This article covers Lucen Timeline Online, the browser-based app. Looking for the PowerPoint add-in instead? See Lucen Timeline add-in help.
Lucen Timeline Online makes it easy to get started by importing your existing project data. Whether you're using Microsoft Project or creating a timeline from Excel, you have flexible options:
Choose your import method
Import from Microsoft Project
Learn how to bring your .MPP files into Timeline Online.Import from Excel
Step-by-step guidance for importing your timeline data from a spreadsheet.Import from Google Sheets™
Step-by-step guidance for importing your timeline data from a spreadsheet.
Download Sample Templates
Not sure where to start? Practice importing your data using our ready-made templates.
Sample Microsoft Project File (.MPP)
Download a pre-filled .MPP file to test the MS Project import process.
Download Project TemplateSample Excel File (.XLSX)
Try importing this sample spreadsheet with timeline data.
Download Excel TemplateSample Google Sheet
Make a copy of the Google Sheet template
Make a copy of the template
You can open these files, review the format, and replace the sample data with your own before importing.
💡 Tip: Imported data can be fully edited and styled once it’s in your timeline.