Timeline Template & Videos

Download our popular Excel Timeline Template and Videos

What is a Project Timeline and why get this Template?

If you manage projects it’s important to show how many tasks there are and when they’re due to happen. This helps to explain key events in your project’s life to team members and other stakeholders.


In my experience I’ve seen project managers show project tasks using Gantt charts, but here I offer a compelling alternative – the simple project timeline tool – which you can create in Excel.


A project timeline shows how events relate to each other in time. Although timelines don’t look as sophisticated as Gantt charts, they do a really good job at communicating the big picture. A well crafted project timeline can convey useful information relating to task progress and overall project progress.

What you get in this download package

There are two videos and one timeline template spreadsheet included in our affordable Timeline download package.


Both the videos and timeline template work together, so you can watch the videos that show how to create the timeline chart in Excel, and follow along in Excel with the spreadsheet.

The Excel Timeline Template Spreadsheet

The spreadsheet contains a working Timeline Template that you can use immediately to create your own project timelines. It also has step-by-step instructions for creating the timeline from scratch.


A lot of care and attention has been put into making the Timeline Template a really good choice for showing how project tasks relate to each over the planned life of the project.

Listen to what others are saying about the Excel Timeline Template Spreadsheet after trying it out for their own projects

“Great timeline template”

“Great timeline. The best I found. I was able to create a timeline from scratch using your step by step instructions in Excel 2007.”
Greg – Launch Excel reader

“Clean looking template”

“Very nice and clean looking template — excellent.”
1Serval – Youtube viewer

“Looks amazing”

“This looks amazing. You’ve done a lot of work here and it shows! Thank you for sharing so generously.”
Steve – Launch Excel reader

Can I peek inside the Project Timeline template?

What will I learn from watching the tutorial videos?

Don’t forget that you will also get 2 tutorial videos to download to your desktop to watch at your own convenience. Watch the step-by-step instructions showing you how to recreate the timeline from a blank worksheet. It’s just like having an Excel expert sit down with you to explain how things work and what tips might be useful to learn.


Here are just some of the things we explain in the videos:

  • Chart design – Why a blank piece of paper will help you design charts in Excel
  • Chart legends – How to create your own cool customized chart legends
  • XY Scatter charts – Why the little-used XY scatter chart gives you many useful charting options
  • Graphical Alignment – How to precisely align charts and chart elements in Excel
  • Simple Dynamic charts – Learn how to create a “Today” line that moves right with today’s date
  • Completion status – Get Excel to graphically show task completion status

Read what people say after watching the tutorial videos

“Great instructions”

“Thanks for the great instructions, by far the best I was able to find.”
John – Launch Excel reader

“Superb”

“Superb, well done mate. Looked extremely complicated and you made it feel so simple. Thanks.”
Stevie B. – Youtube viewer

“Great information”

“This is great info on how to set up a project timeline. Thank you for sharing this information and for your insights.”
James B. – Launch Excel reader

Download your copy today

If you track project tasks using Excel and have been searching far and wide for a great template that lays out your project beautifully, you should look no further. Our timeline template has proven its popularity and usefulness, and all you need to do is click on the “Buy Now” button below to get your own copy.

Start using the Timeline today and gain the skills to customize it

Remember, not only do you get a copy of the Timeline Template, you also get to download and keep the two tutorial videos showing you step-by-step how we created the timeline. Giving you the skills and know-how to get creative in customizing the spreadsheet to your heart’s desire.

Only US$25

The complete package of Timeline template and Video tutorials is available at the special price of US$25. Click on the “Buy Now” button to get your copy now. This will take you to a new screen where you can review your shopping cart and see the details of your order before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Payment Methods: Can I pay by credit card? Paypal?

You can pay via credit card and Paypal. When you click on the buy button you will be taken to a Paypal page, where the first option is to pay using Paypal and the second option is to pay via credit card.

Currency: Are all payments in US Dollars only?

All payments are in US Dollars. the system will convert the USD amount to your own currency when you get your credit card statement. In some cases, depending on where you’re from, you may be able to see the conversion rate in your own currency before you pay (this feature is not available for all currencies).

Where can I enter my coupon code?

If you have a special coupon code you should enter it when you get to the shopping cart page. There is a text box for you to enter the discount code after you click on the “Buy Now” button above.

Compatibility: What versions of Excel is this suitable for?

The timeline template videos were created using Excel 2010 for Windows.


The template will work with the following versions of Excel:

  • Excel 365 (Windows & Mac)
  • Excel 2021 (Windows & Mac)
  • Excel 2019 (Windows & Mac)
  • Excel 2016 (Windows & Mac)
  • Excel 2013 (Windows)
  • Excel 2011 (Mac)
  • Excel 2010 (Windows)
  • Excel 2007 (Windows)

You should not save the spreadsheet in .xls compatibility mode (backwards compatible) because this may remove certain features of the timeline chart.

Delivery: How are the videos delivered?

The videos and spreadsheet are delivered via an Internet download. You will get an email with a download link that remains valid for a month so you do not need to download the product immediately. If you find that your download link has expired, simply use the contact form below to send us an email and we will reset the link. Before we do so, We’ll need you to show us emailed proof of purchase.

30 day money-back guarantee

This download package is one hundred percent guaranteed! If you don’t like the videos or template, just ask for your money back. We have a 30 days money-back guarantee, so you can take your time and decide. Watch the videos, use the template and make up your mind.

Buy your Timeline template and Videos here

For only US$25

Important: What happens when you click the “Buy Now” button?

You will be shown a shopping cart where you can confirm your order and enter any special coupon code. When you proceed to the checkout you can either pay by filling in your credit card details or use a Paypal account if you have one. Paying by Paypal is option #1 and paying by card is option #2.

Remember to enter your email address

It is important to enter your main email address correctly, as a copy of the download link will be sent to you by email once your payment details are verified.

Oh – one last thing… are the template and videos available elsewhere?

  • You can find the videos on Youtube – Yes, both videos are available on the Launch Excel Youtube Channel and both are very popular.

So why would I want to pay to download them?

That’s a good question, and one I will answer by listing three good reasons why you may wish to buy these videos for download (remember they come with the complete Timeline Template in Excel).

  • Reason 1 = No connection to Youtube required – The downloaded videos are yours to keep, and you can watch them without an internet connection, and without going to Youtube.com. This is very useful if your company firewall blocks Youtube.com
  • Reason 2 = Higher quality audio – These videos have been remastered for higher audio quality by filtering out background noise.
  • Reason 3 = No advertising! – Enjoy an ad-free viewing experience. The videos may be freely available on Youtube, but there will be ads either before the videos play or while you watch them. If you don’t mind watching ads then be my guest – watch both videos on Youtube here and here!

P.S. If you head over to Youtube, why not join the Launch Excel Youtube community and get notified when future videos are posted, by clicking here to subscribe.

Any other questions?

If you have any questions that have not been answered, please contact me directly and let me know how I can help. I’d be interested in getting your feedback. Your questions and feedback are strictly confidential. Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to get in touch.

Victor Chan


Chief Teaching Officer, Launch Excel

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