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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   Load Your Spreadsheet Data.

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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

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