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How to Make a Timeline in Microsoft Word

Smartsheet Contributor

Kate Eby

February 18, 2019

Do you need to create a timeline? A Microsoft Word timeline can help. A Microsoft Word timeline can help. In this tutorial, learn how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word quickly with a template. 

Timelines are often used to measure progress in projects and they’re sometimes for planning. There are two types of Microsoft Word timelines that you can use:

1. Timelines that show when future events are expected to take place.
2. Timelines that show when past events took place.

If you consider making a timeline, choose which timeline is right for your needs.

Once you’ve chosen which timeline is best for you, the next decision is whether you want to add a Microsoft Word timeline to a premium template or make a timeline without a template. In this article, you’ll learn how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word without a template.

Why Make a Timeline in Word?

A timeline is a graphic that shows time passing. So, this can be used in any situation where you need to show the passage of time. Timelines can be used for educational purposes and for professional purposes.

Here are just a few business uses for a timeline:

• Show how long each phase of a project took to complete or a projection of when a project will be completed.
• Reveal when the various stages of a business launch are expected to happen.
• Show a marketing plan and the dates when marketing materials will be published.
• Illustrate milestones in a company’s history.

There are many different uses for timelines. Once you become comfortable with creating timelines, you’ll find your own uses. 

The best way to save time when creating a timeline is to use a template. Using a template saves you time because it can be used as your base. All the hard design work is already done.

Creating Your Microsoft Word Timeline (With Unlimited Templates)

To use a template, just download it and add information into it. That’s how easy it is! Premium templates can easily be customized if you need to make changes.

Some templates could include Microsoft Word timelines. If you find one that includes a Microsoft Word Timeline, easily add your own information to the template. You can also add a Microsoft Word timeline you created to a variety of template types. 

Envato Elements is a premium subscription service where you can download as many templates as you need. All the templates are professionally designed to look nice and professional. Envato Elements has more than just templates. They’ve got fonts, audio, stock photos, and more.

To have access to these digital assets, just subscribe and pay a low monthly fee. Once subscribed, you’ll have access to thousands of high-quality templates.

Let’s take a peek at some of the various templates of available on Elements.

5 Best Premium Business Microsoft Word Template

All these timelines have a Microsoft Word timeline in the template or would be ideal for adding a timeline to:

1. Business Plan

This business plan template can have a Microsoft Word timeline added to it. The design of this template is simple, making it easy to edit.

The Business Plan template has two pages in A4 size. Use this template in both Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.

2. Corporate Business Flyer Vol.44

This Corporate business flyer is easily editable, so you can add a Microsoft Word Timeline to the template. Here are some highlights:

• A4 size
• modern design
• nice layout

3. Company Profile Word Template

Company Profile Word Template can have a Microsoft Word timeline added to show your company timeline or a budget timeline.

This template comes with sixteen pages in A4 size that are print-ready. Everything in this template can be easily edited, including text, colors, and images.

4. Project Proposal

A Microsoft Word timeline can be used in a project proposal to show how long you expect a project to take or how long the finished project took. Here are some highlights of this template:

• easily editable
• A4 size
• comes with four pages

This template has a nice classic design that’ll impress the reader.

5. Business Proposal

In this Business Proposal, you can easily add a Microsoft Word timeline. The timeline could be used to show how long a project will take to complete or how long it’ll take to launch a business. This template comes with 22 pages in A4 size and can be used in both Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.

How to Make a Timeline in Word Without a Template

Timeline templates can be useful. But you may not have one available. Do you know how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word without a template?

There are two different ways that you can make a Microsoft Word timeline:

1. Draw your own timeline.
2. Use SmartArt.

Let’s learn both methods.

Create a Timeline in Microsoft Word By Drawing an Arrow

To create a timeline from scratch (without a template), let’s use a graphic arrow. Let’s get started by creating a simple timeline:

1. Create the Arrow

Start with a blank document open in Word. The base of a timeline will be the arrow. To create this base, click on the Insert tab.

