You’re probably here because:
- You are editing a Short in the YouTube app
- But you can’t see the timeline
This guide teaches you how to generate the timeline for any Short.
How to Generate Timeline for YouTube Shorts
Answer: Launch the YouTube app and tap the “Upload” button and select “Shorts”. Upload or record a video, and in editing, click “Timeline” in the bottom-left corner.
- Open the YouTube app
- Add your video
- Tap the tick that sends you to editing
- Tap “Timeline” in the bottom-right corner
- Timeline will now open
That’s right about it!
FAQs
1. What is the Timeline in YouTube Shorts?
In YouTube Shorts, “timeline” can mean either the maximum video length (60 seconds) or the editing screen showing text and other elements.
2. Can you change the order blocks/elements of YouTube Shorts?
Yes, you can change the order of blocks/elements in YouTube Shorts in the timeline before uploading, during the editing process.
3. Can YouTube Shorts be edited after posting?
No, YouTube Shorts cannot be edited after posting. You’ll need to delete the original and re-upload the edited version.
The only thing you can edit are the title, description, and comments settings.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
