Benefits and Drawbacks of using Microsoft Project

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Microsoft Project has been around for around two decades now (can you believe that?) and arguably has a pretty large slice of the project management software market share. Thousands upon thousands of project managers have used this powerful tool to quickly get a handle on their projects and keep everyone on the same page.

Just like every other software company, Microsoft is constantly looking for ways to improve this software based upon user feedback. It has made great strides in recent years in making MS project easier and more intuitive to use as well as reduce the learning curve that new users would experience when they fired it up for the first time on their machines.

What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of using Microsoft Project? Rather than focus on a particular version, this article will concentrate on the big picture of using MS Project and can help you determine if this is popular project management software package is right for you.

The Benefits of Using Microsoft Project

The following are some benefits for you to consider when it comes to using Microsoft Project:

• Familiar Look and Feel
• Integrates Well with Other Microsoft Products
• Powerful and Flexible User Interface

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