> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.visibrain.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.visibrain.com/platform-guide/smartboards/create-a-smartboard/timeline.md).

# Timeline

## Create or edit a *Timeline*

By adding a new section called *Timeline*, the page below will appear.

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This page will allow you to add the following :

| ***Type***               | Modify the section type while keeping the associated *Topic(s)*.                                                                                                      |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ***Title***              | Add or modify the title.                                                                                                                                              |
| ***Comment***            | Add or edit comments to the section. You can choose the background color according to the importance of the comment (information, danger...)                          |
| ***Timelines - Topic***  | Associate one or more topic(s) or sub-topic(s) with the *Timeline*. You can click on the *Topic* name to access the list of all *Topics*. You can also add *Filters*. |
| ***Timelines - Target*** | Choose the item you need to measure (post, impression, likes etc).                                                                                                    |
| ***Timelines - Color***  | Choose the *Timeline* color.                                                                                                                                          |
| ***Timelines - Label***  | Choose the *Timeline* label.                                                                                                                                          |
| ***Add timeline***       | Add *Timelines* associated with other *Topics* or *Subtopics*.                                                                                                        |
| ***Resolution***         | Choose the precision you need (automatic, minutes, hours, days, months).                                                                                              |
| ***Smooth timelines***   | Soften the peaks of the graph.                                                                                                                                        |
| ***Custom period***      | Option to activate if you want to give a specific period of time to your section that differs from the *Smartboard'*&#x73; one.                                       |

{% hint style="info" %}
You can mix several topics or sub-topics in the same *Timeline* by giving them the same label.
{% endhint %}

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## Examples of timelines

#### 1. Comparing topics

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#### 2. Comparing social media

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#### 3. Comparing competitors

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