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display only the tasks scheduled for the next week or the next month, click the AutoFilter arrow in the Start

column (Option A). If you want to quickly filter on a specific resource, click the AutoFilter arrow in the

Resource Names column (Option B). Note that you have the option to sort and group by column data type in

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need, the way that is most helpful to you and your stakeholders.

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