoEir8dRmZis2I5uYkjQMXyJB7mTW9LHOrnTK271zUPv0FAofP0GHAGmUYt8Xfld2TBoJiWvgziyz1MhkndH0zGv25lWFaadJzQIwnJCEB9WFzGQGBA?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Creating headers for a project roadmap\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Enter project data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve created your headers, your next step is to build your project roadmap by entering your project data. Here, you will list all relevant tasks and set their respective deadlines and calculate the duration of each task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also fill in the status, and person responsible for the tasks, and list any dependencies. Dependencies are tasks that depend on the completion of another task, or has prerequisites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. List tasks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Under the &#8220;Task Name&#8221; column, list all the tasks involved in your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc_g2k05AZ7rQ3mVGjfVzPqpWZQ-P0ZG_qfukBaQ2B0aou2wFWStzsoD3Ph6HfNEBhOQM21HNd1Pm_9UpYOMN0dKpwQ6-AF87CFWcuI2RKbfrnaSPReu-3gj_oxznQ9ymBDB0F1fUy7RJOxKlAdQPKRpLW02gOYqUXn3f4DRrQwP51Djy6jhQ?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Entering project data on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Fill in dates:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the start and end dates for each task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdTy7OM95rsCsz9xNAiLktdl-x5uiHS-h6S315ZAqMXDkgorzoCvme_KUK4qdoh4i9SFs4Uag3IkXPG76FO4CCaqv6uhUzPdOXh6bgo0mEyVTHaqEdvn0hJFuOMh_er-MytN-o3LSS_c8eJohBFw93uEUJV5yaWEQnHqWTICvheL_mwHoJkjRs?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Enter the start and end dates for each task\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Calculate duration:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use the formula =DATEDIF(Start_Date, End_Date, &#8220;D&#8221;) to calculate the duration of each task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe_ufxMww0I1ySSCbhuF2KLigwLGHGwospvDKi3W_7dowu8MVL8NVM0Th6pbUyg6t_fn-xx6lJD2p-oYgBhsy2v5vn7aYPyNcHegF60hD0_QUTQbiaJlSf4oFmbOJEodJ0RRwHnDkAYXmCHKpk_sfbMD-QqgsEpbN8VVQLnWDHeuPWLkglzVlM?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Calculating duration on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Status and assignment:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fill in the status (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed) and the person responsible for each task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcBxv5-w_jyI7f-TxLesYi_92gMJm7i1T-AtSCt7dyfPRLWG_R5gDGJjneFxZTrp4of3jUaGGmvu3kuG66a25MFvAenBfbChyT9o9qy--5gJqnna8Opv2WgMqbII9Y-ymY0p4UyNIOt4JV3phGSp2Uy-g0Qu2YaaLaVkVlou1-Ns5ZOz_yqUOs?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Adding status on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdLpzlTI2OZ4unfayCPaMaKDhlwV6PSzJALfirrlGWNMGyUFP0LPhtBtU-h7WHB5-NAw4pPOEmGExdsB9BTpN1GqDOMfkZjP3iITWPv0J2lFF_rjWhNS_CCDeFX4q07BMANzAPLh_5uW7k6lXLKQ1nu3OuVOaI2NM0o3V6p0zSebuuDkGOTXvU?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Assigning task on project roadmap\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Dependencies:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>List any dependencies or prerequisites for each task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeZFgeG7C-JKJeSmLJGfNGI9pHMieBH1YELs8zjJt6Fcmk8YV343PEwuUedotk9Rmk49dOZfLcSN7Jm4_MFmRfVDdoPQvyt5frSmd1eDZwAIVmpKH6jDJvit1LGzXZSWJ5HBWc3IzmlPcmCNb2K_-ZcGnnkrJ0hf8NI-kDpANA77mMq11Bh6vA?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Listing dependencies on project roadmap\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Format the roadmap<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your next step is to now format the roadmap in order to make it more visually appealing and for better readability. You will need to use different colors to highlight different tasks, and adjust column width to give your roadmap a clean and professional look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Format cells:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust the formatting of the cells to make the roadmap easier to read. Use different colors to highlight different statuses or task types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfRLw4BbJ4OSSFHutEwD_xC1OvJ-4aQziIkXI0GRbqiIP0E6Qpmo0TpSpnKofcP4i3I8XTGxIWldT17eOX3QqMzj17CltDiY_UgtkrUFfNFVa4jIoE0yKwW8JbcrcAznviAzyoDG_1aADQrj-3QNbfKoXXUIglV-CNTwJehZPbkjbkOswG-OA?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Formatting cells on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. AutoFit columns:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select all columns and use AutoFit to adjust the column widths to fit the content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeC1T7cWLGCSN1AKeCraJDdGfkTySCH4w3YpBVYopgC0-zNGboIpV9TZk0QfNeOaa_a7Qs01F9V6sNdUMrjwIuXNw4lcawlCMGIVUWilerGUUVA1fXVXTq7TB7ExT7I0YpyqEijNOstWpQAqiJbs5JSxLMVYUKZhjHqzdAZpziztmCNRRi41Q?