How to use timeline view in Asana

Open an Asana project in Timeline view to see tasks laid out by date, then add a task, move between periods, zoom the scale, and sort the view.

Quick answer

Open your project in Asana and select the Timeline tab to see tasks laid out by date. Use Add task to create a task, the Previous period and Next period arrows to move through dates, Today to jump back to the current date, Zoom in or Zoom out to change the scale, and Sort to reorder.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open your project from the sidebar
  2. Select the Timeline tab
  3. Select Add task to create a task
  4. Use the period arrows to move through dates
  5. Select Today to jump back to the current date
  6. Use Zoom in and Zoom out to change the scale

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Summary

Timeline view shows your project's tasks laid out by date, so you can see what is due and when work overlaps. It sits next to List and Board as another way to look at the same project.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the project

    In the sidebar, select **Work requests, Project** under your Work section. The project opens with its tabs along the top, including **Timeline**.

  2. Step 2

    Switch to Timeline view

    Select the **Timeline** tab next to **Board**. Your tasks appear as bars against a date scale, grouped under their sections.

  3. Step 3

    Add a task to the timeline

    Select **Add task** in the toolbar to create a new task. The timeline also shows the hint **Click anywhere to create a task**, so you can place one directly on a date.

  4. Step 4

    Move to the next period

    Select **Next period** to scroll the timeline forward in time. **Previous period** moves it back the other way.

  5. Step 5

    Jump back to today

    Select **Today** to bring the current date back into view after you have scrolled away.

  6. Step 6

    Zoom the timeline

    Select **Zoom in** to see dates in more detail, or **Zoom out** to fit more of the schedule on screen.

  7. Step 7

    Sort the timeline

    Select **Sort** in the toolbar to change how tasks are ordered within the view.

Why this matters

You have a project with tasks spread across several days and you need to see how they fit together. Timeline view lays them out by date, so you can spot what is overdue, what overlaps, and what is coming next.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where do I find Timeline view?

    Open a project and select the **Timeline** tab. It appears alongside **Overview**, **List**, **Board**, **Dashboard**, and **Calendar**.

  • Can I change how much of the schedule I see?

    Yes. Use **Zoom in** and **Zoom out** in the toolbar, and **Previous period** and **Next period** to move through dates.

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