How to Build a Gantt Chart in Google Sheets | Easy Project Tracker Tutorial
Description:
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a clean and functional Gantt chart in Google Sheets from scratch.
We’ll create a project tracker with phases, tasks, statuses, progress bars, start dates, end dates, days left, and an automatic visual timeline. You’ll also learn how to add dropdown menus, date pickers, conditional formatting, progress bars, and a clean layout to make your spreadsheet easier to use and more visually appealing.
This Gantt chart is perfect for project planning, task tracking, content planning, business projects, school projects, and personal organization.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a simple but powerful project management dashboard built directly in Google Sheets.
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00:00 Google Sheets Gantt Chart Tutorial Intro
00:29 Rename Your Google Sheets File and Sheet Tab
00:43 Add Project Name and Set Up the Gantt Chart Layout
01:14 Create Project Start Date and End Date Section
01:46 Build the Main Gantt Chart Table
02:28 Add Phase 1 Header and Sample Tasks
03:07 Create Status Dropdowns in Google Sheets
04:03 Customize Dropdown Colors for Gantt Chart Statuses
04:34 Create Progress Bars with SPARKLINE Formula
05:44 Add Start Date and End Date Calendar Pickers
06:24 Add Days Left Formula for Your Gantt Chart
07:02 Style the Gantt Chart Table
07:58 Build the Gantt Chart Timeline in Google Sheets
08:54 Add Project Start Date to the Gantt Chart Timeline
09:42 Show Weekday Letters in the Gantt Chart
10:23 Extend the Gantt Chart Timeline
10:41 Style the Gantt Chart Calendar Grid
11:21 Add Conditional Formatting to Highlight Task Dates
12:27 Test the Automatic Gantt Chart Timeline
12:47 Hide Gridlines for a Cleaner Gantt Chart Template
13:05 Add Month View Above the Gantt Chart
14:06 Duplicate the Gantt Chart Table for Multiple Phases
15:20 Format Start Date and End Date Columns
15:52 Final Google Sheets Gantt Chart Overview