# Timeline Generator Generate beautiful and interactive timelines from events data with various layouts and styles > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/timeline-generator - **Category:** Data Visualization - **Keywords:** timeline, events, history, schedule, chronology, milestones, visualization, generator ## Overview The Timeline Generator allows you to create professional, interactive visual timelines from your event data, supporting both JSON and simple text formats to help you map out history, project schedules, or personal milestones with ease. ## Inputs - **Event Data** (textarea): Events for the timeline. Supports JSON array or simple title|date|description text format - **Timeline Title** (text): Title that will be displayed above the timeline - **Timeline Orientation** (select): Select orientation - **Color Scheme** (select): Select color scheme - **Date Format** (select): Select date format - **Event Point Size** (number): Size of the event points in pixels - **Timeline Line Width** (number): Width of the timeline line in pixels - **Font Size** (number): Base font size for text in pixels - **Start Year** (number): Starting year for timeline (leave empty for auto) - **End Year** (number): Ending year for timeline (leave empty for auto) - **Background Color** (color): Background color for the timeline container - **Show Dates** (checkbox): Display event dates on the timeline - **Show Descriptions** (checkbox): Display event descriptions on the timeline - **Show Progress Line** (checkbox): Display a progress line showing timeline progression ## When to use - Visualizing project roadmaps and key delivery milestones for stakeholders. - Creating historical chronologies for educational presentations or reports. - Mapping out personal schedules or event itineraries in a clear, linear format. ## How it works - Input your event data using either a JSON array or a pipe-separated text format (Title|Date|Description). - Customize the layout by selecting vertical or horizontal orientation and choosing a preferred color scheme. - Adjust visual parameters like point size, line width, and font size to match your design requirements. - Toggle display options for dates, descriptions, and progress lines, then generate your interactive timeline. ## Use cases - Project Management: Tracking product development phases and release dates. - Academic Research: Illustrating the sequence of historical events or research findings. - Event Planning: Outlining the schedule of activities for conferences or weddings. ## Frequently asked questions ### What data formats are supported? You can provide data as a JSON array of objects or as simple text lines formatted as 'Title|Date|Description'. ### Can I change the orientation of the timeline? Yes, you can switch between vertical and horizontal layouts in the settings. ### Is it possible to customize the colors? Yes, the tool offers several preset color schemes including business, warm, cool, pastel, and vibrant options. ### Can I hide the dates or descriptions? Yes, you can use the checkboxes in the configuration panel to toggle the visibility of dates, descriptions, and the progress line. ### What is the output format? 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