Gantt charts are a popular tool used to visualize and track the progress of projects and tasks over a period of time. They are particularly useful for project management, as they provide a clear overview of the tasks that need to be completed, the dependencies between tasks, and the timeline for each task.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create Gantt charts in Notion, using its native 'Timeline' view of your databases.

How To Setup Gantt Charts In Notion

1. Navigate to an empty page in Notion where you want to create the Gantt chart.
2. Type '/timeline' in the page and select 'Create a timeline view' from the dropdown menu.
3. Select your database source for the Gantt chart. You can either use an existing database or create a new one by hitting '+ new database'.
4. Give your timeline view a name and choose the range that you want to display in the view. You can select 'Day, Week, Bi-week, Quarterly, or Year' in the view.
5. To add an item to your Gantt chart, click anywhere on the timeline. This will create a new item on the selected date.
6. Adjust the start and end date of the item by dragging the ends of the item on the timeline.
7. Bonus: To create dependencies between tasks, hit the '->o' icon at the right end of an item in your timeline. This will allow you to link tasks and show their dependencies on the Gantt chart.

Step 1: Navigate to an Empty Page in Notion

To create a Gantt chart in Notion, you will need to navigate to an empty page where you want to create the chart.

Step 2: Type '/timeline' and Select 'Create a Timeline View'

Once you are on an empty page, you can create a timeline view for your Gantt chart by typing '/timeline' in the page and selecting the option 'Create a timeline view' from the dropdown menu. This will create a new timeline view for your Gantt chart.

Step 3: Select Your Database Source

Next, you will need to select the database source for your Gantt chart. You can either use an existing database or create a new one by hitting '+ new database'. To use an existing database, just search the 'database source' option and choose the database that you want to use from the list.

Step 4: Give Your Timeline View a Name and Format Its Range

Once you have selected your database source, you can give your timeline view a name and choose the range that you want to display in the view. To do this, click on the 'Month' dropdown menu near the top right corner of your timeline view. Then, choose the range that you want to display from the options 'Day, Week, Bi-week, Quarterly, or Year'.

Step 5: Click Anywhere on the Timeline to Add an Item

To add an item to your Gantt chart, click anywhere on the timeline. This will create a new item on the selected date. You can then enter the name of the task or project in the text field that appears.

Step 6: Drag the Ends of the Item to Adjust Its Start and End Date

You can adjust the start and end date of the item by dragging the ends of the item on the timeline. This will allow you to set the timeline for the task or project and visualize it on the Gantt chart.

BONUS: Create Dependencies Between Tasks

You can also create dependencies between tasks in your timeline by hitting the '->o' icon at the right end of an item in your timeline. This will allow you to link tasks and show their dependencies on the Gantt chart.

Examples of Using Gantt Charts with Notion Timeline View

Here are a few examples of how you can use Gantt charts in Notion to manage your projects and tasks:

• Project management: Use a Gantt chart to track the progress of a project, set deadlines for tasks, and visualize the dependencies between tasks.
• Event planning: Use a Gantt chart to plan and organize an event, set deadlines for tasks, and assign tasks to team members.
• Personal goal tracking: Use a Gantt chart to track your personal goals and visualize the timeline for achieving them. Set deadlines for each task and track your progress over time.
• Team collaboration: Use a Gantt chart to collaborate with your team and assign tasks to team members. Set deadlines for each task and track the progress of the project as a whole.

Gantt charts are a powerful tool for managing projects and tasks and visualizing the timeline for achieving them. With the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily create Gantt charts in Notion and use them to track your progress, set deadlines, and collaborate with your team. Whether you are working on a personal project or managing a large team, Gantt charts can help you stay organized and achieve your goals.