Presentation Template Guide¶
Template Overview¶
This template provides a complete slide deck structure for professional presentations following our brand guidelines.
Slide Types & Layouts¶
1. Title Slide¶
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| [Company Logo] |
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| Presentation Title |
| Subtitle or Tagline |
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| Presenter Name |
| Date |
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Content Guidelines: - Title: 48pt, Brand Font Bold - Subtitle: 24pt, Brand Font Regular - Keep title under 8 words - Include presenter credentials
2. Agenda Slide¶
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| Agenda |
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| 1. Introduction [5 min] |
| 2. Main Topic [15 min] |
| 3. Deep Dive [10 min] |
| 4. Case Studies [10 min] |
| 5. Q&A [10 min] |
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Best Practices: - Include time allocations - Use consistent numbering - Highlight current section - Max 7 agenda items
3. Section Divider¶
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| Section Title |
| Brief description |
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Design Elements: - Background: Brand gradient - Text: White on dark - Animation: Fade in - Duration: 3-5 seconds
4. Content Slide - Text¶
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| Slide Title |
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| • Key point one with detail |
| - Supporting information |
| - Additional context |
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| • Key point two with detail |
| - Supporting information |
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| • Key point three |
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Content Rules: - Max 3 main points - 6x6 rule: 6 bullets, 6 words each - Use parallel structure - Include speaker notes
5. Content Slide - Visual¶
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| Slide Title |
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| +--------+ Key Insight |
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| | Visual | Supporting text |
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| +--------+ context |
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Visual Guidelines: - High-res images (min 1920x1080) - Consistent style/filter - Brand color overlay - Proper attribution
6. Data Visualization¶
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| Data Insights: [Topic] |
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| [Chart/Graph] |
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| Key Findings: |
| • Insight one (45% increase) |
| • Insight two (2x growth) |
| • Insight three |
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Chart Standards: - Use brand color palette - Include data labels - Show source/date - Highlight key metrics
7. Comparison Slide¶
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| Option A vs Option B |
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| Option A | Option B |
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| • Feature 1 | • Feature 1 |
| • Feature 2 | • Feature 2 |
| • Feature 3 | • Feature 3 |
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| Best for: X | Best for: Y |
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8. Case Study Slide¶
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| Success Story: [Client Name] |
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| Challenge: |
| Brief problem description |
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| Solution: |
| Our approach and implementation |
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| Results: |
| • 85% improvement |
| • $2M cost savings |
| • 5x faster processing |
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9. Quote Slide¶
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| "Powerful quote that |
| reinforces your message |
| and adds credibility" |
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| - Speaker Name |
| Title, Company |
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Quote Guidelines: - Large quotation marks - Italicized text - Attribution required - Photo if available
10. Call to Action¶
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| Next Steps |
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| 1. [Immediate action] |
| 2. [Short-term goal] |
| 3. [Long-term objective] |
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| [Primary CTA Button] |
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| Contact: email@company.com |
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11. Thank You / Q&A¶
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| Thank You! |
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| Questions & Discussion |
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| Contact Information |
| Social Media Handles |
| Website/Resources |
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Animation Guidelines¶
Entrance Animations¶
- Fade: Default for all text
- Slide: For bullet points
- Zoom: For emphasis only
- None: For data/charts
Timing¶
- Auto-advance: Never
- Transition: 0.5s max
- Build sequence: On click
- Video: Auto-play muted
Color Usage¶
Primary Palette¶
- Background: White (#FFFFFF)
- Text: Dark Gray (#1F2937)
- Accent 1: Brand Blue (#2563EB)
- Accent 2: Brand Green (#10B981)
Slide-Specific Colors¶
- Title Slides: Dark background
- Content: Light background
- Emphasis: Brand colors
- Data: Extended palette
Typography Rules¶
Font Hierarchy¶
- Slide Title: 36pt Bold
- Section Header: 28pt Bold
- Body Text: 20pt Regular
- Captions: 16pt Light
Text Guidelines¶
- Line spacing: 1.5x
- Max 2 fonts per slide
- Consistent alignment
- High contrast required
Image Standards¶
Technical Requirements¶
- Resolution: Min 1920x1080
- Format: PNG or JPEG
- Compression: Optimized
- Size: <2MB per image
Style Guidelines¶
- Consistent treatment
- Brand-appropriate
- Diverse representation
- Professional quality
Accessibility Features¶
Required Elements¶
- Alt Text: All images
- Color Contrast: WCAG AA
- Font Size: Min 18pt
- Reading Order: Logical
Best Practices¶
- Avoid color-only meaning
- Include slide numbers
- Provide handouts
- Test with screen readers
Template Variations¶
1. Executive Briefing¶
- Formal tone
- Data-heavy
- Conservative design
- Detailed appendix
2. Sales Pitch¶
- Dynamic design
- Story-driven
- Visual focus
- Strong CTAs
3. Technical Demo¶
- Code snippets
- Architecture diagrams
- Step-by-step
- Live demo slides
4. Workshop/Training¶
- Interactive elements
- Exercise slides
- Progress indicators
- Resource links
Presentation Checklist¶
Before Creating¶
- Define audience
- Set objectives
- Outline content
- Gather assets
During Creation¶
- Follow templates
- Check spelling
- Verify data
- Test animations
Before Presenting¶
- Review on target display
- Test all links
- Prepare backup
- Practice timing
Export Settings¶
PowerPoint¶
- Format: .pptx
- Compatibility: 2016+
- Fonts: Embedded
- Media: Compressed
PDF¶
- Quality: High
- Security: Optional
- Accessibility: Tagged
- Size: Optimized
Online¶
- Platform: Approved only
- Sharing: Restricted
- Analytics: Enabled
- Version: Controlled
Template Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 2024
Support: presentations@company.com