Layout Pattern
Three Column
Content organized into three parallel sections. Ideal for three pillars, triads, or step-by-step progressions.
How to Use It
Three-column layouts leverage the rule of three - concepts grouped in threes feel complete and memorable. Use for capabilities/features, step sequences (Past/Present/Future), or tiered options. Keep column content symmetrical in length. Add icons or numbers at the top of each column to anchor the eye.
Content Zones
Related Layouts
Similar OPF layout slugs with matching content types, spatial patterns, or presentation use cases.
Content Text
One-Column Explainer
A single block of body text with a headline. Use when a concept needs paragraph-length explanation, not bullets.
/layouts/one-column-explainer
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:three-column{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/three-column",
"tags": [
"gallery:layouts/three-column"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "three-column",
"title": "Layout preview",
"subtitle": "Reference layout for the OPF \"three-column\" preset."
}
]
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.