In the toolbar, click the Draw a Shape button. When you click on this button, a menu drops down where you can choose what shape you want.

Click on the arrow option and draw a line where you want your timeline to be. Adjust the width and length of the arrow by dragging the handles.

2. Create a Text Box

Part of a timeline is to have points on your timeline that represent events. To create the points, you’ll need to create a text box.

To create a text box, click on the Insert tab. After you click on the Insert tab, click on the Draw a Text Box button in the toolbar.

Now, draw a diagonal line where you want your text box. Then start typing your text.

3. Connect Your Text to Your Timeline

In most timelines, your points are connected to the timeline. To do this, click on the Insert tab.

After clicking on the Insert tab, click on Draw a Shape button in the toolbar. When you click on this button, a menu full of shapes drops down. Click on the line option.

To make the connecting line thicker (or thinner), click on the Shape Format tab. In the toolbar, click on the Format Pane button.

When you click on this button, a sidebar will pop up. Click on the Fill & Line tab. Next, click on the line section of the sidebar. Next, click on the up arrow next to the Width option to make the line thicker.

Your finished timeline should look something like this one:

How to Create a Microsoft Word Timeline With SmartArt

The second method to make a timeline in Microsoft Word is to use a SmartArt timeline. SmartArt has several pre-designed timeline layouts.

Here’s how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word using SmartArt:

1. Insert a SmartArt Timeline

Begin by clicking on the Insert tab above the toolbar. In the toolbar under the Insert Tab, click on the SmartArt button.

When you click on the SmartArt button, a menu drops down. From that menu, click on the Process menu option.

2. Choose the Timeline SmartArt Timeline

After you click on the Process menu option another menu drop down, giving you many SmartArt options for timelines.

From the dropdown menu, select the Timeline icon for the Microsoft Word timeline you want to use. In this example, I’ll use the basic timeline.

3. Customize the SmartArt Timeline

As you can see, the SmartArt timeline design is already complete. There’s no need to draw the various shapes that make up the time.

All you need to do now is customize the timeline as needed by adding the information you need. Here are some various customizations you can make:

• Add text by clicking in the text placeholder and typing your text.
• Change the color of the timeline by clicking on the Change Colors icon in the menu.
• Resize the entire timeline by dragging the handles surrounding the entire timeline to make it smaller or larger.
• Resize a part of the timeline by dragging the handles surrounding that part.

6 Timeline Making Tips for Making Timelines in MS Word

When you’re making your timeline, keep these tips in mind:

1. Have a plan. Before making your Microsoft Word timeline, plan what you want to include on your timeline and how you want it to look. Start by deciding whether you want your timeline to show future events or past events. Then, think about how detailed you want your timeline to be.
2. Be consistent. When you’re designing your timeline, it looks better if the timelines in your document have a consistent design with your document. If your document is branded, you’ll want to use similar colors and shapes so that your timeline fits with your brand.
3. Keep it simple. Also, it’s best not to use a lot of colors. A lot of colors can be distracting. A consistent color scheme for the timeline will look more professional.
4. Check the size. When you’re making your Microsoft Word timeline, make sure your timeline fits on one page. If your timeline is on several pages, it can make the timeline hard to follow.
5. Make your points clear. When you’re adding point to the timeline don’t abbreviate words. Don’t assume people know what point you’re trying to make. If you’re making a timeline of events, add actual dates to your timeline.
6. Keep it traditional. In English-speaking countries people read from left to right. Therefore, it’s best to make your timeline from left to right. This will make it easy for people to read. (If your document is in a language that reads in a different direction, then follow the traditional direction for that language.)

Common Microsoft Word Questions Answered (FAQ)

Many people use only a fraction of the Word’s capabilities. If you’re one of those people, it’s okay to ask questions. Here are some common questions with answers:

1. Can I Set the Page Size?

Yes. Setting the page is a way that you can customize a Word documents.

