Custom Field Display Order in Task Information Dialog Box

[Mike Collom]

I have added a number of custom fields to a project (about 30). Is there a
way to put them in a specific order in the Task Information, Custom Fields
dialog box? I did not enter them in any particular order. They are in some
type of order, but not as desired or expected. I am using Text fields,
Number fields and Cost fields. The current order is:
Text1-Text10
Number1-Number5
Cost1-Cost7
Number6
Number10-Number11
Text11-Text12
If I could even group all of the like categories, I would be half pleased.

 

[Rod Gill]

The Custom Fields tab is only in Project Professional (I think) and is
usually there to show enterprise custom fields. These are displayed required
first alphabetically then remaining fields alphabetically. There is no known
way to change this sequence.

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Rod Gill
Microsoft MVP for Project

Author of the only book on Project VBA, see:
http://www.projectvbabook.com

 

[Mike Collom]

Actually, I am using MS Project 2007 Standard, which has the custom fields.
While not the answer I was looking for, at least I know to stop looking!
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Mike,

I've just experimented with my Project 2007 Standard version and the
customized fields are shown in alphabetical order. I tried giving the
fields a customized name and they re-orderd alphabetically. I can't think
why yours don't.

Mike Glen
Project MVP
See http://tinyurl.com/2xbhc for my free Project Tutorials

 

[Mike Collom]

Interesting. I installed the "infrastructure update" this morning. I just
looked at my list, and now mine display alphabetically by custom name! That
will work.

Thanks.

 

[Mike Glen]

You're welcome, Mike, and thanks for the feedback

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP
See http://tinyurl.com/2xbhc for my free Project Tutorials