Layout Pattern
Timeline 1x
A title above one timeline. Use it for a roadmap, a project history or a sequence of milestones in chronological order.
How to Use It
A title above one timeline. Use it for a roadmap, a project history or a sequence of milestones in chronological order. OPF placeholders: title, timeline.
Content Zones
Try dynamic composition
Explore how a text slide reflows as you change its content and shape. These examples use OPF’s shared composition rules; the copied document includes your choices.
All sample text fits within its content areas.
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{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "Dynamic composition example",
"design": {
"dimensions": {
"widthInches": 13.333333333333334,
"heightInches": 7.5
}
},
"slides": [
{
"title": "Let the content find its space",
"composition": {
"mode": "auto"
},
"blocks": [
{
"text": "Start with the decision. State what the audience should understand or do."
},
{
"text": "Show the evidence. Give each supporting idea enough space to be read."
},
{
"text": "Make the next step clear. Keep the action specific and easy to remember."
}
]
}
]
}Composition rules and examples as JSON · Pagination rules and example JSON
Related Layouts
Similar OPF layout slugs with matching content types, spatial patterns, or presentation use cases.
Business Strategic
Gantt / Project Plan
Horizontal bar chart of tasks across a timeline. The canonical project-status slide.
/layouts/gantt-project-plan
Visual Storytelling
Timeline
Horizontal or vertical progression showing events, milestones, or phases in chronological order.
/layouts/timeline
Visual Storytelling
Process Flow
Step-by-step sequence with arrows or connectors. Shows how something works, from input to output.
/layouts/process-flow
Business Strategic
Roadmap
Strategic timeline showing planned initiatives across phases or quarters. Communicates direction and commitment.
/layouts/roadmap
Content Text
Bullet List
Structured text content with clear hierarchy. The workhorse of business presentations when done right.
/layouts/bullet-list
Content Text
FAQ
Question-and-answer pairs that preemptively address audience concerns. Builds trust by tackling objections head-on.
/layouts/faq
OPF Config
layouts:timeline-1x{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/timeline-1x",
"tags": [
"gallery:layouts/timeline-1x"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "timeline-1x",
"title": "Timeline 1x",
"timeline": {
"events": [
{
"when": "Now",
"what": "Plan"
},
{
"when": "Next",
"what": "Build"
},
{
"when": "Later",
"what": "Launch"
}
]
}
}
]
}Load this config in the gallery's visual editor, or in the Inspector at pptx.dev.