To set the page size, select Layout on the menu bar. Then click the Size icon to choose a page size. A menu drops down showing the various paper sizes. Choose the size you want for your document.

If you don’t see the size you need, click on More Paper Sizes at the bottom of the dropdown menu to create your own. This tutorial explains more about page layout:

2. How Do I Add Page Numbers to my Document?

Page numbers can help you keep your document organized. To insert page numbers, begin by click on Insert. Then click Page Number in the toolbar. 

From the dropdown menu choose the option for the location of your page numbers. Learn more in this tutorial: 

3. How Do I Set the Margins of Pages in Microsoft Word?

Setting the margins can help you customize your template or document. To set your own margins, begin by selecting the Layout option.

Under the Layout tab, click on the Margins icon. When you click on this button, a menu drops down. Choose a preset margin or select the option at the bottom of the menu to create custom margin settings.

4. Does Microsoft Word Have a Spelling and Grammar Checker?

Yes. Spelling and grammar mistakes can make your document look unprofessional. They can also be distracting for the reader.

To use the spelling and grammar spelling checker, click on the Review tab. Under the Review tab. Then click on the Editor icon in the toolbar. A panel appears on the right that’ll take you through your spelling and grammar mistakes and give you the chance to correct them.

For a complete look at how to check spelling and grammar in MS word, study this tutorial:

5. Can I Align Text in Microsoft Word?

Yes. Aligning text can make your document look neater and more professional.

To begin, highlight the text that you want to align and right-click on the highlighted text. A dropdown menu displays. From this menu, click on the Paragraph option. A popup menu appears. Choose a text alignment option in the Alignment field under General.

Find Microsoft Word Templates

Do you want to use Microsoft Word templates? Here are some articles that feature Word templates to make your documents look professional:

Learn More About Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a very useful tool. Whether you’re just starting out with Word or just need a Word refresher, we can help. Check out our guide on how to use MS Word, or study one of the tutorials below:

Create Your Own Microsoft Word Timeline

Now that you’ve read how to make a timeline in Microsoft Word, use that knowledge in your current project or in your next project.

For an easy and fast method of creating a Microsoft Word timeline, the SmartArt method is the best. But for complete customization, then the method where you create your own timeline from scratch may be the best. Either way, timelines are a really useful way to show the passage of time and highlight certain events.

If you want to use a premium template for other parts of your project, then Envato Elements is a great timesaver. Plus, the right template will help your project look more professional.

Do you want to learn simple tweaks to take a basic timeline in Microsoft Word from dull to stunning?

The good news is, you don’t need to be an expert in graphic design or contribute extra hours to get the professional timelines you want! With these small changes, you’ll create an eye-catching, custom timeline from scratch that’ll have your coworkers begging for your timeline template!

We’ll walk through not one but two tutorials: creating a basic timeline with SmartArt and with tables. (Because we have to have options!)

Let’s do this!

What Is a Timeline?

One of the most recognized project management tools is the timeline: a chart to help people visualize deadlines, statistics, events, or milestones in chronological order. Project timelines can be simple or packed with details to demonstrate a time period for a given project.

There’s no correct answer to the question of what should or shouldn’t be on a timeline—every company, every industry is different. So instead, ask yourself: What is the most critical information my audience should take away from this timeline?

👉 Check out this guide to explore the elements of a project timeline further.

While you’ve most likely built a timeline in Microsoft Word back in your early career days, there’s a good chance you’ve had to plug your way through a heap of unnecessary functions. 😮‍💨

We know this feeling all too well. Thankfully, there’s an excellent project management tool that not only creates timelines but skyrockets productivity and planning. We’ll get to that later. 🤓

How to Create a Timeline in Word With a SmartArt Graphic

SmartArt Graphics are a diverse set of timeline layouts (or illustrations) available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, providing different ways to display concepts or data. Since we need a SmartArt graphic to represent sequential information, we’ll use the Process timeline layout (steps in a process or timeline).