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Adjusting columns with Autofit\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeOg93Tk4f8J9EGhhyCPn5my-xoOYeEAfk6jl-1uMQxMNZRsxvCmRndt0Yy788vts7qVmnLVDpNeNfUtBfAl72wpq543wB1bypkKu4HI654q6TQKqMFzTTrrehheJ6sINtzf4G0xXTe02eSEMBlGObyfwMjnAZ0CPtXv76WlnIvgS0ABjtbTg?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Adjusting columns on Excel with Autofit\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Create a Gantt Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Gantt Chart is a project management tool that helps you visualize a project better by using bar charts. It typically shows you the schedule of your project. Here\u2019s how you can create a Gantt Chart for your project roadmap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Select data:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Highlight the task names and their corresponding start dates and durations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfAm1rM3prgoVYWzFpoNhEH4bRq-61gapkXGPJu5y_kjFyOZVmGCU8OylrWegPMdz3C_ZVrUVVAVCd-plLntUj3PB7TgX6xObFV6CAI1Xy583ta-hRKvnNFydFLfAv0fs6k-h_scjXhlYpxvVMuVZvDvtq-uYtHsElz7CrX-QC0jxkqzyPNT0g?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Selecting data on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Insert chart:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Insert tab, select Bar Chart, and choose the Stacked Bar option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe4sTJ6OkoPhbVwtXhPhMwR6g5f_VMlxxAsgjcUDC3rJ4caThBVTPPuTAIi0pXzaYfQqOObZA9io0x611GGmLVB5ZG1c9uW9JHORE44aV-6k5-6Bt9P-IC6xs5NyVPPp8DxTpNX0AjgR1qTiI6088oq9b7x-4ShTjcMNzBII621sN8ZmE3Aiw?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Inserting chart on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf9i3Ar7kSHcwcnI3GwdzYwbhpo6RiATvcVvHA14IhSPNm4qEbeMAYM2r3Rj8Njpn13qwUczbAOWdPMnBxCIuvKe8-hhMj_-9HsV75pZTohdoRbHjFRsuNJC-3UDcz7SOxNcfAdn-W9JqF9EhSue72C-XXB6Z_wLx4ejGRO3V9ToK0ccFmxEY8?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Adding bar chart to Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Adjust the chart:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Format the Gantt chart by reversing the axis order, adjusting the colors and adding labels as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdswqIC7LILqNsbSHzLpBT-2_scZNYYLBPWFZsZcIDBGnQadr7NpLJRHyyF2Q15rg9Kh1eerLd5rbpQ2bRKa5EgoW2vC4ngxE8IKAAiBWSahnjlvkONySEs3lkzh8dWMw0oC4_OL0zIckYMmjWwzEWW8qyTZ4ImB8je_MM0-s1F19zVtBpSx5U?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Adjusting chart on Excel\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Customize:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use the Chart Tools to customize the appearance of the Gantt chart to match your project\u2019s branding or preferred style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf-uTW8heGOIHcSUVsIu6DiaCEm_W1mIf2z9wM58zcGIlb_YyiW8IhVjvI5XDFXzSgr-XGOB3UMtw5RGK0R_aeEXrpX3IGl6VXNg3V1_78x18vk11LZ4qF2qiZ1OQZXlFiXRuws7neQT1IOUwebzPVEUx0GFhawbqRgiYS4-5xHaFhakff4uJk?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Customizing chart using chart tools\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Add milestones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every project has milestones. It is important to identify this and highlight these milestones in your project to track major progress points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Identify milestones:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Determine the key milestones in your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. 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On the top right corner, click on \u2018Sign up for free\u2019 to create a free account with Venngage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe5OcX8zrnfXjDVO90tDQTb6oqxMuM-Ge7IkpesU2sHG6izXIOSqdOB1LaMrVeHSijieq43tXpglxf-QCplEQpEWtyEdLrUM-YETUURj7L7e_llRWfhaZjKoi_GU6nM9OUlRcpgTrUP9KDBAeFwa9FUpdPi4tNM5U8XXEIZzD6hSF-Tpb-brVE?key=0UEWMYjNJ6RhAOUdAhFljA\" alt=\"Venngage Homepage\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you create a free account, this makes sure that any project you create with Venngage will be saved, and allows you to revisit your work at any time to edit and save any changes or progress. 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Online tools are easier to use and offer more design customization, especially since you will also have the option of starting by choosing an existing, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customizable project roadmap template<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To wrap it all up, if you are looking to customize your project roadmap and add more branding, then using an online tool would definitely give you the freedom that you need to create a roadmap that will fit you best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/roadmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have a project coming up? 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