How to Create a Timeline in Word for Windows

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

How to Create a Timeline in Word for macOS

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

How to Use a Different Timeline Layout

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

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.

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.