The Timeline is one of the most powerful features in the design editor, allowing you to easily control the timing, animations, and order of your elements. With it, you can:
Adjust slide and layer durations.
Apply and customize animations.
Control the visual sequence of layers.
Preview specific frames instantly without playing the full design.
Whether you’re creating ads, presentations, or interactive visuals, the Timeline gives you precise control over how and when elements appear.
How the Timeline Works
The Timeline appears at the bottom of the editor and displays every layer in your design, along with its timing and animations. You can show or hide it by clicking the Timeline button in the lower-right corner of the editor.
Adjusting Slide Duration
There are two main ways to adjust a slide’s duration:
Drag the time bar on the duration axis to make the slide longer or shorter.
Enter a custom duration by double-clicking the time value and typing in the exact number of seconds.
Adding and Customizing Animations
Animations help bring your designs to life. You can:
Apply build-in and build-out animations by choosing from a library of presets.
Use Advanced Mode for custom animations with precise controls.
Adjust animation length by dragging handles left or right, with real-time duration feedback in seconds.
Controlling Layer Timing and Order
The Timeline also allows you to:
Adjust layer duration and delay by dragging the edges of each layer’s bar.
Reorder layers by dragging them up or down—affecting both their visual stacking order and when they appear in the sequence.
Temporarily hide layers for easier editing and improved visibility.
Applying Middle Animations
In addition to start and end animations, you can add middle animations to a layer. These create movement or effects while the element is already on the screen, making your designs more dynamic.
Why Use the Timeline?
With the Timeline, you can create highly polished animations without needing external tools or complex coding. This feature is ideal for:
Ad creatives that need precise sequencing.
Social media posts with layered motion graphics.
Presentations that require smooth transitions.
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