When should I use the timeline layout?
When the mockup has to look like something seen while scrolling, not something someone clicked on.
Most real screenshots people share are timeline rows, because that's where posts are seen. Use it for social media plans, ad mockups (add the Ad label in Advanced mode), "what our feed could look like" slides, and threads. Use the X post layout when you're showing one post in detail, such as an announcement or a quote.
What does the timeline row include?
Everything X shows in the feed: photo, name, checkmark, username, relative time, text, media, and the reply, repost, like, views, bookmark and share icons.
| Element | How it's drawn |
|---|---|
| Header | Name in bold, checkmark, then @username · 3h in gray on one line |
| Text | 15 px on 20 px lines; posts over 280 characters end with a blue Show more |
| Media | Same 1-4 image grid as the full post, 16 px rounded corners |
| Actions | Reply, repost, like and views spread across, bookmark and share at the right |
| Context | Optional Pinned or "Someone reposted" line above the header |
How do I make a timeline thread?
Open Advanced, go to Thread and replies and add thread posts; each one connects to the previous post with a vertical line.
Replies from other accounts break the line, as on X. Ten extra posts is the limit, which already makes a very tall image. For a long thread, download each part separately or use the thread mockup tool, which starts with a sample thread.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between the timeline and X post layouts?
The timeline row puts the name, username and time on one line, uses 15-pixel text and shows views as an action icon. The X post layout is the opened post: name and username stacked, 17-pixel text, full date and time, and views next to the timestamp.
How does the time work in the timeline layout?
By default it's worked out from the date and time you set, relative to now: seconds, minutes and hours for the last day, then a date like Oct 2, and the year for older posts. You can type your own, like 3h, in Advanced mode.
Can I show a whole thread?
Yes. Add thread posts in Advanced mode. In the timeline layout, consecutive posts from the same account are joined by the gray line X draws between avatars.