With a few simple tweaks, your timeline will:

Note: In this tutorial, we use Microsoft Word for Mac Version 16.54. The steps and features may look different if you’re on another platform or version.

1️⃣ Open a new blank document

1. Launch Microsoft Word
2. Select Blank Document > Create
3. Under the Layout tab, select Orientation > Landscape
4. Add your document title at the top of the page, align to the center, change the font type (if desired) and increase the font size. In this example, we’re using the Franklin Gothic Book font and size 48
5. Add any necessary text below the document title

2️⃣ Insert the SmartArt timeline layout

1. Place your cursor below the center of the page to add the timeline layout
2. Under the Insert tab, select SmartArt > Process > Basic Chevron Process
   • If at any point of this build you’re not vibing with this SmartArt Graphic, you can choose a different timeline graphic from the SmartArt graphic gallery

3. Use the SmartArt Text Pane dialog box to add your key information. Press the Return key to add more text fields for key information and Shift to create a bullet point for details underneath the key information

Tip: If you can’t see the SmartArt Text Pane, go to the toolbar, and under the SmartArt Design tab, select Text Pane

4. Change the font by selecting the entire table, then go to the Home tab and change your Font Type and Font Size. In this example, we’re using the Franklin Gothic Book font and size 16

At this point, you have a standard timeline that could be considered “done,” but it’s screaming for color. 🎨

3️⃣ Customize your timeline

Here is a palette we created just for you to design cohesive and professional visual charts and graphs. Remember, you don’t need to be a graphic designer to create gorgeous patterns… you just need to know someone who knows someone. 😉

Below is an actual designer-approved color palette you can save to your desktop! ⬇️

So how do we use this color palette?

1. Open the color palette image next to your Word application/browser
2. Hold the Shift key and click the first Key Event and the bulleted list below it. Under the Format tab > Shape Fill > More Fill Colors > Eyedropper icon > click on a color to apply

3. Repeat this step for the other Key Events and bulleted lists

Optional: For consistency, change the font color of the bulleted list from Black to White to match the Key Events text color.

Now for the final touch: emojis! 🎉🎉🎉

Emojis add a fun personality to non-verbal communication. If you don’t have any images or icons to add that extra oomph to your timeline document, use emojis! Here’s how:

1. Go to the Insert tab > Shapes > Text Box
2. Create the Text Box above the first Key Event
3. Type whichever emoji you’d like and change the Font Size to 45
4. Copy and paste the Text Box you just created and replace the emoji for the next Key Event
5. Repeat step 4 for the rest of the Key Events

Are your boxes out of alignment? Here’s another tip: hold the Shift key and click to select the text boxes. Then, under the Shape Format tab > Arrange > Align > Align Middle > use the arrow keys to move all the newly aligned boxes towards your desired location.

Friend, you did it! 🎊💃

Save this as a timeline template for Future You:

1. Go to File > Save as Template, and a dialog box will appear
2. Enter your calendar template name under Save As
3. Add relevant tags under Tags (for Mac users)
4. Choose where you want to save your calendar template
5. Change the File Format to Microsoft Word template (.dotx)

How to Create a Basic Timeline in Microsoft Word With Tables

It’s a complicated relationship with tables: Everything can go right until a slight miscommunication ruins everything.

Using tables is another option to create a timeline in Word, but it doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring! With a few simple tweaks, your timeline will:

Note: In this tutorial, we use Microsoft Word for Mac Version 16.54. The steps and features may look different if you’re on another platform or version.

1️⃣ Open a new Word document

1. Open Microsoft Word
2. Select Blank Document > Create
3. Under the Layout tab, select Orientation > Landscape
4. Add your document title at the top of the page, align to the center, change the font type (if desired) and increase the font size. In this example, we’re using the Franklin Gothic Book font and size 48
5. Add any necessary text below the document title

2️⃣ Insert and format the table

Depending on how many Key Events and the number of project days are needed, here’s a math guide to decide how many Columns and Rows are required for the timeline:

Columns: Number of days + five columns = total number of columns

What’s the “five” for? We’re going to merge five cells to create space for text.

