Key Dates
Separate from Milestones, Key Dates allow you to show key phases, dates or deliverables of an item. You can customize these phases by selecting the duration and icon set.
Creating a Key Date
Because a timeline is a time-oriented visualization of a roadmap, key dates exist solely in this visualization. You can navigate to your key dates by opening the Item Card to create, edit, or delete key dates.
Via the Item Card
Whether you're in the Items Table, Swimlane, or Timeline, you can manage your key dates by navigating to the Item Card.
Click + Key Date to add a new key date.
Select one of the 6 icons to represent your new key date.
Give your key date a name.
Select the associated date in the calendar or by dragging the newly created key date on the slider (just below the date range).
Delete a key date by selecting the X icon on the right-hand side.
Click Update to save your changes.
Key Dates may only be created within the declared time range of the item.
Visualize on a Timeline
Once you declare your key dates, you can visualize them on your timeline. If you’re using the Standard theme, your Key Date icons will appear on their item bars.
If you’re using the Compact theme, open the Format panel and select the Show key date labels option to include Key Date labels on the timeline.
By moving the item, you move the associated key dates within. Similarly, by extending or shortening the item duration, the key dates will move accordingly.
Customizing Key Date Labels
You can include Key Date titles, dates, both, or neither on your timeline. To customize the appearance of your Key Date labels, open the Format panel and select your preferences from the Key Date Labels dropdown.
