Office Timeline Add-in updates & release history

• Added an option to switch between in-app login (WebView) or your default browser - useful if IT restrictions block WebView. You can find it in the Office Timeline ribbon, under Settings.
• If in-app authentication fails or is blocked, the add-in automatically opens your browser to give you an alternative path to log in.

1. Streamline your workflow with Variance Settings (Expert plan)
   1. Tailor variance visibility to highlight what matters most in your schedule automatically.
   2. Quickly identify when work is running behind or ahead of schedule for immediate visibility into risks and stronger stakeholder communication.
   3. Plan vs. Actual templates now include built-in variance settings for faster setup and easier customization
   4. Set variance thresholds for individual timelines or apply default settings across all projects.

1. User logins in the Office Timeline Add-in
   1. Access your Office Timeline Add-in license through a simple and secure user login instead of a product key.
   2. Log in with your Microsoft or Google account for quick, hassle-free access.
   3. Easier user management through a simple dashboard for quick license assignment and revocation.
   4. Learn more here

• Fixed an issue that could cause the Edit Timeline tab to freeze.
• Updated the Refer a Friend ribbon icon.
• Added a Beta Program reference in the ribbon.
• Updated the EULA in the add-in's setup package.

As we continue building more powerful tools for project teams, we’ve made some important changes to our product offerings:

1. Pro plan
   1. The legacy Pro plan is now retired.
   2. Pro subscriptions have been automatically upgraded to Expert at no additional cost for the remainder of their current term.
   3. Expert plan renewal price: $249 per license/year.
   4. To take advantage of the functionality included in your new plan, please update to the latest version of Office Timeline.
   5. Learn more here
2. Plus plan
   1. To support deeper functionality and ongoing improvements, the integrations with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Wrike and the ability to refresh Excel data have moved to our Expert plan.
   2. Excel import will remain available on the Plus plan.
   3. Learn more here

1. Spot progress and delays faster with variance (Expert plan)
   1. Instantly see how much tasks are ahead or behind schedule with variance labels (e.g. “+2 days,” “–3 days”).
   2. Quickly spot delays or early completions with automatic color-coding.
   3. Customize the look of variance labels to match reporting needs and stakeholder presentations.

• Bug fixes and quality improvements.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the Edit Timeline tab to freeze.
• Other bug fixes and quality improvements.

• Resolved an issue affecting Excel Refresh on timelines created with versions earlier than 11.25.00.