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Editing task names, durations, and start/end dates
QuoteCloud allows you to update task details in the Gantt Chart content block, including names, durations, and start and end dates. This guide shows you how to make these edits to maintain an accurate project schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I edit task names, durations, and start/end dates in QuoteCloud’s Gantt Chart?
Open the Gantt Chart content block inside your QuoteCloud project, select the task row you want to change, then update the task name, start date, end date, or duration fields. Your edits are applied directly to the chart so the visual timeline stays current with the project plan.
What can I edit within a Gantt Chart task?
Within a Gantt Chart task you can update the task name, adjust the start and end dates, and modify the duration. These core fields let you keep each task aligned with real-world schedules and milestones. (Dependencies and hierarchy are managed through the chart’s dependency and structure controls.)
Why is editing task details useful?
Editing task names, dates, and durations ensures the Gantt Chart reflects real‑world changes—shifting deadlines, rescheduled phases, or revised workloads—so your visual schedule matches the actual project plan. For teams using sales quoting software or proposal software, accurate timelines help set correct delivery expectations in quotes and proposals.
Will changing one task automatically adjust other tasks?
Yes. If tasks are linked by dependencies, shifting a task’s start, end, or duration can automatically move dependent tasks to preserve logical sequencing. This reduces manual adjustments and helps maintain a coherent project schedule.
Can I add or adjust dependencies after updating a task’s timing?
Absolutely. You can edit dependencies directly in the Gantt Chart to define or change task relationships. Updating dependencies ensures that when a predecessor task shifts, its linked tasks respond correctly and the overall timeline stays consistent.
Is it easy to add new tasks or modify the structure while editing?
Yes. QuoteCloud lets you insert new task rows and adjust the task hierarchy and structure directly within the Gantt Chart, so you can evolve the plan as the project changes without leaving the editor.
Do edits appear immediately in the visual timeline and are they saved for stakeholders?
Edits are applied immediately to the visual timeline in the Gantt Chart, keeping the chart current with your project plan. Changes are saved to the project so stakeholders viewing the same QuoteCloud document or proposal see the updated schedule.
How does keeping the Gantt Chart up to date help my quotes and proposals?
Maintaining an accurate Gantt Chart ensures that timelines shown in quotes and proposals reflect realistic start and finish dates. When you use QuoteCloud as your sales quoting software or sales proposal software, up‑to‑date schedules reduce scope confusion, improve credibility with clients, and make your quote and proposal documents more reliable.