How to Make Timelines in Google Sheets

You can now make timelines directly within Google Sheets. Learn how in less than three minutes. 

View the entire video or click on any timestamp below to jump directly to that topic. 

  • Start/End Date 0:09
  • Event Title & Description 0:20
  • Color for Timeline Events 0:26
  • Create Your Timeline 0:38
  • Settings 1:04
  • Event Cards 1:27
  • Group Event Cards 2:03
  • Google Sheets Timeline Template 2:34

Google Sheets Timeline Template

If you’d like to make the setup of this activity a little easier for your students, check out this great template made by Eric Curts. It has a tab for directions and a sheet set up with column headings that match the timeline settings. 

Other Options for Making Timelines

If you’re looking for other options, check out the timeline makers below.

What Are Your Favorite Timeline Activities?

Share your ideas in the comments below or on Twitter.


Don't Miss a Pick - Follow Us
Facebooktwitterpinterestyoutubeinstagrammail
Nick LaFave

Add your Biographical Info and they will appear here.