1. Why do the dates on top of my timeline overlap?
The tick marks are too close together. Edit the timeline and increase the distance between the tick marks.

2. Why are the dates on top of my timeline evenly spaced except for the first and last date?

The start date and/or end date are not at the same increment as the tick marks. For instance, if the tick marks are every decade, the timeline dates should start and end on an even decade.

3. Where can I find clipart to add to my timeline?

Our favorite web site is www.classroomclipart.com. Many other web sites also offer free clipart.

4. Why do the timeline events appear to go off the left hand side of the page and off the timeline?

The start date should be an earlier date. For example., if the start date is 386 and the tick marks are every century, set the start date at 300.

5. Do I have to choose categories for my timeline?

No. The screen containing categories, fonts, and icons can be skipped. Categories simply provide a way to conveniently group events. For instance, when creating an ancient history timeline, events in Roman history could be in red and Greek events in green so they will be differentiated on the timeline.

6. I selected several categories, fonts, and icons when I set up my timeline, but why don't I see them when I try to enter in events?

You must click the check box next to the category creating a check mark in order for the category to be included in your timeline.

7. My timeline is just over two pages when I print it, but I would like to fit it to one page. How do I fit it to one page?

Easy Timeline Creator can scale the timeline when printing so it fits on one page. Follow these steps to print a timeline on one page:

Select the File menu item.
Select the Print to Fit Page menu item.
At this point a check mark appears next to the Print to Fit Page menu item. You may print or print preview to see the timeline on one page.

8. How do I delete a clipart image once it is on the timeline?

Move the mouse over the clipart that you want to delete. You will see the mouse cursor change from an arrow to a hand with a pointing finger. Press the right mouse button. This will bring up a menu. Click the Delete Picture menu item. Press the Yes button on the confirmation dialog when prompted to delete the picture.

9. How do I move a clipart image after it is on the timeline?

Move the mouse over the clipart image. You will see the mouse cursor change from an arrow to a hand with a pointing finger. Press the left mouse button and hold it down. You can move the mouse and the image will move also. When you have moved the image to the location you desire, release the left mouse button.

9. Can I move an event on the timeline?

Yes, events can be moved on the timeline similar to clipart. However, you may only move events up and down on the timeline. To move an event, move the mouse over the event text. You will see the mouse cursor change from an arrow to a hand with a pointing finger. Press the left mouse button down and hold it down. You can move the mouse up and down on the screen and the event will move up and down also. When you have moved the event to the desired location, release the left mouse button. Don't worry about moving the mouse left and right. The program will only allow the event move up and down.

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