For a simple graphic that clearly shows the key events or milestones of a project, I’d recommend choosing the Basic Timeline. In the window that pops up, select the Process category, where you will find a variety of graphic options to choose from for your PowerPoint timeline. Go to the Insert tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and click on the SmartArt button in the Illustrations section.
How to manually make a timeline in PowerPoint 1. Create a basic timeline graphicĬreate a new presentation or open an existing one and add a new blank slide.