Use a timeline chart to show important events in chronological order. For example, show a list of project tasks and their deadlines.
Learn how to add & edit a chart.
How to format your data
- First column: Enter the dates or dates and times you want to show in the chart.
- Second column: Enter numeric data. You can also add a category name (optional).
- Third and fourth column (Optional): Enter a note about the title.
- Fourth column (Optional): Enter notes about each event.
- Rows: Each row represents a point on the chart.
Examples
Customize a timeline chart
- On your computer, open a spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
- Double-click the chart you want to change.
- At the right, click Customize
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- Change how the table looks, sort the table, or add pagination.
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