How to use Linear's timeline view
Switch the Linear projects view to Timeline, center it on today's date, and zoom between year, quarter, month and week to see your roadmap.
Quick answer
Open Projects from the sidebar, open Display options, and switch the layout from List to Timeline. The projects view then shows each project as a bar across a calendar. Select Today to center on the current date, then open the zoom menu and choose Quarter to change how much time you see.
Steps at a glance
- Click Projects in the sidebar.
- Open Display options.
- Choose the Timeline layout.
- Click Today to center the calendar.
- Open the zoom menu.
- Choose Quarter to change the time scale.
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Summary
The timeline view lays your projects out on a calendar so you can see when work starts and ends. It is a quick way to spot overlaps and plan a roadmap without leaving the projects page.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Projects
Click **Projects** in the left sidebar under Workspace. Linear opens the projects page and lists every project in the workspace, such as Website relaunch.
Step 2
Open display options
Click **Display options** at the top right of the projects page. A panel opens with the layout choices and list options.
Step 3
Switch to Timeline
At the top of the panel you will see **List**, **Board** and **Timeline**. Click **Timeline** to change the layout. The projects page now shows a calendar with each project drawn against it.
Step 4
Center on today
Close the panel, then click **Today** at the top right of the calendar. The tooltip shows the shortcut **T**. The calendar scrolls so the current date sits in view.
Step 5
Open the zoom menu
Click **Year** next to Today. This is the zoom control, and it opens a menu of time scales for the calendar.
Step 6
Zoom to Quarter
The menu lists **Year**, **Quarter**, **Month** and **Week**, each with a single-key shortcut. Click **Quarter** to show a shorter stretch of time with more detail. Pick another option the same way whenever you want a different range.
Why this matters
You have several projects running and need to know how they line up over the coming months. Switching to the timeline shows them on one calendar, so you can talk through the schedule with your team and zoom to the range that matters.
Frequently asked questions
Which time scales can I zoom to?
The zoom menu offers Year, Quarter, Month and Week. Each one has a single-key shortcut shown next to it.
Is there a shortcut for centering on today?
Yes. The Today button's tooltip shows the shortcut T.
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