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MS Project 2013 Task Constraints Guide

There are 8 types of task constraints in MS Project 2013 that determine how tasks are scheduled on a project. The constraints include As Late As Possible, As Soon As Possible, Start No Earlier Than, Finish No Earlier Than, Start No Later Than, Finish No Later Than, Must Finish On, and Must Start On. Users can select the appropriate constraint type and specify dates in the Task Information dialog box to dictate how individual tasks are scheduled relative to start and end dates of the project and other tasks.

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MS Project 2013 Task Constraints Guide

There are 8 types of task constraints in MS Project 2013 that determine how tasks are scheduled on a project. The constraints include As Late As Possible, As Soon As Possible, Start No Earlier Than, Finish No Earlier Than, Start No Later Than, Finish No Later Than, Must Finish On, and Must Start On. Users can select the appropriate constraint type and specify dates in the Task Information dialog box to dictate how individual tasks are scheduled relative to start and end dates of the project and other tasks.

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MS Project 2013

There are 8 Task Constraints.

Constraint Constraint Description


type name

Task is scheduled as late as possible with the task


As Late As ending before the project ends and without delaying
Possible (ALAP) subsequent tasks. Default constraint when you
schedule from the project finish date. Do not enter a
Flexible task start or finish date with this constraint.

As Soon As Task is scheduled to begin as early as possible.


Possible (ASAP) Default constraint when you schedule from the
project start date. Do not enter a start or finish date
with this constraint.

Start No Earlier Task is scheduled to start on or after a specified date.


Than (SNET)

Semi-
Flexible Finish No Earlier Task is scheduled to finish on or after a specified
Than (FNET) date.

Start No Later Task is scheduled to start on or before a specified


Than (SNLT) date.

Finish No Later Task is scheduled to finish on or before a specified


Than (FNLT) date.

Must Finish On Task is scheduled to finish on a specified date.


Inflexible (MFO)

Must Start On Task is scheduled to start on a specified date.


(MSO)

Click Task Tab -> double-click the required Task under Task Name column -> Task
Information dialog box opens -> Advanced Tab.

Click dropdown box for Constraint type. Choose the constraint you would like to
apply.

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