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Example

 

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Spreadsheet Format

Each row represents a data point on the timeline. The chart below shows what data should be included in each column. Learn more about using spreadsheets with Visualizations at  

 Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
Contents

The date of your data point in a MM/DD/YEAR format.

This sets the x-axis value for your data point.

Note:

  • If your data only contains years, assign an arbitrary month and day.

 

The value for your date on the y-axis. This creates your first timeline.

Note:

  • If you do not want to assign a numeric value to a date, type in "null" 

The annotations for your data points.

Note:

  • The annotations will only appear on the timeline if you choose true in the "Display Annotations" customization option
  • Learn more at the Display Annotations step-by-step guide
A second value for your date on the y-axis. This creates a second timeline.
Data Typedate or datetimenumbertextnumber
Optional   x

 

Customization Options


Alpha fill 0-100: sets the transparency of the fill color under the graph's curve. 

  • Type in a number from 0 to 100 to set the transparency
  • "0" makes the area completely transparent; "100" makes the area opaque 


Date format: formats the date that appears in the top right corner of the timeline
  • To enter the date only, type in "MM DD YYYY" 
  • To enter a date and time, use the "HH:mm MONTH dd, yyyy" format
Display annotations?: controls whether or not annotations appear on the chart
  • Set to "True" to show annotations on top of selected values

Display exact values?: 


Display legend dots?: 

Display legend values?: 

Display seperator bar?: 

Display zoom range links: 

Dot highlight: 

Legend position: 
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