Closings Block

Recap Takeaways

A takeaway block that summarizes what matters before the audience leaves.

recap-takeaways1 slidebalanced density

Takeaways

What to remember

Close with the few points the audience should carry forward.

01

Point 1

02

Point 2

03

Point 3

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OPF Config

blocks:recap-takeaways
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
  "version": "1.0",
  "meta": {
    "title": "Recap Takeaways",
    "subtitle": "A takeaway block that summarizes what matters before the audience leaves.",
    "purpose": "Reinforce the key takeaways before the deck ends.",
    "narrative": {
      "id": "what-so-what-now-what"
    },
    "keyMessages": [
      "The audience knows what to remember.",
      "Takeaways are few and clear.",
      "The close reinforces alignment."
    ],
    "tone": "inspirational",
    "tags": [
      "content-block",
      "recap-takeaways"
    ]
  },
  "design": {
    "colors": {
      "scheme": "forest-green"
    },
    "fonts": {
      "scheme": "georgia"
    },
    "background": {
      "type": "pattern",
      "color": "#faf8f5"
    },
    "layoutPreferences": {
      "density": "balanced",
      "alignment": "left",
      "animations": false,
      "slideNumbers": false
    }
  },
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "recap-takeaways",
      "layout": "bullet-list",
      "section": "Recap Takeaways",
      "elements": [
        {
          "id": "recap-takeaways-title",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "title",
          "content": {
            "text": "What to remember"
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 34,
            "alignment": "left"
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "recap-takeaways-subtitle",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "subtitle",
          "content": {
            "text": "Three takeaways to carry into the next step."
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 16,
            "lineHeight": 1.3
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "recap-takeaways-points",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "body",
          "content": {
            "bullets": [
              "The problem is specific",
              "The solution is actionable",
              "The next step is clear"
            ]
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 15,
            "lineHeight": 1.25
          }
        }
      ],
      "notes": "A takeaway block that summarizes what matters before the audience leaves."
    }
  ]
}
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Use Case

Use when the final slide should reinforce memory and alignment.

When to Use

For training, workshops, strategy sessions, and educational decks.

When to Avoid

Avoid if the deck should close on an explicit CTA or decision.

Block Structure

bullet-list

What to remember

Three takeaways to carry into the next step.

  • -The problem is specific
  • -The solution is actionable
  • -The next step is clear

Best Practices

1

Use takeaways that restate the argument, not the agenda.

2

Keep the list short.

3

Tie the recap to the next action if one exists.

Playground deep link: config=blocks:recap-takeaways