How do I create a Task dependency?

Link two tasks so one affects the other.

How Do I...?Project Manager Last updated 13 Aug 2026

From the Timeline:

  1. Hover over the right edge of a task bar.
  2. Drag from the edge to another task bar.
  3. Release to create a dependency.

From the task:

  1. Open a task → Details → linked tasks.
  2. Add a related task and choose the relationship and dependency type (FS, SS, FF, SF).

Dependencies feed the critical path calculation.

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