Metric With Context Slide Template
Split layout with 1-3 KPI tiles on the left and narrative context or analysis on the right. Combines hard data with the story behind it — the go-to slide when a number needs explaining.
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Example brief
Q1 revenue grew 18% to $12.4M with gross margin at 68% (+3.1pp) and MRR at $847K (+12% QoQ). Growth driven by APAC enterprise expansion (+$1.8M) and mid-market upsells. North America flat. Expect APAC-led acceleration into Q2.
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "314755a1-3535-59b8-948a-d93487cb8872",
"brief": "Q1 revenue grew 18% to $12.4M with gross margin at 68% (+3.1pp) and MRR at $847K..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "314755a1-3535-59b8-948a-d93487cb8872",
"params": {
"title": "APAC expansion drove Q1 growth — NA flat on competitive pressure",
"metrics": [
{
"value": "$12.4M",
"label": "Q1 Revenue",
"trend": "+18.2% YoY",
"trend_dir": "up"
},
{
"value": "68%",
"label": "Gross Margin",
"trend": "+3.1pp",
"trend_dir": "up"
},
{
"value": "$847K",
"label": "Monthly Recurring",
"trend": "+12% QoQ",
"trend_dir": "up"
}
],
"context": "Growth driven primarily by APAC enterprise expansion (+$1.8M) and mid-market upsells (+$0.9M). North America flat due to competitive pressure from bundled AI tools. Gross margin improvement reflects infrastructure cost optimization — migrated 60% of compute to reserved instances. MRR acceleration started in February after launching the self-serve tier.",
"takeaway": "APAC is now the fastest-growing region — double sales capacity from 4 to 8 reps in Q2."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Metric With Context slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "314755a1-3535-59b8-948a-d93487cb8872" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Metric With Context template accept?
The Metric With Context template accepts: title, metrics, context, takeaway. Supports 1-3 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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