Closings Block

Q&A Discussion

A discussion slide block that invites questions while preserving the core takeaway.

qa-discussion1 slideminimal density

Discussion

Questions to pressure-test

Guide the conversation with prompts rather than a blank Q&A slide.

01

Clarify

02

Challenge

03

Decide

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OPF Config

blocks:qa-discussion
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
  "version": "1.0",
  "meta": {
    "title": "Q&A Discussion",
    "subtitle": "A discussion slide block that invites questions while preserving the core takeaway.",
    "purpose": "Transition from presentation to guided discussion.",
    "narrative": {
      "id": "what-so-what-now-what"
    },
    "keyMessages": [
      "The core takeaway remains visible.",
      "Discussion prompts are useful.",
      "The conversation has a direction."
    ],
    "tone": "casual",
    "tags": [
      "content-block",
      "qa-discussion"
    ]
  },
  "design": {
    "colors": {
      "scheme": "slate-gray"
    },
    "fonts": {
      "scheme": "segoe-ui"
    },
    "background": {
      "type": "solid",
      "color": "#ffffff"
    },
    "layoutPreferences": {
      "density": "minimal",
      "alignment": "left",
      "animations": false,
      "slideNumbers": false
    }
  },
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "qa-discussion",
      "layout": "faq",
      "section": "Q&A Discussion",
      "elements": [
        {
          "id": "qa-discussion-title",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "title",
          "content": {
            "text": "Questions to pressure-test"
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 34,
            "alignment": "left"
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "qa-discussion-subtitle",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "subtitle",
          "content": {
            "text": "Clarify, challenge, and decide."
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 16,
            "lineHeight": 1.3
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "qa-discussion-points",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "body",
          "content": {
            "bullets": [
              "What should we clarify?",
              "What assumption should we challenge?",
              "What decision can we make today?"
            ]
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 15,
            "lineHeight": 1.25
          }
        }
      ],
      "notes": "A discussion slide block that invites questions while preserving the core takeaway."
    }
  ]
}
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Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

Use Case

Use when the deck transitions from presentation to live discussion.

When to Use

For meetings, workshops, briefings, and reviews with active audience participation.

When to Avoid

Avoid when the close requires a specific decision instead of open discussion.

Block Structure

faq

Questions to pressure-test

Clarify, challenge, and decide.

  • -What should we clarify?
  • -What assumption should we challenge?
  • -What decision can we make today?

Best Practices

1

Use prompts that support the meeting goal.

2

Keep the takeaway visible.

3

Do not use Q&A as a weak ending for a decision deck.

Playground deep link: config=blocks:qa-discussion