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Visio Discussions => Shapes & Templates => Topic started by: pepto gecko on December 12, 2008, 03:57:12 PM

Title: Timeline template
Post by: pepto gecko on December 12, 2008, 03:57:12 PM
I'm trying to create a historical timeline (e.g. - 1500 through 1800). The timeline template does not seem to allow me to put in dates in the distant past. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Timeline template
Post by: Paul Herber on December 12, 2008, 05:42:54 PM
The dates available to the timeline shapes are limited to what Windows allows as dates, I think 1st of January 1900 is the earliest date that can be used.

A historical/archeological/prehistoric era timeline would be very useful though.

Title: Re: Timeline template
Post by: wapperdude on December 12, 2008, 09:00:04 PM
Paul is correct.  The earliest date is tied to Windows, and cannot do anything before 1/1/1900.  Why anyone would put such a restriction on a timeline feature is beyond me.   ???  If you Google timeline software, there are quite a few out there.  Would seem to be the only option until someone starts smelling the coffee and fixes this debilitating  :o limitation.   :P
Title: Re: Timeline template
Post by: pepto gecko on December 12, 2008, 10:53:20 PM
 :( Alas.

Thanks guys for your quick response.