It is worth spending a few minutes to read these basic navigation and functional tips so you can get the most out of the HistropediaJS timeline experience.

1. Scroll back and forward in time by clicking and dragging the timeline left and right. This can be achieved either on the timeline background or on an Event on the timeline as long as you click and drag.
2. Zoom in and out of time using the + / - buttons to see more Events on the timeline. You can zoom using the mouse scroll wheel, or the pinching gesture on touch devices.
   Notice as you Zoom in more Events can be displayed based on the event ranking (on the timeline axis you will notice many dark marks indicating that there are other events to view).
3. The Legend feature is displayed by default. This colour codes each of the events on the timeline. You can change the colour coding of Events by selecting a colour code category from the drop down menu at the top of the list. Notice that the timeline can be quickly filtered using the checkboxes for each of the categories. Try changing the colour coding to see Events under different categories.
   Note: You can remove the Legend from view by using the Legend toggle button from the Toolbar (4)
4. The Toolbar allows users to explore the power of the timeline. The Legend has been discussed but here you will also find a more sophisticated Filter (funnel icon) option. By selecting this the Filter window will be displayed allowing the user to select options from the filter categories drop down boxes.
   Users can select options from more than one drop down list. The selected filter options will be displayed below the timeline title. You can amend and clear the filter at any time as well as combine its functionality with that of the Legend (3).
   The Share button (arrow icon) allows users to share the timeline on social media. This can be combined with any Filter options so you may just share selected data that is of greater interest to you and your followers. If you have a web page or a blog you can also copy and paste the code to embed the timeline. Finally, on the Toolbar you can review the information window and these instructions by selecting the i (information icon).
5. If you are looking for a specific Event, users can use the Search box by typing in the search value - a list of options will be displayed as you type.
6. Finally, the most important feature is the Content Panel. To access the Content Panel preview simply select (single mouse click or touch) an Event and this will be displayed in the top left of the timeline. You can view the full Content Panel by clicking on the BlackPast button at the bottom of the Content Panel preview, or any other related content buttons available.
   With the Content Panel open users can select other events and the details will be displayed accordingly.
   The Content Panel can be closed by clicking on the close X above the panel. Users can bypass the Content Panel preview panel and display the full Content Panel by double clicking on an Event of interest.