Rows: Number of Key Events = total number of rows

From this point on, there’s no more math involved. 🤝

1. Under the Insert tab, select Table > Insert Table
2. Type the number of Columns and Rows
3. Click and drag the bottom row to the bottom of the page
4. Highlight all the table cells (except the first row)
5. Under the Layout tab, click Distribute Rows

6. Highlight the first row and change the font size to 9

7. Highlight the first column and change the font size to 12

3️⃣ Add the deliverables/events

1. Starting with the first row, highlight the first five columns, and under the Layout tab, select Merge Cells

2. Begin from the second row and add all the Key Events text in the first column

3. Add dates 1-31 to the first row in the table (remember to skip the first column)

Tip: decrease the font size to fit the numbers on the same line or expand the table width

4. Align the Key Events text in the cells by highlighting the first column, and under the Layout tab, click the Align Center icon

5. Repeat step 4 for the dates in the first row

4️⃣ Customize your timeline table

1. Click and drag the cells in each Key Event row. Then, under the Layout tab, select Merge Cells
2. Place the cursor inside the newly merged cells and under the Table Design tab > Shading > select a color

You could stop here and call it a day, but there’s a simple tweak we can make to the table to make the chart look a little less harsh: adjusting the table borders.

3. Highlight the entire table and under the Table Design tab, select a dotted line in Border Style > Borders > All Borders

4. To add a line thicker for the outside border, highlight all the cells except the first row and first column. Under the Table Design tab, select the solid line in Border Style > Borders > Outside Borders

You’re all set! 🎉🕺

Save this as a timeline template for Future You:

1. Go to File > Save as Template, and a dialog box will appear
2. Enter your calendar template name under Save As
3. Add relevant tags under Tags (for Mac users)
4. Choose where you want to save your calendar template
5. Change the File Format to Microsoft Word template (.dotx)

👉 Other related tutorials:

• How To Create A Project Timeline In Excel (2022 Guide)
• How To Create A Fillable Form in Word
• How to Make A Calendar in Word
• How to Make a Timeline in Google Docs
• How to Make a Flowchart in Word

Free Word Timeline Templates

Did you know Microsoft has an online template library? In addition to accessing templates directly from the Microsoft applications, you can browse the online store for free and premium templates. Here are a few free timeline templates you can download right away:

4 Major Drawbacks of Using Microsoft Word to Create Timelines

Although we had fun creating custom timelines with SmartArt Graphics and tables, did that feel a little bit… lengthy?

Even performing the most basic actions to create a simple table took many clicks and careful navigation to complete our Microsoft Word timeline build. Microsoft Word is one of the most popular software available, but it is limited to the demands and changes of a modern workforce.

Here’s what you should know before investing time, energy, and resources in Microsoft Word:

1. Although Word is a versatile platform, it’s also time-consuming to get the desired result ⏳
2. Microsoft Word is not optimized for ongoing project planning and management with automation capabilities 🤖
3. Microsoft Word functions on the toolbar/Ribbon are different version to version 🤯
4. Microsoft desktop applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and more) are pricey. The Word app alone starts at $159.99 💰

It seems like you might need a Microsoft Word alternative.

The Big Picture: Creating Timelines in ClickUp

Whether you’ve never heard of ClickUp or have been considering ClickUp as your project management tool, consider this your sign to start today!

ClickUp is the ultimate productivity platform allowing teams to manage projects, collaborate smarter, and bring all work under one tool. Whether you’re new to productivity apps or an expert project manager, ClickUp’s customization can stretch to any team size for consistent collaboration.

Let ClickUp do all the work to create timelines so you can spend more time making decisions that move the needle in your projects.

