Customizing the Vertical Chart Connectors

The term “connectors” refers to the lines or arrows which connect the events to the vertical bar in the center of the chart. Timeline Maker Pro allows you to customize your connectors so that, if desired, you can change the connector style, fill and outline.

In this article

• Choosing a connector style
• Customizing the connector

Choosing a connector style

Timeline Maker Pro provides twelve different connector styles to choose from.

Note: The program does not allow individual connectors to be modified. Instead, all connectors on the Vertical Chart are modified when a change is applied.

To select a connector style:

1. While viewing your Vertical Chart, click the Chart tab.
2. Click the down arrow under Styles in the Connector group.
3. Select the desired connector style.
   

Customizing the connector

With Timeline Maker Pro, you can modify the connector fill color, as well as the outline color, line style and thickness.

To select a fill color:

1. While viewing the Vertical Chart, select the Chart tab.
2. In the Connector group, click the down arrow beside Arrow Fill.
3. Choose a color from either the Theme Colors (drawn from the theme currently in use), Standard Colors, or click More Colors to choose a custom color.
   

Tip: If you wish to leave the fill blank, select No Fill in the Arrow Fill drop down list.

To customize the arrow outline:

1. While viewing the Vertical Chart, select the Chart tab.
2. In the Connector group, click the down arrow beside Arrow Outline.
3. Choose an outline Style, Color and/or Width.
   

Tip: If you choose to have no outline, select the first option in the style menu, which looks like a blank space.