# Powerpoint Presentations

> PowerPoint Presentations

- Skill: `comeonoliver/powerpoint-presentations` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add comeonoliver/powerpoint-presentations`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/comeonoliver/powerpoint-presentations/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: ComeOnOliver (https://skillmd.com/u/comeonoliver)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/comeonoliver/powerpoint-presentations

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# PowerPoint Presentations

Help users create professional, engaging presentations.

## When to Use
- Creating business presentations or pitch decks
- Designing slide layouts and templates
- Writing speaker notes
- Planning presentation structure and flow
- Converting content into slide format

## When NOT to Use
- Creating documents (use word-documents)
- Making infographics for print (use design tools)
- Video editing or motion graphics

## Step-by-Step Instructions

### 1. Plan the Structure
Before creating slides, outline the flow:

**Standard Business Presentation (10-15 slides):**
1. Title slide — company/topic, presenter name, date
2. Agenda/Overview — what you'll cover
3. Problem/Opportunity — why this matters
4. Solution/Proposal — your approach
5. Key Details (3-5 slides) — supporting content
6. Timeline/Roadmap — when things happen
7. Budget/Resources — what's needed
8. Team/About — who's involved
9. Next Steps — clear action items
10. Q&A / Thank You — contact info

**Pitch Deck (10 slides):**
1. Title & tagline
2. Problem
3. Solution
4. Market size
5. Product/demo
6. Business model
7. Traction/metrics
8. Team
9. Financial ask
10. Contact/CTA

### 2. Design Principles

**The 6x6 Rule:** No more than 6 bullet points per slide, no more than 6 words per bullet.

**Visual Hierarchy:**
- Title: 28-36pt, bold
- Subtitle: 20-24pt
- Body: 18-22pt
- Captions: 14-16pt

**Color:**
- Use 2-3 brand colors maximum
- Dark text on light background (or vice versa)
- Use accent color for emphasis only
- Ensure sufficient contrast for readability

**Layout Patterns:**
- **Title + Content:** Most common, text on left or right
- **Two Column:** Compare/contrast, before/after
- **Full Image + Text Overlay:** High impact, use sparingly
- **Data Slide:** One chart/graph with key takeaway as title
- **Quote Slide:** Large quote with attribution

### 3. Write Compelling Content

**Slide Titles Should Be Takeaways, Not Topics:**
- ❌ "Q3 Revenue"
- ✅ "Q3 Revenue Grew 34% Year-over-Year"

**Bullet Points — Use Parallel Structure:**
- ❌ "We increased sales. Marketing was improved. Cost reduction."
- ✅ "Increased sales by 20%. Improved marketing ROI. Reduced costs by 15%."

### 4. Speaker Notes
Write notes for each slide:
- Key talking points (not a script)
- Transition to next slide
- Anticipated questions
- Data sources/references
- Timing (aim for 1-2 minutes per slide)

### 5. Animations & Transitions
**Keep it simple:**
- Use "Appear" or "Fade" for bullet reveals
- Use "Morph" transition between similar slides (powerful & professional)
- Avoid: spinning, bouncing, flying animations
- Consistent transitions throughout (pick one)

## Slide Templates by Type

### Data/Metrics Slide
**Title:** [Key Insight as a Sentence]
- Hero number (large, bold): the main metric
- 2-3 supporting data points
- Simple chart if needed
- Source citation in footer

### Timeline/Roadmap Slide
**Title:** Project Roadmap
- Horizontal timeline with 4-6 milestones
- Current position clearly marked
- Color-code: completed (green), current (blue), upcoming (gray)

### Comparison Slide
**Title:** Why [Our Solution] vs [Alternative]
| Feature | Us | Them |
|---------|-----|------|
| Key differentiator | ✅ | ❌ |

### Team Slide
- Headshots in circles
- Name, title, 1-line credential
- Grid layout (2x2 or 3x3)

## Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Too much text on slides (slides support your talk, they don't replace it)
- Inconsistent fonts/colors/sizes
- Low-resolution images
- Reading slides word-for-word
- No clear call-to-action on final slide
- Forgetting to check spelling and alignment
- Not testing on the actual presentation screen/projector

## Pro Tips
- **10/20/30 Rule (Guy Kawasaki):** 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30pt minimum font
- Use slide master for consistent branding
- Export to PDF as backup
- Embed fonts if sharing the file
- Use Presenter View to see notes while presenting