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title: "Timeline"
url: "https://help.nodeslinks.com/en/article/new-navigation-portfolio-timeline"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-09-09T11:05:03.299Z"
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# Timeline

## Introduction

The **Timeline** page within the Portfolio feature provides a visual Gantt-style chart that displays how each **Portfolio**, **Program**, and **Project** spans across time.  
It enables users to quickly assess project timelines, spot scheduling patterns, and identify alignment or deviations across their portfolio.

This article will guide you through:

-   Understanding the Timeline visualization
-   Using different timeline views
-   Accessing detailed project dates

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## Timeline Overview

The Timeline shows two sets of bars for each row:

-   **Baseline Schedule** (yellow line)
-   **Current Schedule** (blue line)

This dual-bar setup allows users to easily compare how the original plan and the latest project updates align or diverge over time.

Each row represents a project, and projects are grouped under their respective portfolios or programs for easier navigation.

By hovering on any project row, you can quickly see:

-   **Baseline Start Dates, End Dates and duration**
-   **Current Start Dates, End Dates and duration**

This provides precise scheduling information without needing to dive into individual project reports.

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## Navigating the Timeline

At the bottom right of the screen, you can adjust your view:

-   **Months View**: Displays projects at a monthly level of detail.
-   **Quarters View**: Displays projects grouped by quarters.
-   **Years View**: Displays a more condensed view over multiple years.
-   **Fit to Screen**: Automatically adjusts the zoom to fit all visible data.

If you are in a very detailed (granular) view — such as **Months View** — and wish to quickly reorient to the current date, click the **Today** button.

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