Did I lose the Location (aka Place) icon in my Timeline file?

Q & A
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Dear all, this is my first post.
I am working on My first TimeLine file, and I am getting crazy with the item Location, aka Place.
As you may see in the screenshot MyTimeLine, there is no Location/Place icon.
However, if I create a new TimeLine file it is present as expected (As a new user, I cannot upload the screenshot).
Honestly, now my working file is a big one, so I would like to restore the Location icon.

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I do really need It. How can I have this item in my working file?
I would really appreciate your help.
Regards,

Pasquale Giorio

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Hi Pasquale,

Thank you for reaching out, and welcome to the forum!

This sounds like it could be one of two things:

  • the “Location” Item Type is currently hidden, or
  • the template/file you are using simply does not include a Location Item Type yet.

Let’s start by checking if the Location Item Type is hidden.

How to check if the Item Type is hidden:

  1. Click on the “3 dots” icon on the left-hand side sidebar

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  2. If “Location” is there, click on the item type to make it visible - Done

  3. If “Location isn’t there, go to the guide below on how to add “Location”

How to add a new Item Type:

  1. Click on the “3 dots” icon on the left-hand side sidebar

  2. Select “Item type settings”

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  3. Click “+ New” at the bottom of the window

  4. A new item type will appear

  5. Update the following fields:

a. Name - example Location
b. Plural - example Locations
c. Icon (optional) - example changed to flag
d. Color (option) - example changed to orange
e. Add or remove fields (optional)

  1. Click “OK” when done

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  1. In the sidebar, you will now have an icon for “Location”
  2. Click on the “Location” icon to open it up
  3. Click “New Location” to add locations

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  1. Done

If you run into any trouble with this, feel free to let us know, and we’ll be happy to help further.

Regards,
Riaan

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Dear Riaan,
thank you for your attention.
Actually, your colleague Mrs Rebecca replied to me to solve this issue.
All my best regards,
Pasquale