PPTX.gallery
Open in PPTX.dev
ThemesColorsTypeLayoutsNarrativesChartsDocs

Layout Pattern

One-Column Explainer

A single block of body text with a headline. Use when a concept needs paragraph-length explanation, not bullets.

NarrativeExplanationBody Copy

How to Use It

Some ideas resist bullet-point compression. For those, use a full-width text column with a clear headline and 2-4 short paragraphs. Keep copy tight - every sentence earns its place. Left-align for readability, cap line length around 65 characters, and consider a pull quote or callout in the right margin to break up the density. This layout is a rescue option when content refuses to fit the bullet format, not a default.

Content Zones

TitleSlide title
BodyPrimary content

Related Layouts

Similar OPF layout slugs with matching content types, spatial patterns, or presentation use cases.

Content Text

Three Column

Content organized into three parallel sections. Ideal for three pillars, triads, or step-by-step progressions.

/layouts/three-column

Content Text

Bullet List

Structured text content with clear hierarchy. The workhorse of business presentations when done right.

/layouts/bullet-list

Content Text

FAQ

Question-and-answer pairs that preemptively address audience concerns. Builds trust by tackling objections head-on.

/layouts/faq

Visual Storytelling

Architecture Stack

Layered diagram of a system from foundation to user-facing. Classic for tech stacks and capability layers.

/layouts/architecture-stack

Business Strategic

Assumptions & Dependencies

Lists the conditions this plan depends on. Makes the fragile parts of a strategy explicit.

/layouts/assumptions-dependencies

Visual Storytelling

Before & After

Two-panel layout showing transformation. Proves impact by making change visible and concrete.

/layouts/before-after

OPF Config

layouts:one-column-explainer
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/one-column-explainer",
  "tags": [
    "gallery:layouts/one-column-explainer"
  ],
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "gallery-preview-1",
      "layout": "one-column-explainer",
      "title": "Layout preview",
      "subtitle": "Reference layout for the OPF \"one-column-explainer\" preset."
    }
  ]
}
Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

View registry.json