Things you can do in the Timeline view:

• Customize your Timeline with filtering, grouping, and sorting options
• Look for tasks with the convenient search bar
• Create new tasks by clicking anywhere in your Timeline
• Switch between days, week, or month views
• Easily zoom in or out for high-level overviews
• Open the sidebar to view unscheduled and overdue tasks
• See the full picture of people’s workloads, and more!
• Keep your team aligned and help inform the public visually with ClickUp’s roadmap template

Are you working on multiple projects at one time? ClickUp’s Gantt view will help you manage project Milestones, priorities, and dependencies in a few clicks.

Things you can do in the Gantt view:

• Create a Gantt view from the Spaces, Folders, and Lists level
• Add Folders, Lists, tasks, and subtasks right from the Gantt view sidebar
• Draw lines between tasks to automatically set and visualize dependencies
• Determine how much is required to complete a Folder or List by hovering over the progress bar
• Mark any task as a Milestone, or convert it back to a task
• Edit tasks in bulk without leaving your Gantt view, and more!

Fewer Clicks, More Impact

Your visualization tools are important project assets that shouldn’t take more than an hour out of your week to create. To keep up with project plan changes managers and businesses experience daily, they need the best software—ClickUp!

Create a free account in ClickUp today and say goodbye to finite Word documents! 👋

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How to make a timeline in Microsoft Word

This step-by-step Microsoft Word timeline tutorial will show you ways how to make professional timelines right inside Microsoft’s popular text processing tool.

You will be enabled to create a basic timeline that you can adjust and style manually. In the end, you will be able to create a simple graphic suitable for presentations or reports created for your clients. Because Microsoft Word is a widely used text processing tool the benefit is that many of the steps might be familiar to you. On the downside, using Microsoft Word to create a timeline might lack drag and drop simplicity, or the flexibility you need to show more accurate details or update the timeline on a regular basis.

If you need to create and update timelines regularly for your slides and reports, you might use a free online timeline generator. Vizzlo offers an easy-to-use and fast solution PowerPoint add-in that will help you to automate this process. In this tutorial, you can read how to create a timeline using native PowerPoint features and how to use Vizzlo’s free online tool to make a timeline in PowerPoint automatically.

How to make a timeline in Microsoft Word manually using native feature

Create a Simple Timeline

1. Create a new Word document or open an existing presentation and add a new slide

   

2. In the menu bar, click on the Insert tab and choose the SmartArt button. There you will have the option to choose from different SmartArt Graphics. To create a project timeline, choose from the template section Process and then pick Simple timeline

   

3. Try out different styles and templates from the selection at any time.

Add your data

By default, the Simple timeline will show 3 milestones and placeholders for your text. Click in the milestone’s [Text] or use the text pane instead. Press Shift + Enter to insert a line break. When you use the text pane, you can easily enter more milestones. Click Enter and you will see another bullet point. Word will adjust the font size automatically depending on the number of events and the amount of text you enter.

As you notice, the milestones are positioned on the horizontal axis with the same distance between them. Irrespective of the dates you inserted.

Customize your timeline

Word offers you many ways to style your timeline. The way you set colors, font properties etc. will affect the perception of your timeline. A client might have their brand colors, font type — all can be adjusted with a few clicks manually.

Before we show you how to change a timeline, note that SmartArt offers you different templates that change the overall look of your timeline. In the menu bar, click on the SmartArt Desgin tab, then open the SmartArt Styles menu and browse the options.

Adjust the font properties of your Events

Word allows you to change the font family, font weight, font color etc. using Rich Text Formatting. Select the text you want to change and use the Rich Text Editor that will then show up.

Change the color of your Milestones

Select any milestone using right-click. This will open a menu in which you can change the fill color, outline color and much more of the selected milestone.

Change the color and width of the timeline axis

It is possible to change the color of the axis just the way you change the color of like you the milestones: right-click on the arrow and use the menu that will then open. Besides the color, you can also change the width of the axis which will help make the milestones stand out more to deliver the message of your timeline.

