---
title: "Why is the Phase Bar faded?"
description: "Provides a clear and intuitive way to see work plans that are outside of the current phase date range"
url: https://support.mosaicapp.com/en/articles/293-why-is-the-phase-bar-faded
collection: "FAQs and Common Actions"
updated: 2026-06-24
language: en
---

# Why is the Phase Bar faded?

Provides a clear and intuitive way to see work plans that are outside of the current phase date range

When **Work Plans** are scheduled outside the scheduled **Phase** dates, a faded bar will appear in the **Planner** to indicate the misalignment. This visual cue helps identify potential scheduling conflicts, enabling quicker adjustments.

To view this, navigate to the **Planner**, then select the relevant **Project**. Any **Work Plans** falling outside their scheduled **Phase** will be displayed with a faded bar for easy recognition.

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### Adjust Phase Date

To resolve scheduling conflicts, click the faded bar to open a date picker for direct adjustment. Alternatively, click anywhere on the timeline area to open the **Project Schedule** modal, where **Phase**, **Work Category**, and **Milestone** dates can be adjusted as needed.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/zDNCsHmNciDh9EgOWn1HyVD9QIUGaRFUb33ksbA5JFpdt0a9cmqC3AYU6SmR7e8AqLSHeVxzpGP.png)