With Word, you can not only write texts, but also create a timeline in just a few steps. This can be done in just a few steps.
How to create a timeline in Word
A timeline can be a nice visualization for depicting historical data or other chronological sequences in a timeline. To create a timeline in Word, follow these steps:
- Open a Word document and click SmartArt on the Insert menu.
- Select the “Process” category here. You will now see various options for displaying the timeline.
- Choose one and the style will be inserted into your Word document. Add the labels and dates and your timeline is ready.
Laying out the timeline
Once you have decided on a display, you can adapt the timeline to your data.
- Double-click on the SmartArt and open the “Layouts” in the “Design” tab. Here you can change the display of the timeline later without losing your data.
- To add another box to your timeline, right-click on a Word box within the SmartArt. Select “Add Shape” and decide on the position of your additional box.
- If you want to change the color and font, click on the respective field and switch to the “Home” tab to adjust the font and colors.