How to structure a content for a PowerPoint Presentation?

The PowerPoint presentation is an essential communication-related skill while you are preparing for a presentation, a meeting, knowledge-sharing session, demo-session, or any formal event. Well-structured content in a PowerPoint presentation helps in significantly improving the content-flow and content-delivery. This blog will help you organize content for a PowerPoint presentation.

Start by dividing the content into three parts. They are:

  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Conclusion

Content Structure for an Introduction

  • Define objective(s).
  • Always set the plot for your presentation.
  • Give a (welcome) introduction. An introduction paragraph should contain 100 words.
  • Overall, while you are writing a paragraph make sure you do not exceed 150 words with approximately 4-5 lines.


Content Structure for Body

  • Define or list out all the relevant points.
  • Support your relevant points with detailed arguments where necessary.
  • While working on your body section, if you are creating content for the audience, remember to break the paragraph after you write either 8-10 lines or exceed 150 words. For oral presentations, try to present maximum information through bullet points, with a sentence limited to 25 words.


Content Structure for Conclusion

  • The main takeaways from the presentation.
  • Scope of the content.
  • Summary of the content.
  • In conclusion, use bullet points and limit a sentence to 25 words.


Some important points to consider;

  • Always proof-read the content, complement the format, and follow the word limit.
  • Use an aesthetic design such as; watermark or logo of your company. Avoid using a watermark if it diverts the attention of your audience.
  • Do not use a copyrighted image. In case you use one, provide an authentic reference to the source.