1. Define the time range.
First, determine the time range you need to show, so as to determine the total length of the timeline.
2. Mark time interval
According to the time range and needs, choose the appropriate time interval (such as year, month, number of weeks, etc.). ) and draw the corresponding scale on the time axis. For the sake of beauty, different colors and lines can be used to distinguish them.
3. Mark the time node
Mark the corresponding event occurrence time nodes on the time axis as required. You can use different icons or colors to distinguish them.
4. Add an event description
Add an event description next to or below the time node to briefly describe the importance and background information of the event.
adjust the distribution (of)
According to the actual needs and space constraints, adjust and beautify the timeline to ensure that the information is clear and easy to read.
6. Other considerations
When painting, we should also consider the purpose and audience of the timeline, as well as details, such as font size, color matching and other factors.
Expand knowledge:
First of all, the role of the timeline
Timeline is a graphical representation showing the linear relationship of time. It is used to record and display the sequence of events, and it is an important visualization tool in many disciplines. It is widely used in history, science and technology, culture and other fields.
Second, the type of timeline.
1. Basic Timeline: Mark different time nodes in sequence, and you can add important events or descriptive information. Suitable for expressing the time variation of a single theme.
2. Compare timelines: display two or more timelines side by side to compare the development of different topics within the same time range.
3. Event flow timeline: Connect events through streamline to form an intuitive flow chart, which can show the occurrence of events and the relationship between events.
4. Time axis of geographical location: Combining with the map, the events in different places are arranged in chronological order, which can better show the influence of geographical location on the changes of events.
5. Regional Timeline: Dividing the timeline into regions can better show the evolution of events in different regions.