IRstuff: The minute I enter any text in the task column, MSProject includes duration, start and finish dates thus considering it a task. I just want to have a plain text heading with no dates.
Well then that's dissappointing because headings are really handy - they make it easier to identify blocks of tasks. Maybe someone will find a way to do it.
Yes, you may create your own headings in a task column. Each 'field' has a 'title'. When you insert a column (or edit a column) you may add or edit the column's "title". The "title" is what appears in the heading of the column.
Hope this helps you!
Regards,
Dora
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