⚠️ The Timeline Scale button is currently available in all versions of Instagantt
In project management, visualizing your Gantt chart timeline at the right scale is essential. Instagantt’s Day View and Week View allow you to adapt your timeline for detailed daily planning or broader weekly overviews. Switching between views helps teams track tasks, manage dependencies, and optimize online project planning efficiently.
🧭 Table of Contents
What Are Day View & Week View?
How to Change Your Timeline Scale
Key Features: Custom Scale, Today Indicator & More
When to Use Day View vs Week View
Summary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔍 What Are Day View & Week View?
Day View and Week View let you adjust the Gantt chart scale to match your planning needs:
Day View: Focus on individual days for short-term scheduling, last-minute adjustments, or detailed task review.
Week View: See multiple days at once for sprint planning, team capacity review, or status updates.
This flexibility ensures your project timeline always matches the level of detail required, helping you manage tasks, dependencies, and deadlines more efficiently.
🛠 How to Change Your Timeline Scale
Switching views in Instagantt is quick and intuitive:
Navigate to the Scale button in the top-right corner of your Gantt chart.
Select Days for Day View or Weeks for Week View.
In Week View, choose between Calendar Days or Week Numbers for your timeline.
Optionally, toggle the Today indicator (red vertical line) on or off to highlight the current date.
The chart updates instantly, allowing you to focus on project planning rather than settings.
✅ Key Features: Custom Scale, Today Indicator & More
Custom Scale (Day/Week): Effortlessly toggle between daily and weekly timelines for precision or overview.
Today Indicator: Instantly identify the current date on your timeline.
Immediate Updates: The Gantt chart refreshes automatically when switching views.
Enhanced Planning Context: Zoom in for task-level details, zoom out for strategic overviews.
Intuitive User Experience: All options are integrated into the top menu for seamless navigation.
See it in Action: Hide/Show Today Indicator in Instagantt
💡 When to Use Day View vs Week View
Scenario
Best View
Why
Daily task management or last-minute updates
Day View
Lets you focus on individual tasks and deadlines.
Weekly planning, team sprints, or status meetings
Week View
Offers broader context and shows how tasks span across days.
Portfolio overview or long-term roadmap
Week View (Week Numbers)
Shows high-level timeline alignment.
Choosing the right view ensures efficient task management, balancing detailed planning with strategic oversight.
📌 Summary
Instagantt’s Day View and Week View provide flexible timeline scaling for your Gantt chart, allowing you to:
Zoom into daily details or step back for weekly overviews.
Track tasks, milestones, and deadlines efficiently.
Use the Today indicator to stay aligned with the current date.
Flexible timeline views make your online project planning intuitive, collaborative, and precise.
🚀 Optimize Your Timeline
Take control of your Gantt chart with Day and Week View. Switch between detailed daily planning and broad weekly coordination to improve project efficiency and team productivity. 👉 Try it now on instagantt.com
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s the difference between Day View and Week View?
Day View focuses on individual days for detailed task tracking; Week View shows multiple days for high-level planning and sprint management.
How do I switch between views?
Click the Scale button in the top-right of the Gantt chart, then select Days or Weeks.
Can I enable the Today indicator?
Yes — toggle the Today indicator on or off from the same Scale menu to highlight the current date.
Does switching views affect my task data or dates?
No — the view changes the visual timeline only. All task dates, dependencies, and data remain intact.
