PPTX.gallery
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Layout Pattern

Timeline 1x

Timeline 1x from the standard OPF catalog.

Timeline

How to Use It

Timeline 1x from the standard OPF catalog. OPF placeholders: title, timeline.

Content Zones

timeline-1x layout example

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.

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.

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

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/layouts/process-flow

Business Strategic

Roadmap

Strategic timeline showing planned initiatives across phases or quarters. Communicates direction and commitment.

/layouts/roadmap

Visual Storytelling

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Horizontal or vertical progression showing events, milestones, or phases in chronological order.

/layouts/timeline

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
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "design": {
        "contentBox": false,
        "contentAlignment": "left",
        "titleAlignment": "left",
        "contentDirection": "horizontal"
      }
    }
  ]
}
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View registry.json