Fade a task row to the edge

How can I make a few important task rows stand out on my schedule?

Version 2025 can apply the Fade to Edge effect to individual task rows.

Select the task row. Hold down Ctrl to select rows that are not together, or Shift for rows that are.
On the toolbar, click the arrow for More Task Row Options and choose Gridline/Shade.
Choose a shade color and, under the special effects, choose Fade to Edge.
Click OK.

Task rows shaded with Fade to Edge

To explain the highlighting, group a shaded box, a legend entry and a label into a custom legend.