Timeline View
The Timeline View displays your tasks and milestones along a horizontal time axis. Use it to visualize project schedules, track deadlines, and see how work progresses over time.
Timeline is one of Taskade's 8 project views. You can switch to it anytime without losing data — all views show the same tasks.
Switch to Timeline View
- Open any project
- Click the view switcher in the toolbar
- Select "Timeline"
Your tasks are now arranged along a time axis based on their due dates.
How Timeline View Works
- Horizontal time axis — days, weeks, or months depending on zoom level
- Tasks as bars — each task spans from start date to due date
- Drag to reschedule — move tasks along the timeline to change dates
- Resize to adjust duration — drag the edges of a task bar to extend or shorten it
- Color-coded status — completed, in progress, and overdue tasks are visually distinct
When to Use Timeline View
| Use Case | Why Timeline Works Best |
|---|---|
| Project planning | See the full schedule at a glance |
| Deadline tracking | Spot overdue tasks immediately |
| Resource planning | See who's working on what and when |
| Sprint planning | Visualize work across a time period |
| Client presentations | Show project progress in a clear, visual format |
Timeline vs. Gantt Chart
Both views show tasks over time, but they serve different purposes:
| Feature | Timeline | Gantt Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Simple time visualization | Detailed project management |
| Dependencies | Not shown | Shows task dependencies |
| Best for | Quick scheduling overview | Complex project planning |
| Complexity | Simple, clean | More detailed |
📖 See also: Gantt Chart View · Calendar View · Board View
📖 Learn more about views: What Are Project Views?