How to Make a Timeline on Google Slides

Timelines are one of the most effective ways to present data in visual form. They also help showcase history, journeys, and projections in a very clear and straightforward way.

In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to make a timeline on Google Slides. There are a few different methods you can use to make timelines and we’ll walk you through them with simple, step-by-step instructions.

Let’s start with the easiest method.

Method 1: Use Diagrams

Google Slides has a set of pre-made timeline designs in the software. They are available through the Diagrams section of the app. Here’s how to access them.

Step 1: Create a New Slideshow Or Add a Blank Slide

If you only want to design a single slide with a timeline design, you should start with a blank slideshow. They are perfect for simple projects and printouts.

You can also add a timeline to an existing slideshow by adding a blank slide. You can add a new slide by going to the Insert menu and clicking the New Slide option. Or simply press the Control + M keys on the keyboard at once.

Then go to the Slide menu and then to Apply...