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Create and edit a project timeline
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   A timeline allows you to show the trajectory of your project, including its current status, what has happened in the past, and future stages.

Create a new timeline or add a new stage to your timeline
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To create a new timeline for your project:

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click **Projects**. This displays a list of all existing projects.
2. Click on a **Title** to open a project.
3. In the project sub-menu, under **Content**, click **Timeline**. This will display all the timeline stages already created for this project.
4. Click on the **+** icon located on the right hand side of the screen.
5. Add a **Title**.
6. Add a description in the **Body**. Editing timeline stages has the same functionality as editing your main project page. You can use the text editor to add rich text, and add blocks to add other kinds of content. For more information about the text editor, See [How to use the Rich Content editor.](/articles/9180044670223-How-to-use-the-Rich-Content-editor)
7. Add additional content if required (**Add block** or **Add group**). For more information about content blocks, see [How to use content blocks and groups](/articles/9179124696591-How-to-use-content-blocks-and-groups).
8. Add a **Start** **Date** and **End Date**, either by typing the dates into the field or clicking on the calendar icon. If you want these dates to display differently on the front end, add display text in the fields provided.
9. When you've finished editing, click **Publish**.

Where on your site does the timeline display?

Creating and publishing a timeline stage will automatically trigger the creation of a 'Timeline' tab in the public project menu.

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Edit a timeline
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To edit an existing timeline:

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click **Projects**. This displays a list of all existing projects.
2. Click on a **Title** to open a project.
3. In the project sub-menu, under **Content**, click **Timeline**. This displays all the timeline stages that already exist for this project.
4. Select the stage you want to edit. Click on the **ellipsis icon** at the end of the row to show more options. Click **Edit**.
5. When you're finished editing, click **Publish**.

Unpublish a timeline stage
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You can unpublish individual timeline stages from a project without affecting the other content. The page will be automatically removed from anywhere it's current displayed or linked to.

To unpublish a timeline stage:

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click **Projects**. This displays a list of all existing projects.
2. Click on a **Title** to open a project.
3. In the project sub-menu, under **Content**, click **Timeline**. This displays all the timeline stages that already exist for this project.
4. Select the stage you want to edit. Click on the **ellipsis icon** at the end of the row to show more options.
5. Click **Edit** to edit the timeline stage.
6. At the top right of the screen, next to the **Publish** button, are your publishing options. Choose **Unpublish** from the dropdown menu.
7. Add a revision message to record why you are making the change. Click **Confirm**.

Delete a timeline
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You can delete a timeline stage from a project if it's no longer needed, or was created by mistake. This permanently removes the timeline stage and all its content and cannot be undone. Proceed with caution!

*Note: you may not have delete permissions as part of your role. If you have any questions about your permissions, contact your Civio Engage administrator.*

To delete a timeline stage:

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click **Projects**. This displays a list of all existing projects.
2. Click on a **Title** to open a project.
3. In the project sub-menu, under **Content**, click **Timeline**. This displays all the timeline stages that already exist for this project.
4. Select the stage you want to edit. Click on the **ellipsis icon** at the end of the row to show more options. Click **Delete**.
5. You'll be prompted with a warning to confirm the action. Click **Yes, Delete this Stage.**
6. Your timeline stage is now deleted.

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