How to set up project timelines on Monday.com

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Set up project timelines on Monday.com by creating a new board, adding timeline columns, and configuring dependencies between tasks. Use the Gantt view to visualize and manage your project schedule effectively.

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Prerequisites

Active Monday.com account
Basic understanding of project management
Admin or board creator permissions
List of project tasks and deadlines

Step-by-Step Instructions

Create a New Board or Select Existing One

Navigate to your Monday.com workspace and click the + Add button in the left sidebar. Select New Board and choose a project management template, or select an existing board where you want to add timeline functionality. Name your board appropriately for easy identification.

Choose the 'Project Management' template as it comes with pre-configured timeline columns

Add Timeline Column

Click the + Add Column button at the top right of your board. From the column types menu, select Timeline. Name your timeline column (e.g., 'Project Duration' or 'Task Timeline'). The timeline column will allow you to set start and end dates for each task.

Configure Timeline Settings

Click on the timeline column header and select Settings. Configure your timeline preferences including:

Date format
Weekend display options
Default duration for new items
Color coding preferences

Save your settings by clicking Done.

Enable 'Show weekends' if your project includes weekend work

Add Tasks and Set Dates

Create your project tasks by clicking + Add Item at the bottom of the board. For each task, click on the timeline column cell and set the start and end dates using the date picker. You can also drag the timeline bars directly in the timeline column to adjust dates visually.

Use descriptive task names to make your timeline easier to read and understand

Set Up Task Dependencies

Click on a task's timeline bar and select Add Dependency. Choose the predecessor task from the dropdown menu. Monday.com will automatically adjust dependent task dates when predecessor dates change. You can create multiple dependencies for complex project workflows.

Dependencies help prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure logical task sequencing

Switch to Gantt View

Click on Views at the top of your board and select Gantt. This provides a comprehensive timeline visualization of your entire project. You can adjust the time scale (days, weeks, months) using the controls at the top of the Gantt chart.

Use the Gantt view for project presentations and high-level timeline overviews

Customize and Share Timeline

Customize your timeline by adding status columns, priority indicators, and team member assignments. Click the Share button to invite team members or stakeholders. Set appropriate permissions (view, edit, or admin) for each collaborator to control timeline access.

Create a dashboard view to display multiple project timelines in one place

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Timeline column not showing dates correctly

Check your date format settings in the timeline column configuration. Ensure your browser's date settings match your Monday.com account preferences.

Dependencies not updating automatically

Refresh the page and verify that dependencies are properly linked. Go to the dependency settings and re-establish the connection between tasks if needed.

Gantt view showing incomplete timeline

Ensure all tasks have both start and end dates set. Check that your timeline view filters are not hiding completed or specific status items.

Timeline bars overlapping or not displaying properly

Adjust the zoom level in your timeline view and check for conflicting date ranges. Clear browser cache if the display issues persist.

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