PPTX.gallery

Layout Pattern

Image beside

Explain a visual alongside its supporting text. Use the text to direct attention to the meaningful parts of the image.

TextVisuals

How to Use It

Explain a visual alongside its supporting text. Use the text to direct attention to the meaningful parts of the image.

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Pair a meaningful visual with the short explanation it needs.

All people, quotations and business figures in these examples are illustrative.

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Layout structure and reference fields
How automatic composition differs

Try dynamic composition

Explore how a text slide reflows as you change its content and shape. These examples use OPF’s shared composition rules; the copied document includes your choices.

Let the content find its spaceStart with the decision. State what the audience should understand or do.Show the evidence. Give each supporting idea enough space to be read.Make the next step clear. Keep the action specific and easy to remember.

All sample text fits within its content areas.

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          "text": "Start with the decision. State what the audience should understand or do."
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          "text": "Make the next step clear. Keep the action specific and easy to remember."
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Composition rules and examples as JSON · Pagination rules and example JSON

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/layouts/chart-beside

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Place a table beside its interpretation. Use the supporting text to explain the conclusion without repeating every cell.

/layouts/table-beside

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Mixed

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/layouts/hero