Creating a timeline in PowerPoint
To create a timeline in PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- Select SmartArt in the Insert tab.
- Choose a timeline layout from the displayed collection, such as the basic timeline in the List section.
- Use the text editor to enter dates and descriptions.
- Click Enter to confirm.
Creating a timeline in Microsoft Excel
To create a timeline in Microsoft Excel, follow these steps:
- In the SmartArt toolbar, in the Insert group, click SmartArt Graphic to create a timeline in Excel.
- In the dropdown menu that appears, indicated by a right arrow, select the basic timeline.
- The timeline can be modified into many other process graphics.
Creating a timeline in Canva
Methods for creating a timeline in Canva:
- Search for "Infographic timelines" in the Canva search bar.
- You can start editing without signing in, or you can log in to an existing account.
- Create your timeline from scratch or choose from pre-set templates.
Understanding the term "timeline"
In this context, "timeline" refers to a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events occurring in different contexts. It is an English word that translates to "linea temporale" in Italian.
Creating a Gantt chart using Microsoft Excel
To show the progress of activities in days, create a Gantt chart as follows:
- Choose the data to use for the chart.
- Click Insert, then choose Stacked Bar Chart, and then Stacked Bar.
- The stacked bar chart will be formatted as a Gantt chart.
Adding gradients in Canva
To add gradients in Canva, follow these steps:
- Select the gradient so that the toolbar with specific options appears above the editor.
- If the gradient can be modified, go to the color in the toolbar and click on the color you want to change. You can change all or only part of the gradient.
Creating an effective infographic
To create an effective infographic, follow these steps:
- Identify the audience and objective.
- Determine the tone and graphic design.
- Gather the necessary sources.
- Create an action plan by selecting the most significant information.
- Establish the content structure.
- Coordinate the editorial plan for infographic distribution.