What can team members do in Project Online?

Team members are the people who are doing the day-to-day work on projects. Once they're assigned tasks in Project Online, team members are responsible for things like turning in timesheets, managing their tasks, and collaborating with others.

Turn in timesheets

Timesheets are at the core of what team members will do in Project Online. Yes, there are other things they can do, but if you ask a team member what Project Online is for, they'll most likely tell you it's for filling out timesheets. Team members can: Enter hours on a timesheet Add a task to a timesheet Enter hours that aren't part of a project Add comments to a timesheet Capture vacation and sick leave on a timesheet Turn in timesheets

Manage tasks

Team members also need to communicate with project managers about their tasks. Team members can: Report task progress as percent complete and remaining work Add comments to task progress Add new tasks to a project Assign themselves to existing tasks Assign their tasks to someone else on the project (if it makes sense in your organization)

Collaborate with others

Team members typically need to work together to get things done. Team members can: Add information about project issues and risks Store and work on project documents Link issues, risks, and documents to specific tasks View other projects across your organization View updates that have been submitted for approval View who's assigned to work across your organization

I'm a team member and I'm totally lost. Help!

Okay first, relax! Working in Project Online is relatively easy once you know your way around. Here's a Quick Start Guide to help you figure out what you're doing:

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When in doubt, ask another team member!    The people you work with are often the best source of information about working in Project Online. They're familiar with how your organization has customized things, and what processes are in place. If you need help, don't be shy! Your coworkers may be just as confused as you are, and working together may make things easier.

If you're still not finding the answers you need, try searching for content on support.office.com, or browsing through the list of topics on the Project Help Center.

You may also find it helpful to post your questions and issues on a discussion forum. The Project discussion forums tend to be very active, which make them a great resource for finding others who may have worked through similar issues, or encountered the same situation.