How to Customize Activity Columns and Data Fields

By XER Reader Team • September 12, 2026 • 1 min read
How to Customize Activity Columns and Data Fields

Customize which data fields are displayed in the Activity Table to focus on the exact schedule metrics required for your review.

Steps to Customize Columns

  1. Select the Tools tab in the ribbon and click Column.

    Column View dialog in XER Reader showing Available and Selected columns
  2. In the Available Columns list (left), find the desired field (e.g., Total Float, Early Start, or Resource Names).

  3. Click the > button to move it to the Selected Columns list (right).

  4. Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust column order, then click OK.

Commonly Used Columns

Field Purpose
Activity ID & Name Unique identifier and task description.
Total Float Identifies critical path tasks (Float ≤ 0).
Start & Finish Early and actual execution schedule dates.
Physical % Complete Current recorded progress on active tasks.
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