Getting Started
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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.

### 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/).
Visual Examples