How to Add a Milestone in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Milestone in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Gantt View, go to the Finish column and change the date by simply clicking the 'Calendar' icon next to the default input. Make sure that the Start and Finish dates are exactly the same.
After that, tap the cell under the Duration column and change its default value to 0.
Finally, a milestone will be added to the Gantt view of your Smartsheet document.
Quick answer: To add a milestone in Smartsheet, set identical Start and Finish dates using the Calendar icon in the Finish column in Gantt View, then change the Duration column value to 0.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Create a milestone in Smartsheet by matching start and finish dates in Gantt view and setting duration to zero. This guide shows how to add a Milestone in Smartsheet in 3 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Gantt View, go to the Finish column and change the date by simply c..." and finishing with "Finally, a milestone will be added to the Gantt view of your Smartsheet document". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Milestone in Smartsheet?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Add a Parent Row in Smartsheet, How to Add a Row in Smartsheet and How to Add a Sheet to a Workspace in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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