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Getting Started / Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

Introduction to TimeWrit

# Introduction to TimeWrit Welcome to **TimeWrit**, a powerful platform designed for historical research, genealogy, and chronological storytelling. ## The Interface at a Glance When you first open TimeWrit, you are presented with a dynamic, interactive workspace. ![Main Interface Overview](/media/help_images/main_interface_overview.png) ### 1. Navigation & Display Controls - **Zoom (+/-)**: Adjust the chronological scale of the timeline. - **FIT**: Automatically adjust the view to encompass all currently filtered events. - **PLAY**: Animate the progression of events through time. - **COMPARE**: Toggle the comparison view to analyze two timelines side-by-side. - **MAP**: View your events on an interactive geographical map. - **CHART (Graph)**: Switch to the non-linear relationship view. > [!NOTE] > For a deep dive into visualizing your project's data as a network, see [The Knowledge Graph](/help/knowledge-graph/).

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Welcome to TimeWrit
Welcome to TimeWrit
Main Interface Overview
Main Interface Overview
Navigation Controls
Navigation Controls