Quick answer
A free Project Status Report template for Excel — structure, sections and how to set it up.
The template and how Excel holds it
A project status report template gives stakeholders a consistent, scannable view of progress, risks and next steps. In Excel, it works best as a structured spreadsheet with tables and conditional formatting.
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What’s inside
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Period | |
| Completed | |
| In progress | |
| Blocked/risks | |
| Metrics | |
| Next period priorities |
Setting it up in Excel
- Download the xlsx, adapt columns to your process, save as your master copy.
- Add your own columns/fields for your process.
- Save as your team’s master copy — clones get filled, the master stays clean.
- Share with the team — in Excel that means the standard share/invite flow.
Making the most of it in Excel
- Use Excel’s strengths — a structured spreadsheet with tables and conditional formatting is where it shines.
- Keep fields lean; unused columns get deleted.
- For live project work, move it into Doitify — templates in your PM tool stay current while Excel copies drift apart.
When Excel isn’t enough
Excel is great for the document version. When the work is live — owners, dates, status — a PM tool like Doitify keeps it updated automatically.
Bottom line
A free Project Status Report template for Excel — structure, sections and how to set it up.
FAQ
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