When you click on the Timeline from Scratch (+) thumbnail in the New wizard, it will open the Data view, which allows you to add and edit milestones and tasks and to define Swimlanes.įor each item you wish to add to your visual, type in its Title, choose its type – Task (T) or Milestone (M) - and enter its Start date and End date (milestones will have the exact same Start and End dates). The steps are quite similar whichever tool you import your data from.įor the purpose of this guide, we will start a new Timeline from scratch, so you can see how simple it is to make an impressive PowerPoint roadmap from head to toes. Import data from other sources: Click Import on the Office Timeline tab to load existing data from Excel, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or Wrike and instantly turn it into a timeline. Use a template: Again from New, select one of the built-in Swimlane or Timeline templates available and update it with your project's data. Make it from scratch: From the Office Timeline Pro tab on the PowerPoint ribbon, click New and choose Timeline from Scratch. With Office Timeline Pro, there are 3 ways to start a new Roadmap or Swimlane (you can also make classic timelines and Gantt charts too if you wish):

Read the full guide to learn how to make the most out of the Office Timeline Pro add-in or use the links above to skip to the topic you're interested in. This guide provides instructions and tips to get you started quickly.Ĭ) Rearrange or update anything by Drag & DropĮ) Jumpstart your projects with templates Welcome and thank you for choosing Office Timeline Pro – we’re glad you’re here! Office Timeline Pro is a PowerPoint add-in that helps you quickly make and manage professional Swimlanes and Roadmaps straight in your favorite presentation tool.

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