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Chris_Hill
Copper Contributor
Mar 11, 2025

Gridline for Project Start Date Shifts When Printing

Hi

 

I have a solid gridline set for Project Start in the gridlines pop-up, which shows correctly at the project start date [Week 1] in the chart area. However when printing, including print preview, it shifts to the earliest task date [Week minus 13]. Please see screenshots below to illustrate. I'm running Version 2408 (Build 17928.20440). Any help appreciated - thanks.

 

  • John-project's avatar
    John-project
    Silver Contributor
    Mar 11, 2025

    Chris_Hill,

    In addition to Ignacio's suggestion, you could also not display the Start Date gridline but use the drawing tool to draw a vertical line at the start date. That will show correctly in the print.

    This isn't the first time there have been issues with Gantt Chart format printing so I'm not too surprised. I suggest you submit a request to fix the issue through the Project feedback channel at:

    https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/40792262-301c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472

    John

  • Ignacio_Martin's avatar
    Ignacio_Martin
    Steel Contributor
    Mar 11, 2025

    Hi Chris
    In my case, with an up-to-date version (2502), Project works as you describe, and it is not what is expected.
    Alternatively, you can show the Current Date or the Status Date, if you are not using it, and not show the Start Date, in the Grid option. The Current Date and the Status Date can be defined in Project > Properties > Project Information, as you may already know.
    I hope I have helped you.
    Ignacio

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