View and understand Gantt task bars
Use the Gantt chart task bars to understand task timing, status, dependencies, and phase information within your programme.
This guide is designed for project manager.
Steps
Step 1: Open the programme Gantt view
Navigate to the programme view that displays the Gantt chart so you can see all tasks laid out on a timeline.
Step 2: Locate a specific task bar on the timeline
Find the horizontal bar that represents your task, positioned between the overall Gantt start and end dates based on the task schedule.
Step 3: Review task status and completion
Look at the task's colour and status icon to see whether it is on track, overdue, on hold, or cancelled, and check its completion percentage where shown.
Step 4: Identify phase colour and related tasks
Use the phase colour and any highlighted related bars to understand which phase the task belongs to and how it is linked to predecessors and dependent tasks.
Step 5: Hover or click to focus on a task
Move your cursor over or click the task bar to highlight it, reveal any exception chips, and focus on tasks that require attention.
Last updated: 2026-07-11