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Opening and Viewing Option for Two MS Project Files Simultaneously on Two Screens?
You can open either 2 windows of the same file or 2 completely different files at the same time across 2 screens.
I use a triple screen set up with my laptop and 2 x 34 inch widescreen monitors, with the display setting set to extend the desktop.
To achieve this you just need to reduce the project window from full screen view to a resizable window and then drag it to fill the two screens. When you have both files open you can use the Arrange All button in the View Tab to have them side by side one on the left screen and one on the right. - Resize them as necessary to make them fit perfectly. I do this all the time and it works perfectly.
Thanks for the prompt response.
However, the query relates to reporting a problem with Microsoft Project; not being able to open two different files on a single pc on two different screens.
Imagine yourself working on a MS Project file where you need to constantly refer to another Microsoft Project file. Unlike Word or Excel, project doesn't allows you to have the two files on two screens.
Wonder if this shortcoming can be addressed and fixed by the developers.
Will save a lot of time for project programmers and planners like myself working on extensively long files for hours.
Looking forward
Cheers
I don't understand what you mean. I can open multiple files and view them simultaneously using split screen via, View > Window group > Arrange all. It's not necessarily easy to work on the files especially with a small screen but careful use of filtering can make it easier. Another option is to temporarily create a master file with inserted projects.
If you are looking for the ability to have two separate instances of Project, then I suggest you submit a request via, File > Feedback > "I have a suggestion".
John