7-step beginner’s guide to mastering Microsoft Project for the web

Andreea Dascalu, MAPM
7 min readJun 17, 2024

Project for the web is Microsoft’s cloud-based project management solution, designed to simplify the process of planning, managing and tracking projects. Built on the Power Platform, it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, further enhancing its utility and accessibility.

For those looking to choose between Project Online and Project for the web, the article below takes an in-depth look at some of the key differences between the two platforms to help you determine which one is right for you.

If you’re eager to learn Project for the web’s powerful and intuitive project management capabilities, read on for a 7-step guide on how to get started.

1. Navigate the homepage

The Project homepage is where you’ll find all projects you have access to, including projects you created and others shared with you.

You can pin projects to the Favourites section at the top for easy access; simply locate them in the Projects list and click the…

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Andreea Dascalu, MAPM

Programme manager and operations professional writing about industry insights, trends and tools. Full Member of the Association for Project Management (APM).