Learn how to easily create and manage your Gantt chart with LUCKiwi — never miss a deadline again!

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Why use a dedicated tool instead of a simple spreadsheet?

1. Time saving & automation
   • Delays and unexpected events are inevitable — adjusting a schedule manually becomes a headache. LUCKiwi automatically recalculates the impact of a shift across the entire project.
2. Dependency management
   • In complex projects, manually tracking all task relationships is tedious. The software draws and updates your "predecessor → successor" links with one click.
3. Collaboration & sharing
   • An online schedule updates in real time for the whole team — no more emailing Excel files back and forth.
4. Clear and intuitive visualization
   • An interface designed for Gantt charts: zooming, colors, hierarchical levels, and filters make your schedule instantly understandable.

Step-by-step guide to building your Gantt chart

1. Create your account and project

1. Go to app.luckiwi.com and sign up for free.
2. Verify your email and log in.
3. In your workspace, click on Add project, give it a name (e.g., "YouTube") and choose a color.

2. Add a "Planning" worksheet

1. In the project menu, select Add worksheet.
2. Choose the type Management & planning to prepare your Gantt chart.
3. Customize the worksheet’s color and open it.

3. Structure your project with the WBS

1. Open the Work Breakdown Structure tool.
2. Add your main phases (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closure).
3. Create associated tasks under each phase by nesting them (drag and drop).

4. Switch to "Task list" view to fill in data

1. Select Task list from the tools menu.
2. Enter for each row:
   • Start and end dates (phases automatically include their subtasks)
   • Resources (person or team responsible)
3. Customize the display: adjust column widths, change phase colors, and add columns if needed (priority, progress percentage, etc.).

5. Switch to Gantt chart view

1. Select the Gantt chart tool from the menu.
2. Your phases and tasks appear on the timeline; expand or collapse hierarchy levels on the left.
3. Enable display of dates, duration, resources, and completion percentage via the View menu.

6. Create and adjust dependencies

1. In File → Columns, display the Successor column.
2. Visually link two tasks by drawing a line from their bars.
3. Or directly enter the successor task ID and an optional offset in the Successor column.
4. The entire schedule readjusts automatically in case of delays or duration changes.

7. Monitor progress continuously

• Completion percentage: fill it in progressively to visualize overall project progress.
• Automatic rescheduling: any update to durations or dependencies recalculates the rest of the schedule effortlessly.

Tangible benefits

• Quickly prepare a structured schedule
• Update with one click when changes occur
• Smooth and shared collaboration
• Accurate tracking of resources and progress