The links on this page will give you a template for doing a timeline using MS Word.  There are two formats, one for a vertical layout and one for a horizontal layout.

Click on one of the related files below to download the format you want. A dialog box will ask whether you want to open it or save it.  Choose open.  Once you see the file and decide this is what you want, save it with a "save as" command from the file menu. Give it a name you want and make sure the file is saved to your account.  You can then edit the file in any way you need, adding text to the boxes, moving things around, etc.  If you wish to add more boxes and lines, use the drawing toolbar (if it is not showing on your screen, click the View tab, then choose Toolbars from the drop-down menu, and select Drawing).

Timeline - horizontal (landscape) (doc file - 28kb)
Timeline - vertical (portrait) (doc file - 29kb)

doc file: You need the Microsoft Word program, a free Microsoft Word viewer, or a program that can import Word files in order to view this file. To learn more about the free Microsoft Word Viewer, visit the Microsoft Word website.

Teacher Websites © 2012 Edline