Do this by navigating to its icon in the Start menu or by clicking on its icon on the desktop.;
, Begin by clicking on the "Tools" heading on the task bar. Select "Enterprise Options," and then click on "Open Enterprise Resource Pool" from the menu that appears.
 In the Resource Center menu, click the button that reads "New." Click "Resources" from the options listed. This will create a new resource and place it into the resource pool, where it can be accessed for use in the program's main interface.
 Under the "Type" heading, you will see options for 3 different types of resources. Specify the new resource as either a work resource, materials resource, or cost resource. It is not necessary to specify this field if you don't want to, but it is recommended if you have implemented a resource breakdown structure on your project or are working with a very large resource pool.
 In the box marked "Name," type in the resource's name. For example, if you maintain a resource pool of subcontractors on a project, the name field could be filled with each company's name. Specify the resource breakdown structure value as well, if applicable.
 In the other fields listed in the window, specify any values that are necessary for your resource organization scheme. Values can be assigned for team information, availability, cost group, and several other attributes.
 If you need to specify a custom value attached to the resource that isn't covered by any of the standard options, click the "Resource Custom Fields" button. In the text box that appears, type the custom information required.
 When you are done editing the resource, click the "OK" button at the bottom of the window to exit back to the program's main interface. The resources you created can now be added to the project's schedule and budget.
 After adding any resources, click the "File" button on the task bar and then click "Save." This will save the project file to your computer, saving the updated resource pool with it.

Open Microsoft Project.
Open the Resource Center.
Create a new resource.
Specify the resource type.
Specify the resource's name.
Specify any additional information required for the resource.
Enter any custom information about the resource.
Exit the Resource Center.
Save the project file.
Finished.
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