scheduling tasks when people aren't 100% dedicated to the project

[LL]

I am trying to schedule people who are not 100% dedicated to my project. I
want a 16 hour task to span over five days. MS Project is forcing the 16
hour task to take two 8 hour days. How can I do this?

 

[JulieS]

Hi LL,

I believe you are looking for a 5 day *duration* task with 16 hours of work.
Create the 5-day duration task. Split your screen (Window > Split) to show
the task form. Change the task type to fixed duration and click OK in the
task form. Select the resource from the drop-down underneath resource and
enter 16 hours of work in the work column. Click OK in the task form and
project will calculate the appropriate unit assignment to spread the 16
hours of work across the 5 day duration.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie