{"id":31931,"date":"2022-09-13T07:08:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/?p=31931"},"modified":"2024-06-15T07:41:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T07:41:38","slug":"project-timeline-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-timeline-templates","title":{"rendered":"10 Project Timeline Templates To Kick Start Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every project starts with a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does a blank document become a solid, detailed project timeline? How do you present your ideas in the most coherent, logical way? Where do you start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps if you have a framework to build upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project timeline templates can provide that initial plan structure, spark some ideas, and get you going quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll show you a couple of useful free and paid project timeline templates, each with context including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What they look like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who and what they\u2019re good for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pros and cons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But before that\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-[#F8E4DD] p-5 mb-6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create custom project timeline templates in Toggl Plan?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Boilerplate templates are often either too simple or too complex for your needs. And more often than not you have to change a ton of things before you can fit a template to your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s why, instead of templates, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/plan\/index\" title=\"Toggl Plan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Toggl Plan<\/a> comes with a &#8220;Duplicate&#8221; feature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1351\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited.png\" alt=\"How to duplicate an existing plan in Toggl Plan?\" class=\"wp-image-31939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited.png 1351w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited-746x347.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited-1152x536.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/duplicate-plan-timeline-edited-112x52.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1351px) 100vw, 1351px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to duplicate an existing plan in Toggl Plan?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With this feature, you can duplicate any of your existing project timelines to create a new timeline in a couple of clicks.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created a duplicate plan, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag and drop tasks to adjust the project&#8217;s timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create color-coded milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign tasks to new team members right from the timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add task-related information using notes, checklists, and file attachments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate on tasks to &#8220;@&#8221; mentions and feedback comments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to create your own timeline templates in Toggl Plan, let\u2019s get on with the templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Microsoft Excel project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to share project milestones visually with project stakeholders, Excel has an inbuilt project timeline template. You can find this template by searching for \u201cproject timeline\u201d when you create a new Excel spreadsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-1024x614.png\" alt=\"MS Excel Project Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-31940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-674x404.png 674w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-1152x690.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template-112x67.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/excel-project-timeline-template.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Excel project timeline template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The best thing about this timeline is that most project teams already have access to and know how to use Excel. So getting started with this template should be a piece of cake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few clicks and you\u2019re ready to track phases and milestones like a pro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you\u2019re not so well-versed in Excel? Don\u2019t worry\u2014you can see <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/create-timeline-excel\">how to create an Excel project timeline template here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be warned, though, that this template falls short as you dive into the details of the project and start planning individual tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we wouldn\u2019t recommend using this as a long-term solution for a growing company.<br>By the way, if you need a more detailed plan for your team, we recommend you use the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/templates.office.com\/en-in\/Project-timeline-with-milestones-TM00000009\" target=\"_blank\">Project timeline with milestones<\/a>\u201d template from the Office library to create an overview of the entire project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It creates a simple chart that\u2019s automatically updated as you change the timeline information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Super straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Track project milestones<br>\u2022 Little to no learning curve<br><\/td><td>\u2022 Lacks collaborative features<br>\u2022 Hard to track changes<br>\u2022 Not a long-term solution, especially if you\u2019re juggling multiple projects<\/td><td>Free with your MS Office license or subscription<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Microsoft Word project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-1024x688.png\" alt=\"MS Word Project Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-31942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-1024x688.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-601x404.png 601w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-1131x760.png 1131w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-1200x806.png 1200w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template-112x75.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/word-business-timeline-template.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Word project timeline template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>MS Word doesn\u2019t give you a lot of options, but it&#8217;s quite useful for printed reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This <a href=\"https:\/\/templates.office.com\/en-in\/Project-timeline-TM00002071\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBusiness Timeline\u201d template<\/a> is your best shot. It\u2019s the high-level timeline you\u2019d show the clients at the beginning of your project planning, so they know what to expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re a software company and you\u2019re communicating the early roadmap of your two-year project, this template is sufficient. After all, your client just needs assurance you\u2019ll deliver the product on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project timeline template will help you build this trust with the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in terms of your internal team management, the Business Timeline doesn\u2019t give you what you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A visual overview of everyone\u2019s schedule in the same place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task timelines with individual due dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling conflicts with other projects or employee time off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A way to track progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ll need a different solution for that part of the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 A simple overview of your project timeline for clients<br>\u2022 Easy to create<br>\u2022 No learning curve<\/td><td>\u2022 Limited functionality; not useful for team timeline management<\/td><td>Free with your MS Office license or subscription<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Powerpoint project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Office Timeline is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officetimeline.com\/timeline\/templates\/powerpoint\" target=\"_blank\">free PowerPoint add-on<\/a> that lets you start with a \u201ctimeline from scratch\u201d to save and reuse a custom template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to kickstart your planning, you can use one of their free pre-made PowerPoint templates like the \u201cPowerPoint Timeline:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-1024x575.png\" alt=\"MS PowerPoint Project Timeline Template\" class=\"wp-image-31943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-719x404.png 719w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-1152x647.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template-112x63.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/powerpoint-project-timeline-template.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS PowerPoint project timeline template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This template shows the standard elements like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key project milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks with due dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project progress via \u201c% complete\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily adjust it to reflect your business and update it as you make progress. If you\u2019re already a PowerPoint user, this could be the perfect choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall, it\u2019s a good visual for keeping all the stakeholders in the loop, but functional for team use as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Easy to use<br>\u2022 A great project overview for the stakeholders<br>\u2022 Functional for task-level planning<\/td><td>\u2022 Basic functionality is free, but the full package comes at $59 for a one-year license<\/td><td>\u2022 Free for the basic option<br>\u2022 Starts at $59 for a one-year license<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Google Docs project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs doesn\u2019t have any native project timeline templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But if you still want to create a project schedule in Google Docs, you have two options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create your own template manually<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import one from a third-party template provider site like <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.template.net\/editable\/timelines-google-docs\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Template<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re building your own from scratch, you can still look at the readily-available project timeline templates for guidance and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a DIY timeline template in Google Docs:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-1024x499.png\" alt=\"A sample Google Docs Project Timeline\" class=\"wp-image-31944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-746x363.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-1152x561.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-1500x731.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline-112x55.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-docs-project-timeline.png 1560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A sample Google Docs project timeline <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-timeline-in-google-docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating project timelines in Google Docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 You probably already have Google Docs and know how to use it<br>\u2022 Collaborate using comments<\/td><td>\u2022 No native templates<br>\u2022 DIY-ing takes a bit longer<br>\u2022 No workflow capabilities or dashboards<\/td><td>Free with your Google Workspace subscription<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Google Sheets project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-1024x421.png\" alt=\"Google Sheets project timeline template \" class=\"wp-image-31945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-1024x421.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-1536x632.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-746x307.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-1152x474.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-1500x617.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template-112x46.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-timeline-template.png 1813w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Sheets project timeline template <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can find this template in the \u201cProject management\u201d section of Google Sheets templates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-1024x290.png\" alt=\"Google Sheets project management template gallery\" class=\"wp-image-31946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-746x211.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-1152x326.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates-112x32.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-sheets-project-management-templates.png 1175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Sheets project management template gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The \u201cProject timeline\u201d template is best suited for managing client-facing engagements. For planning team tasks, the \u201cGantt chart\u201d template is a better choice since it enables you to dive deep into the details. Gantt charts are similar to project timelines, but they offer a more detailed, task-level overview of the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project planning template allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break the project into tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-prioritize-tasks\">Prioritize tasks<\/a> according to the importance and dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the team schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spot any <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/scheduling-conflicts\">scheduling conflicts or potential risks in the project\u2019s<\/a> schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This Google Sheets Gantt chart template comes with a progress indicator to see what percentage of work on a task is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall, this Google Sheets template is definitely a better, more functional option than some of the previous items on the list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Easy to use<br>\u2022 Color-coded<br>\u2022 Task priorities, dependencies, and due dates<\/td><td>\u2022 Ease of use depends on your team&#8217;s expertise and experience with Google Sheets and project planning<\/td><td>Free with your Google Workspace subscription<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Google Slides project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Slides is intended for presentations. It can be useful for creating convincing, inspiring, beautifully laid-out plans and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not so well-suited for day-to-day work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it\u2019s not really surprising then that Google Slides doesn\u2019t have native timeline management planning templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, when you want to create a presentation for the stakeholders and show them your vision of the project in Google Slides, there are plenty of templates you can import, so you don\u2019t have to start from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/timeline-2-0-for-google-slides-8SCEHR\" target=\"_blank\">this template by Envato Elements<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates-706x404.jpg 706w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates-1152x660.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/google-slides-project-timeline-templates-112x64.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Google Slides project timeline templates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>You can download it for a quick start, or use it for inspiration as you build your own Google Slides timeline template.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Beautifully designed layout<br>\u2022 Easy to use<br>\u2022 Professional-looking presentations<\/td><td>\u2022 Not suitable for managing team timelines<br>\u2022 No tracking, reporting, or updating capabilities<\/td><td>$16.50 per month Envato subscription&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Wrike Project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wrike-project-schedule-template.png\" alt=\"Wrike project schedule template\" class=\"wp-image-31948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wrike-project-schedule-template.png 865w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wrike-project-schedule-template-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wrike-project-schedule-template-552x404.png 552w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wrike-project-schedule-template-112x82.