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Project planning template Excel template

Track task owners, start and end dates, calendar durations and entered progress.

Download Excel templateFree · .xlsx · 30 rows · no macrosVersion française

File preview

The displayed data is fictional. Replace examples with your data in the amber cells. Blue cells contain formulas.

Actual workbook preview: Project planning template

How to fill in the template

  1. Break the project into tasks and assign an owner.
  2. Enter start and end dates. Duration includes both endpoints and weekends.
  3. Enter progress from 0% to 100% and update notes. Review task dependencies outside this simple tracker.

Calculations cover rows 10–39. To extend the file, copy the final row with its formulas and update total ranges.

Worked example

A task from 5 to 9 October lasts 5 calendar days including both dates.

What to check

This is a task list, not a critical-path scheduler or Gantt chart. Progress is entered manually.

Included columns

  • Task
  • Owner
  • Start
  • End
  • Duration (days)
  • Progress
  • Notes

Frequently asked questions

Is the file free?

Yes. Download without an account or payment. You can edit the file for your personal or professional use.

How do I open it?

Open the .xlsx file in Excel or a spreadsheet app supporting this format. You can import it into Google Sheets; check formulas and formatting after import.

Is my data sent to Toolnoza?

No. You fill in the downloaded file in your own spreadsheet app.