PPTX.gallery
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Layout Pattern

Two Column

Content split into two equal columns for comparing concepts or showing related information side by side.

ListComparisonBalanceContent

How to Use It

Content split into two equal columns for comparing concepts or showing related information side by side. OPF placeholders: title, list, list.

Content Zones

two-column 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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  "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.

Data Analysis

Pros / Cons

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

/layouts/pros-cons

Content Text

Bullet List

Structured text content with clear hierarchy. The workhorse of business presentations when done right.

/layouts/bullet-list

Data Analysis

Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of two options, products, or states. Makes differences and advantages visually obvious.

/layouts/comparison

Text Explainer

List 2x

List 2x OPF layout with 2 list content zones.

/layouts/list-2x

Text Explainer

List 2x Box

List 2x Box OPF layout with 2 list content zones.

/layouts/list-2x-box

Text Explainer

List 2x Box SlideImage

List 2x Box SlideImage OPF layout with 2 list content zones.

/layouts/list-2x-box-slideimage

OPF Config

layouts:two-column
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
  "name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/two-column",
  "tags": [
    "gallery:layouts/two-column"
  ],
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "gallery-preview-1",
      "layout": "two-column",
      "title": "Two Column",
      "blocks": [
        {
          "items": [
            "First point",
            "Supporting detail",
            "Next step"
          ]
        },
        {
          "items": [
            "First point",
            "Supporting detail",
            "Next step"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "design": {
        "contentBox": false,
        "contentAlignment": "left",
        "titleAlignment": "left",
        "contentDirection": "horizontal"
      }
    }
  ],
  "catalogs": {
    "layouts": {
      "records": [
        {
          "$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
          "id": "two-column",
          "name": "Two_Column",
          "label": "Two Column",
          "summary": "Content split into two equal columns for comparing concepts or showing related information side by side.",
          "description": "Content split into two equal columns for comparing concepts or showing related information side by side.",
          "tags": [
            "Comparison",
            "Balance",
            "Content"
          ],
          "master": "Gallery",
          "masterSlideIndex": 1,
          "groupHash": "a6532fa1267f349631274741adfb75bad1873a056a4d60883116840dafba3322",
          "groupDefault": true,
          "contentType": "List",
          "contentMultiple": "2x",
          "contentAlignment": "Left",
          "contentBox": false,
          "contentTypeChartPrimary": "None",
          "contentTypeImageFill": "None",
          "contentTypeListBullet": "None",
          "contentTypeListHeading": false,
          "slideTitle": true,
          "slideTitleAlignment": "Left",
          "slideImage": false,
          "slideImageAlignment": "None",
          "slideLayoutDirection": "Horizontal",
          "zones": [
            {
              "role": "title",
              "placeholder": "title"
            },
            {
              "role": "list",
              "placeholder": "list content 2"
            },
            {
              "role": "list",
              "placeholder": "list content 3"
            }
          ],
          "preview": {},
          "details": "Content split into two equal columns for comparing concepts or showing related information side by side. OPF placeholders: title, list, list.",
          "category": "content-text",
          "spatialCategory": "2 zone row",
          "contentTypeTags": [
            "comparison",
            "mixed",
            "list"
          ],
          "placeholders": [
            {
              "type": "title"
            },
            {
              "type": "list"
            },
            {
              "type": "list"
            }
          ],
          "composition": {
            "mode": "row"
          },
          "slideSubtitle": false
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
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