Layout Pattern

Pros / Cons

Two-column trade-off analysis. Transparent way to present an option without pretending it has no downsides.

Trade-offsBalanceHonest

How to Use It

Pros/cons slides build credibility by admitting the downsides. Use two balanced columns, color-coded (green+/red-) with 3-5 items each. Keep items parallel in structure ("Fast to implement" vs. "Requires vendor buy-in"). Always conclude with a recommendation slide immediately after - never leave an audience hanging on the trade-off without telling them what you would do.

Content Zones

LeftFirst option or column

RightSecond option or column

OPF Config

layouts:pros-cons

Open Presentation Format

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

Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

View registry.json