Change the position of the milestones

You can use drag and drop to change the position of a milestone, vertically and horizontally. Moving the milestones closer to their description text will make it easier for the readers of your graphic to make the right connection between circle and text.

How to make a timeline in PowerPoint automatically

It is certainly possible to create professional looking timeline using Word’s build-in SmartArt features. This approach has a few limitations though. There is no easy way to adjust the position of the milestones by the actual date they represent. Adjust the colors and fonts requires manual work. If you work for different clients that all have their brand guidelines this is time-consuming. An easier way is to use an online timeline generator or a PowerPoint add-in.

Watch hot to build a timeline in less than a minute

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К счастью, вы нашли эту статью, потому что она не даст вам ничего, кроме эффективного способа построения временной шкалы. Итак, без лишних слов, давайте начнем и насладимся чтением следующей информации ниже.

• Часть 1. Как сделать временную шкалу в Word
• Часть 2. Лучшая альтернатива Word для создания временной шкалы
• Часть 3. Часто задаваемые вопросы о Word и создании временной шкалы

Часть 1. Как сделать временную шкалу в Word

Как упоминалось выше, Microsoft Word является одним из самых популярных программ в мире. По этой причине все знают, насколько это гибко и многофункционально, поскольку его можно использовать даже для создания карт, графиков, диаграмм и временных шкал. Итак, давайте рассмотрим подробные шаги ниже о том, как построить временную шкалу в Word.

Часть 2. Лучшая альтернатива Word для создания временной шкалы

Если на вашем устройстве нет Microsoft Word, мы настоятельно рекомендуем использовать MindOnMap. Почему? Потому что этот инструмент картирования разума представляет собой веб-инструмент, который позволяет пользователям создавать карты разума, диаграммы и временные шкалы, не тратя ни копейки, в отличие от высокой цены при использовании Microsoft Word и способов создания временной шкалы с ним. Представьте, что вам не нужно скачивать и в то же время платить за его использование. Кроме того, не стесняйтесь использовать его из-за рекламы, потому что мы клянемся, что вы не увидите никаких рекламных роликов и рекламных акций при его использовании!

The MindOnMap предлагает наиболее интуитивно понятный интерфейс, когда дело доходит до его использования. На самом деле, новичкам помощь не потребуется, так как у него есть собственная функция горячих клавиш. Кроме того, как и Word, этот фантастический онлайн-инструмент для создания карт предлагает потрясающие трафареты, функции и предустановки, которые производят сильное впечатление на пользователей. Поэтому давайте рассмотрим самые простые рекомендации по созданию временной шкалы с его помощью помимо Word.

Теперь, чтобы изменить цвет узлов, перейдите к Стиль. Затем выберите узел, которым вы хотите заполнить цвет, и щелкните цвет, который вы выбрали под Форма.

Часть 3. Часто задаваемые вопросы о Word и создании временной шкалы

Easily create and manage a timeline graphic

Updated on September 11, 2020

When you want to depict an itinerary, schedule, project plan, or milestones, a timeline graphic can be more effective than plain text. Microsoft Word offers built-in tools and layouts to create visually appealing timeline graphics. Here’s how to make a timeline in Word with minimal effort.

Instructions in this article apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

How to Create a Timeline in Word for Windows

Follow these steps to make a timeline in Microsoft Word for Windows.

1. Open a Word document. 

2. Select Insert > SmartArt.

3. The Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box displays. 

4. Go to the left menu pane and select Process, then choose one of the timeline types.

   If this is your first attempt at creating a timeline in Word, select Basic Timeline. After you’re comfortable creating a basic timeline, try something more advanced, such as the Circle Accent Timeline.

5. Select OK. A timeline template is inserted into your document, along with a floating SmartArt Text pane.

6. In the Type your text here pane, select a text box and type or paste the content you want to add to the corresponding timeline section. Each section of the timeline is highlighted when its value is selected.

