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

OPF Config

layouts:one-column-explainer

Open Presentation Format

{
  "$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
  "version": "1.0",
  "meta": {
    "title": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/one-column-explainer"
  },
  "design": {},
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "gallery-preview-1",
      "layout": "one-column-explainer",
      "elements": []
    }
  ]
}

Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

View registry.json