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Layout Pattern

Q&A / Discussion

Intentional pause for questions. Frames the conversation and shows you expect dialogue, not monologue.

TitleEngagementDialoguePause

How to Use It

Intentional pause for questions. Frames the conversation and shows you expect dialogue, not monologue. OPF placeholders: title, subtitle.

Content Zones

qa-discussion layout example

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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.

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  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "Dynamic composition example",
  "design": {
    "dimensions": {
      "widthInches": 13.333333333333334,
      "heightInches": 7.5
    }
  },
  "slides": [
    {
      "title": "Let the content find its space",
      "composition": {
        "mode": "auto"
      },
      "blocks": [
        {
          "text": "Start with the decision. State what the audience should understand or do."
        },
        {
          "text": "Show the evidence. Give each supporting idea enough space to be read."
        },
        {
          "text": "Make the next step clear. Keep the action specific and easy to remember."
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Composition rules and examples as JSON · Pagination rules and example JSON

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/layouts/key-takeaway

Opening Closing

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/layouts/thank-you-cta

Opening Closing

Title Slide

Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact.

/layouts/title-slide

Content Text

Appendix Index

Divider slide listing the backup and appendix sections that follow. Signals the main deck is over.

/layouts/appendix-index

OPF Config

layouts:qa-discussion
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/qa-discussion",
  "tags": [
    "gallery:layouts/qa-discussion"
  ],
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "gallery-preview-1",
      "layout": "qa-discussion",
      "title": "Q&A / Discussion",
      "subtitle": "A clear message with supporting context.",
      "design": {
        "contentBox": false,
        "titleAlignment": "left"
      }
    }
  ],
  "catalogs": {
    "layouts": {
      "records": [
        {
          "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
          "id": "qa-discussion",
          "name": "Qa_Discussion",
          "label": "Q&A / Discussion",
          "summary": "Intentional pause for questions. Frames the conversation and shows you expect dialogue, not monologue.",
          "description": "Intentional pause for questions. Frames the conversation and shows you expect dialogue, not monologue.",
          "tags": [
            "Engagement",
            "Dialogue",
            "Pause"
          ],
          "master": "Gallery",
          "masterSlideIndex": 29,
          "groupHash": "3079899cc28dc68653e9db96e63e09b94d9890bd0d00f7e3d459822988ff2562",
          "groupDefault": true,
          "contentType": "Title",
          "contentMultiple": "None",
          "contentAlignment": "None",
          "contentBox": false,
          "contentTypeChartPrimary": "None",
          "contentTypeImageFill": "None",
          "contentTypeListBullet": "None",
          "contentTypeListHeading": false,
          "slideTitle": true,
          "slideTitleAlignment": "Left",
          "slideImage": false,
          "slideImageAlignment": "None",
          "slideLayoutDirection": "None",
          "zones": [
            {
              "role": "title",
              "placeholder": "title"
            },
            {
              "role": "subtitle",
              "placeholder": "subtitle"
            }
          ],
          "preview": {},
          "details": "Intentional pause for questions. Frames the conversation and shows you expect dialogue, not monologue. OPF placeholders: title, subtitle.",
          "category": "opening-closing",
          "spatialCategory": "hero",
          "contentTypeTags": [
            "mixed",
            "title"
          ],
          "placeholders": [
            {
              "type": "title"
            },
            {
              "type": "subtitle"
            }
          ],
          "slideSubtitle": true
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
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