Creating a Project Timeline

Timelines show the life span of a project or process in a linear format that includes tasks, milestones, and intervals, as Figure 12-2 shows. A timeline can help you visualize a sequence of events or the high-level tasks associated with a complex project. Whether you’re trying to keep track of hiring processes, development timelines, product release schedules, or project cycles, a Visio 2007 timeline can clarify critical milestones.

Figure 12-2. A timeline clarifies project milestones.

To create a timeline in Visio 2007, you start with the Timeline template in the Schedules solution. You can ...

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