> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paxton.ai/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paxton.ai/help/matter-record/matter-timeline.md).

# Matter Timeline

**Matter Timeline** builds a single, chronological record of every important date in your matter — extracted directly from your case files with a citation back to the source for each event.

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Unlike a medical-only chronology, Timeline captures **every** key date in a case, not just medical events: filings, correspondence, contracts, incidents, demands, deadlines, and more. It works across **litigation of every type** — not just personal injury — so you can use it for any matter where the sequence of events matters.

> **Where to find it:** Timeline lives under **Matter Record**, alongside **Medical Chronology** and **Medical Bills**. Matter Record is the set of tools that turn your case files into structured, citable outputs you can use throughout your matter.

> **Beta:** Timeline is currently in beta. Please verify all outputs for accuracy and use **Leave Feedback** to tell us what's working and what isn't. To flag an issue or get help, email us at <hello@paxton.ai>.

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#### Create a timeline

1. **Open Timeline**: In the Navigation Pane, expand **Matter Record** and click **Timeline**. The **Create New** tab opens by default.
2. **Name it (optional)**: Enter a name in the **Name** field so you can identify this timeline later. If you leave it blank, Paxton assigns a default name.
3. **Select matter files**: Under **Select Matter Files**, add the files you want Paxton to read. You can:

   * **Drag and drop** files into the upload area, or

   * Click **Choose Files** to browse and select from your computer.

   > **PDF files only.** Paxton is built for large legal files — upload or select an entire folder with no splitting or batching required.
4. **Generate the timeline**: Click **Generate Timeline**. The button activates once at least one file is selected. Paxton reads the files, extracts key dates, and assembles them into a single chronological record.

> **Note:** Generation runs in the background and can take some time for large files. *\[Placeholder — confirm whether the user can navigate away during generation and how they're notified when it finishes.]*

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#### Review your timeline

Once generation finishes, Paxton presents the events in chronological order. For each event you'll typically see:

* The **date** of the event.
* A **description** of what happened.
* A **source citation** linking the event back to the file (and location) it was extracted from, so you can verify every entry against the original document.

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> **Verify as you go.** Because Timeline is in beta, confirm each event against its cited source before relying on it in your work.

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#### Manage saved timelines

Use the **All Timelines** tab at the top of the Timeline page to see every timeline you've created for the matter.

1. **Open All Timelines**: Click the **All Timelines** tab.
2. **Find a timeline**: Locate the timeline by the name you gave it when creating it.
3. **Open or download it**: Select a timeline to view its events.&#x20;

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> **Your data is secure.** Timeline is **HIPAA Certified**. Your documents and data are secure and are never used to train Paxton AI.


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