Sample Project Task List
Tasks with owner, start and end dates, duration and percent complete — the input shape a Gantt chart needs.
What is in the file
7 columns, 80 rows by default. The first ten rows are shown below — the download contains exactly this data.
| Task ID | Task | Owner | Phase | Start Date | Duration (days) | Percent Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAS-1000 | Data model | Mia | Test | 2026-07-01 | 6 | 88 |
| TAS-1001 | Training | Jonas | Release | 2026-05-12 | 12 | 67 |
| TAS-1002 | Data model | Liam | Plan | 2026-02-10 | 18 | 46 |
| TAS-1003 | Training | Oliver | Build | 2026-08-20 | 24 | 26 |
| TAS-1004 | Docs | Emma | Test | 2026-08-12 | 30 | 5 |
| TAS-1005 | Wireframes | Adam | Release | 2026-06-23 | 7 | 84 |
| TAS-1006 | Docs | Sofia | Plan | 2026-03-23 | 13 | 64 |
| TAS-1007 | QA pass | Felix | Build | 2026-02-02 | 19 | 43 |
| TAS-1008 | Discovery | Maya | Test | 2026-04-09 | 25 | 22 |
| TAS-1009 | Launch prep | Noah | Release | 2026-02-18 | 2 | 2 |
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About this dataset
Built to the column layout a Gantt chart actually consumes: a start date, a duration in days, and a completion percentage, so a stacked bar chart turns into a schedule without restructuring anything first. Durations and owners repeat enough to make workload-per-owner a meaningful calculation.
What you can practise with it
- Turn start + duration into a stacked-bar Gantt chart
- Working days between dates with NETWORKDAYS
- Percent complete roll-up per owner or phase
- Conditional formatting for overdue tasks
Tools that work on this data
Free to use, share and republish — including commercially. Attribution isn't required, but it's what keeps these free to make, and there's one ready to paste below.
Questions
Is this sample project task list free to use?
Yes — for practice, teaching, demos and commercial work alike. The rows are generated, so there is no personal data in the file. Attribution is not required; if you would like to credit it, there is a ready-made line at the bottom of this page.
Do I have to sign up or give an email address?
No. The file is built in your browser when you click download; nothing is uploaded and no account is involved.
Which formats can I download?
Excel (.xlsx), CSV and JSON. All three contain the same rows, so you can use the CSV for an import exercise and the .xlsx for a formula exercise.
Can I choose how many rows I get?
Yes. Pick a row count before downloading — the default is 80 rows, which is what the preview on this page is drawn from.