Summary

This article describes the issue that is fixed in the Microsoft Project 2013 hotfix package that is dated June 11, 2013.

INTRODUCTION

Issues that this hotfix package fixes

  • Consider the following scenario:

    • You create a task that contains a long task name in a project in Project 2013.

    • The task name is wrapped in a new row.

    • You print or print preview the project.

    In this scenario, the long task name is truncated unexpectedly.Note The expected action is that the task name is wrapped.

  • You try to paste some data in the timescale pane on the right side of a usage view in Project 2013. For example, you try to paste work values into the resource usage view. However, the data is not pasted.

  • It takes longer than expected to open a project that is located on a network share in Project 2013.

  • You set a Gantt chart bar to have a hollow middle pattern. When you print or print preview the project, the Gantt bar of the task does not appear.

More Information

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To install this hotfix package, you must have Project 2013 installed.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you install this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

Registry information

To use one of the hotfixes in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

File information

This hotfix package may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build. This hotfix package contains only the files that you must have to resolve the issue that listed in this article.The global version of this hotfix package uses a Microsoft Windows Installer package to install the hotfix package. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in the following table. When you view the file information, the date is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

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