   In the image below, the three default labels were changed to read Beta Release, Testing Phase, and Production Launch to simulate a software development timeline.

7. To add additional items to the timeline, go to the text pane, place the cursor at the end of any text field, and press Enter to create a new line. To delete an item on the timeline, go to the text pane and delete the entire line of text associated with it.

8. By default, all timeline items are displayed at the uppermost level, making each a major or parent milestone. You can demote or promote a timeline item so that it becomes a sub-milestone. Right-click the item and select Demote or Promote.

9. To shift an item to earlier or later in the timeline, right-click it, then select Move Up or Move Down.  

How to Create a Timeline in Word for macOS

Follow these steps to make a timeline in Microsoft Word for macOS.

1. Open a Word document. 

2. Select Insert > SmartArt or Insert a SmartArt Graphic, depending on the version of Word.

3. Select Process and choose from one of the timeline types offered.

   If this is your first attempt at creating a timeline in Word, select Basic Timeline. After you feel comfortable, try something more advanced, such as the Circle Accent Timeline.

4. A timeline template is inserted into the document, along with the floating SmartArt Text pane.

5. Select any text box and type or paste the content you wish to add to the corresponding section. Each section is highlighted when its value is clicked.

   In the image below, the three default labels were modified to read Beta Release, Testing Phase, and Production Launch to simulate a software development timeline.

6. To add or remove items from the timeline, select Plus (green) or Minus (red) from the SmartArt Text pane.

7. By default, all timeline items display at the uppermost level, making each a major or parent milestone. You can demote or promote a timeline item so that it becomes a sub-milestone. Select it, then choose the right arrow (Demote) or left arrow (Promote) from the SmartArt Text toolbar.

8. To shift an item to earlier or later in the timeline, select the Move Up or Move Down arrows.

How to Use a Different Timeline Layout

Now that your timeline is in place, perhaps you’d like to switch to a different layout. 

Layout changes don’t have to be permanent. Experiment by selecting different options and determining which one is a good fit for your timeline.

1. On macOS, select the timeline so that it’s highlighted and the SmartArt Design section is activated in the Word toolbar. On Windows, right-click the timeline, then select Layout.

2. Thumbnail images representing available timeline and process layouts appear. To view more, select the left and right arrows on macOS, or scroll down on Windows.

3. To see how the timeline will look in a particular layout, select it once. The contents instantly adjust to fit the new format. To return to the original layout at any time, select the Basic Timeline thumbnail.

How to Change the Color Scheme of Your Timeline

After you enter the timeline contents and choose a layout, it’s time to tweak the colors.

Similar to layout changes, color schemes are applied immediately but can be reverted with one click. This allows you to try multiple colors until you find an ideal fit.

1. On macOS, select the timeline so that it’s highlighted and the SmartArt Design tab is activated in the Word toolbar. On Windows, right-click so the context menu appears.

2. On macOS, select Change Colors from the toolbar. On Windows, select Color.

3. A pop-out window appears containing dozens of thumbnail images. Each previews a different color scheme. To instantly apply one to the timeline, select its preview image.

   At the bottom of the Change Colors dialog box, there’s a Recolor Pictures in SmartArt Graphic option. This only applies to layouts containing pictures. It doesn’t have an effect on your timeline and can be ignored.

How to Spruce Up Your Timeline With SmartArt Styles

In addition to changing the layout and color scheme of your timeline, Word offers pre-defined SmartArt styles that enhance the visuals further with line styles, 3-D milestone indicators, and more.

To apply a SmartArt style, on macOS, select the timeline so that the SmartArt Design section displays. On Windows, right-click the timeline, then select the Style icon.

From there, select one of the thumbnail images on the right side of the Word toolbar (macOS) or overlaying the timeline (Windows) to see how the respective style looks when applied.

As is the case with layouts and color schemes, these changes are instant and can be reverted by selecting the original style.

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