
Get more Project training in Denver or Phoenix with AETC. Some Microsoft Project templates will already have the “Current Date” line activated, but the color can still be changed in those files as well. If you are creating a template, doing this will ensure that the “Current Date” line is a part of every Project file, and that it is a color that stands out easily for others.

Ensure you are in Gantt Chart view by clicking the View drop-down menu, located in the View group of the Task tab, and selecting Gantt Chart.If this is the case, you can add or change the line to be more noticeable to anyone looking at the chart.

Typically, a current date line is part of the Gantt chart, but sometimes it is not obvious, as it might look like a dotted vertical line. Add the “Current Date” Line or Change the Color
