{"id":1913,"date":"2022-12-20T20:35:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T20:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/?p=1913"},"modified":"2024-05-04T21:50:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T21:50:04","slug":"how-to-create-a-timeline-chart-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-create-a-timeline-chart-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a Timeline Chart in Excel? Timeline in Excel Template"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Timeline Chart in Excel is an essential tool for anyone looking to present time-based data in a clear and comprehensible manner. Whether you&#8217;re managing projects, tracking historical trends, or planning future events, a timeline chart can provide a visual representation that makes complex information easier to understand. By incorporating this dynamic tool into your Excel arsenal, you can enhance project management, improve communication, and facilitate strategic planning. In this tutorial, we will see how to create timeline chart to display certain dates in chronological order.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Potential uses of Excel timeline chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Project management and scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Historical analysis and visualization<\/li>\n<li>Planning and forecasting future events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Creating a Timeline Template in Excel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please follow the below steps to create a timeline in Excel.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take sample data like below table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-1.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart in Excel\" width=\"307\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-1.png 307w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-1-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Select data of Col A and Col C then go to the ribbon, select Insert, and select your chart type from the chart group.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-2.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart in Excel\" width=\"675\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-2.png 675w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-2-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Select Chart type as a 2-D column.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-3.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart in Excel\" width=\"196\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-3.png 196w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-3-157x300.png 157w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Initial timeline graph looks below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-4.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart in Excel\" width=\"514\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-4.png 514w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-4-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. To remove the Vertical Axis, Click on Axis then press the delete option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-5.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"415\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-5.png 415w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-5-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. To Remove Gridline, click on the chart then select the + button, and uncheck the Gridline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-6.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"559\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-6.png 559w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-6-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. To give an Error Bar, click on the chart then select the + button, and check the Error Bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-7.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"566\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-7.png 566w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-7-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0 To change the error Bar, right-click on Error Bar and select Format Error Bars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-8.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"459\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-8.png 459w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-8-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>9. Change Error bar options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-9.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"617\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-9.png 617w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-9-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>10. To change the color in the bar, right-click on the chart and select Format Data Series, in Format Data Series select Fill and choose No fill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-10.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart in Excel\" width=\"637\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-10.png 637w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-10-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>11. To change the Error Bar color, right-click on the error bar and select Format Error Bar, in Format Error Bars select Solid Line and choose your color. Timeline chart excel gets the below shape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-11.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-11.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-11-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>12. After that change the border width to 1.5 pt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-12.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"630\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-12.png 630w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-12-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>13. To change the horizontal Axis border color, right-click on the Axis and select Format Axis, in\u00a0 Axis Option select Line and choose your color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-13.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"652\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-13.png 652w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-13-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>14. After that change the border width to 1.5 pt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-14.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"633\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-14.png 633w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-14-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>15. To give Data Labels in the chart click on your chart and select the + button to give your Data labels. Select Data labels and click on the More option arrow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-15.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"569\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-15.png 569w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-15-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>16. After that go to Label Option and Select Value From Cells.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-16.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"625\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-16.png 625w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-16-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>17. Select the data label range (B2:B13) from the sample Data Table.<\/p>\n<p>18. Then uncheck the Value in the Label Option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-18.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"628\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-18.png 628w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-18-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>19. To give an appropriate chart title, select the title and write your desired title.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-19.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"412\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-19.png 412w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-19-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>20. To change the horizontal Axis borderline type, right-click on the Axis and select Format Axis, in Format axis select End Arrow Type and choose your arrow type.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-20.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart \" width=\"595\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-20.png 595w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-20-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>21. The Chart looks below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-21.png\" alt=\"Timeline Chart\" width=\"503\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-21.png 503w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Timeline-Chart-21-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To create a timeline chart in Excel, use a Gantt chart for project schedules or a scatter chart with lines to show events over time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Application of Timeline in Excel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Project Timeline in Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Use a timeline chart in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to visualize project schedules, key milestones, and deadlines, helping teams stay on track and manage time effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Milestone Timeline chart in Excel<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Product Development Tracking<\/strong>: Employ timeline charts to monitor the progress of product development phases, from conceptualization to market launch, ensuring all stages are completed timely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketing Campaigns<\/strong>: Track the duration and key phases of marketing campaigns with a timeline chart, helping to coordinate various activities and assess their impact over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Make a Timeline in Excel for Multiple Purposes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Educational Timelines<\/strong>: Utilize timeline charts in educational settings to teach historical events, scientific discoveries, or literary timelines, enhancing understanding through visual representation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Data Analysis<\/strong>: Create a timeline chart to display historical events or trends over time, providing a clear visual representation of changes and patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget Planning<\/strong>: Visualize budget allocations and financial planning over specific periods using a timeline chart, aiding in fiscal management and forecasting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For ready-to-use Dashboard Templates:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Human-Resource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.executiveknowledge.org\/dashboard-templates\/35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Visualization Charts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Timeline Chart in Excel is an essential tool for anyone looking to present time-based data in a clear and comprehensible manner. 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