Define format
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.. index:: Define format

You can define the bar labelling and colour for activities and
subprojects at your convenience.

In order to define the format, do as follows:

- Activate the tab **Format** in the window Project properties.

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You can use the area **Bar labelling** to define the bar labelling
of activities and subprojects.

- The **Type** column shows which object – an activity or a subproject - is labelled.
- The  **Position** column  indicates the labelling position.
- The **Content** column indicates the selected labelling.
- Set the cursor on the area **Bar labelling** according to the required position in the corresponding row.
- Then switch to  area **Fields** and choose a variable that should be integrated into the labelling.
- By double-clicking it will be copied in the field **Bar labelling**. 
- Finally, click on the button **OK**.

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