Create activities
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.. index:: Create activities

In order to create a new activity, do as follows:

#. click on the menu **Start > Activity**.

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#. Enter an activity  name in the appropriate row. 

In order to create a new activity in any position, do as follows:

**Alternative 1:** Set the cursor on the position you want in the Gantt chart and pressing the mouse button 
draw a bar. This way the start date and finish date as well as activity duration will be defined at the same time. 

**Alternative 2:** You can create an activity via the diagram field of
the context menu.

In order to create a new activity in any position, do as follows:

- Rightclick on the space in the Gantt chart where you want to create a
  new activity. It can also be between other activities.
- Choose the item **New activity** in the context menu .

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