Openings Block

Section Break

A chapter divider that resets attention between major parts of a deck.

section-break1 slideminimal density

Chapter 02

Evidence

A quiet divider that signals a shift in the argument.

01

Context reset

02

Wayfinding

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OPF Config

blocks:section-break
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
  "version": "1.0",
  "meta": {
    "title": "Section Break",
    "subtitle": "A chapter divider that resets attention between major parts of a deck.",
    "purpose": "Separate major presentation chapters with a clear label.",
    "narrative": {
      "id": "pyramid-principle"
    },
    "keyMessages": [
      "The deck is moving to a new chapter.",
      "The audience should reset attention."
    ],
    "tone": "formal",
    "tags": [
      "content-block",
      "section-break"
    ]
  },
  "design": {
    "colors": {
      "scheme": "burnt-orange"
    },
    "fonts": {
      "scheme": "georgia"
    },
    "background": {
      "type": "gradient",
      "gradient": {
        "angle": 135,
        "stops": [
          {
            "color": "#fffaf0",
            "position": 0
          },
          {
            "color": "#f7fafc",
            "position": 1
          }
        ]
      }
    },
    "layoutPreferences": {
      "density": "minimal",
      "alignment": "left",
      "animations": false,
      "slideNumbers": false
    }
  },
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "section-break",
      "layout": "section-divider",
      "section": "Section Break",
      "elements": [
        {
          "id": "section-break-eyebrow",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "eyebrow",
          "content": {
            "text": "Chapter 02"
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 12,
            "textTransform": "uppercase",
            "letterSpacing": 0.08
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "section-break-title",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "title",
          "content": {
            "text": "Evidence"
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 34,
            "alignment": "left"
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "section-break-subtitle",
          "type": "text",
          "slot": "subtitle",
          "content": {
            "text": "What changed, why it matters, and what we learned."
          },
          "style": {
            "fontSize": 16,
            "lineHeight": 1.3
          }
        }
      ],
      "notes": "A chapter divider that resets attention between major parts of a deck."
    }
  ]
}
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Use Case

Use when a long deck needs clear wayfinding between narrative chapters.

When to Use

Between strategy, evidence, plan, appendix, or workshop sections.

When to Avoid

Avoid in very short decks where dividers add unnecessary friction.

Block Structure

section-divider

Evidence

What changed, why it matters, and what we learned.

Best Practices

1

Use section numbers only if the deck is long enough to need them.

2

Keep body copy short.

3

Use the same divider pattern throughout a deck.

Playground deep link: config=blocks:section-break