Timeline template

[pepto gecko]

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.

[Paul Herber]

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.

[wapperdude]

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  limitation.   

[pepto gecko]

  Alas.

Thanks guys for your quick response.