How to Create a Timeline Slide in PowerPoint

Are you looking for an easy way to create a timeline slide in PowerPoint? Look no further! In this article, we'll show you how to do it using the Text Pane and SmartArt tools.

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If the Text Pane is not already visible, click on the small icon right next to your timeline arrow to open it. This is why we recommend using the Text Pane instead, as it's faster and allows you to easily add extra milestones to your PowerPoint timeline.

You can insert your own data directly on the graphic by typing inside the boxes on the slide, but adding new milestones or events besides the 3 default ones can become a little tricky this way. The default graphic generated by PowerPoint will have placeholder text and only 3 milestones. You can change the style at any time from the SmartArt Tools Design tab on the ribbon if you want to try out different layouts for your graphic.

For a simple graphic that clearly shows the key events or milestones of a project, we recommend choosing the Basic Timeline. In the window that pops up, select the Process category, where you will find a variety of graphic options to choose from for your PowerPoint timeline.

If you prefer to manually build a PowerPoint timeline, you'll need to use PowerPoint's SmartArt tools to create a basic visual and then adjust that graphic to make it look better for presentations. What's more, we offer a huge selection of presentation design templates so that whatever your topic, whatever type of industry or course of study you are presenting about, you can find just the right look and feel to match your needs.

How to Manually Make a Timeline in PowerPoint

To manually make a timeline in PowerPoint, follow these steps:

1. Create a new presentation or open an existing one and add a new blank slide.

2. Go to the Insert tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and click on the SmartArt button in the Illustrations section.

Using our amazing pre-made diagrams and charts, you can easily create greater visual impact with your PowerPoint and Keynote slides. Our Timeline template simplifies using Keynote and PowerPoint, each graphically optimized to add a professional touch to your business presentations.

All of our charts and diagrams consist of editable shapes (vector graphics) that you can easily edit as you wish. While these graphics are pre-formatted, you can easily change their size and color, and input your own text to make them your own.

This Timeline eye-popping pre-made template will help you restructure your data into memorable images and add clarity to your presentations and reports. Tell your stories with data using our amazing pre-made diagrams and charts.

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