How to Create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Planner
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Planner: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'.
After that, find and select the plan you want to use.
Click the task cards one by one.
Subsequently, make sure that all the important information is properly indicated in each of them. Since you wish to create a Gantt chart, add the specific details, timeline, and assignments of the tasks.
Group the task cards afterwards based on their respective buckets, which indicate the progress. Simply grab and drag them accordingly.
Once done, click the 'View Charts' option.
Finally, go to the 'Bucket' chart. From the available options, this one is the closest to the design and content of a Gantt chart.
Quick answer: To create a Gantt chart in Microsoft, go to My Plans, select a plan, update task cards with details, timeline, and assignments, and group them by buckets. Finally, select View Charts and open the Bucket chart.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Generate a Gantt chart in Microsoft by updating task cards, organizing them into buckets, and viewing the Bucket chart in your plan. This guide shows how to create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Planner in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'" and finishing with "Finally, go to the 'Bucket' chart. From the available options, this one is the closest...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Planner?
7 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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft. Related guides: How to Create a Histogram Chart in Microsoft Excel, How to Create a Macro in Microsoft Excel and How to Create a Microsoft Form in SharePoint. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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