Set up projects quickly leveraging existing data residing in other programs, follow step-by-step guides, and access up-to-date and relevant assistance in the familiar Microsoft Office interface of Project Standard 2003.
Resource Assignments
Assign resources to your tasks or make resource adjustments to resolve conflicts and over-allocations. Add resources directly from the Active Directory directory service or the Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 address book.
Guided Planning and Management
Quickly master the project management process with the Project Guide, a step-by-step, interactive aid that helps you set up projects, manage tasks and resources, track schedules, and report project information.
Leverage Existing Data or Use Templates
Save time by quickly converting existing task lists created in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 into project plans. Or, use one of the many templates provided with Project Standard 2003 as a starting point for your project.
Dynamic Scheduling
Immediately assess the impact of task and resource changes to your overall project schedule. Project Standard 2003 automatically updates project information so you can prioritize work effectively and make better decisions.
Find Help As You Need It
Access built-in online help to get the latest training, articles, templates, and other resources to help you use Project Standard 2003 more effectively. Use Spotlights in the Help task pane to access project-related services and features to help you work smarter. Assistance on Office Online provides up-to-date Help resources and references for Project Standard 2003. Easily get the information you need by selecting a pre-defined topic or searching for keywords. Access premium on-demand training on various project management activities on Office Online.
Get timely and relevant assistance as you work with smart tags that alert you to alternate choices when you make changes to your plan, helping ensure your project plans are scheduled correctly.