How to distinguish Time-bound vs One time events in a timeline
- Time-bound events: An event that has a fixed start and end time (for example a meeting)
- One Time Event: This kind of events happen only once (example: A file has been uploaded, or a request has been approved)
How are timelines organized?
It visualizes events in chronological order. Normally, the timeline starts with the earliest date and ends up with the latest date arranged on the X-axis from left to right.
What can timelines be used for?
Timelines are useful to document any type of development, providing an easy-to-understand history and helping viewers to understand past and ongoing trends. The tools are also useful for management tasks.