Video Show Critical Path. Find the setting Define Critical Activities as. To view the critical path in Project switch the project files view to the Tracking Gantt view.

Critical Path is called critical because its the red alert of paths. Show the critical path in other task views. You can display the critical path in the Gantt chart view of Microsoft Project.
To apply the Tracking Gantt view click the Task tab in the Ribbon.
In order to find the Critical Path go to menu Project - Critical Path. If thats the case tell P6 to show Critical Path by the Longest Path rather than by Total Float. To apply the Tracking Gantt view click the Task tab in the Ribbon. Like what you see.