Layouts

What is a Layout?

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A layout in SlideSpeak defines the visual and structural arrangement of content on a slide or group of slides. Layouts determine how text, images, numbers, and other elements are positioned and presented, ensuring information is communicated clearly and effectively. Each layout is designed for a specific type of content or communication goal such as comparing two ideas, showing a timeline, highlighting a key number, or summarizing main points.

Available Layouts

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SlideSpeak provides a variety of layouts to suit different presentation needs, from general-purpose content to specialized business frameworks like SWOT or PESTEL analyses. These layouts can be used with the slide-by-slide generation endpoint, allowing you to generate individual slides with precise control over structure and content. Below, you’ll find descriptions and visual examples of each available layout to help you select the best option for your slides.

items (1-5 items)

General purpose content without a defined structure. Use only if there is no way to make another layout work.

steps (3-5 items)

Sequential information. A step-by-step process.

summary (1-5 items)

Summary of key points in a concise manner. Use only as the last slide of the presentation.

comparison (Exactly 2 items)

Compares two opposite concepts. Emphasizes the differences between the two.

big-number (1-5 items)

Highlights important numerical data points.

milestone (3-5 items)

Chronological succession of key dates.

pestel (Exactly 6 items)

A PESTEL analysis. External macro-environmental factors affecting an organization or strategy. Only use when Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal factors are explicitly stated.

swot (Exactly 4 items)

A SWOT analysis. Used in business or strategic planning. Only use when Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats are explicitly stated.

pyramid (1-5 items)

Up to five hierarchical levels.

timeline (3-5 items)

A chronological sequence of events or dates, showing progress over time.

funnel (3-5 items)

Progression or filtering process in a funnel format, moving from a broader category at the top to a more specific or refined result at the bottom.

quote (1 item)

A powerful or memorable quote. Also mentions the person being quoted and provides a short context.

cycle (3-5 items)

A repeating or cyclical process, used to show stages that loop or flow into one another continuously.

thanks (0 items)

A closing slide to express gratitude to the audience. Typically includes a ‘Thank You’ message.