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/try.wrike.com\/web-based-gantt-chart-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike\u2019s Gantt Chart<\/a> breaks down your project into sections with tasks and due dates, but then it goes a bit further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can adjust and manage your tasks and items as you go (it\u2019s not static)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate real-time reports directly from the board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a clear overview of the upcoming period<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Interactive timelines<br>\u2022 Real-time reports<br>\u2022 Visual overview<\/td><td>\u2022 Not available on the free plan<\/td><td>$9.80+ per user\/month&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Preceden Project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-1024x482.png\" alt=\"Preceden project plan\" class=\"wp-image-31949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-746x351.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-1152x542.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan-112x53.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/preceden-project-plan.png 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What do Netflix, Slack, and NASA have in common?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This timeline planner, apparently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.preceden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preceden<\/a> is a timeline maker known for its ability to turn complex projects into clear processes\u2014<em>fast.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your team to the same board, collaborate on tasks, identify gaps between original estimates and reality, and solve problems before they derail your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Collaboration features<br>\u2022 Dependencies, <br>\u2022 Approximate due dates <br>\u2022 Bulk editing<\/td><td>\u2022 Overwhelming for small agency teams<\/td><td>$20+ per user\/month, billed annually for the Business plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Teamgantt Project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/teamgantt.png\" alt=\"TeamGantt project timeline\" class=\"wp-image-27782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/teamgantt.png 728w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/teamgantt-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TeamGantt project timeline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To nobody\u2019s surprise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamgantt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeamGantt<\/a> offers a fantastic Gantt chart to make your project timeline planning simple and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s drag and drop timeline helps you create:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tasks and subtasks you can duplicate for no double work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependencies, so you work in the correct order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milestones for important meetings, tasks, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can switch between Gantt, calendar, and list views. Thus making it easy to plan and manage tasks in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TeamGantt also allows you to stack up your progress against your original estimate, so you instantly know where you\u2019re at.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Drag-and-drop editor<br>\u2022 Collaborative features<br>\u2022 Gantt, calendar, and list view<\/td><td>\u2022 Overkill for creative agencies<\/td><td>$19.90+ per user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Zoho Project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-1024x594.png\" alt=\"Zoho Gantt timelines\" class=\"wp-image-31950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-697x404.png 697w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-1152x668.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines-112x65.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zoho-gantt-timelines.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoho Gantt timelines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoho\u2019s Project Timeline Gantt<\/a> is convenient and interactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It lets you create and edit milestones, quickly extend or shorten deadlines, and visualize project tasks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, this project management timeline template is easy to update on the spot and has the \u201c% completed\u201d bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s not available for free. To access the Project Timeline Gantt, you must be on one of the paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Interactive and convenient<br>\u2022 Team workflow management<br>\u2022 Visual overview<\/td><td>\u2022 Only on paid plans<\/td><td>$5+ per user\/month billed annually<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-[#F8E4DD] p-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663045563430\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a project timeline?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A project timeline is a chronological overview of your project&#8217;s tasks and milestones laid out on a horizontal timeline. Project timelines can be used for planning projects or for managing your team\u2019s schedule and tasks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663045652817\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best tool to create a timeline?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can create a project timeline using templates, <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-timeline-tools\">timeline software<\/a>, or in some cases, even paper and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetpens.com\/blog\/The-Best-Tools-for-Project-Planning\/pt\/995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stationery<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663045746758\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to create a project timeline?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To create a project timeline:<br\/> \u2022 Finalize the project scope<br\/> \u2022 Identify the tasks that need to be done to complete the project<br\/> \u2022 Estimate the time required to complete each task<br\/> \u2022 Layout tasks on a timeline in order of their dependencies<br\/><br\/>Learn more in our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/create-project-timeline\">How To Create A Project Timeline In 8 Actionable Steps<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663045950267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I use a project timeline?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A project timeline is a visual tool that has many applications. You can use a project timeline to:<br\/> \u2022 Communicate project schedule to the team and the stakeholders<br\/> \u2022 Track planned vs actual project progress<br\/> \u2022 Identify bottlenecks in the project&#8217;s schedule and fix them <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kick start your next project with a project timeline template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A project timeline template helps you get your project planning off the ground quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your goal, there are ready-made templates available today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powerpoint and Google Slides timeline templates for presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Word timeline templates for <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/marketing-proposal\">project proposals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gantt chart templates for task-level planning in Excel and Google Sheets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are a number of online tools that can help you create project roadmaps and detailed timelines collaboratively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever tool or template you choose, it would make sense to learn more about creating project task lists and <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-milestones\">project milestones<\/a> next. 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