narrativeanytext-heavy

Two-Column Text Slide Template

Side-by-side text columns with headings. Use for comparing two concepts, before/after, current state vs future state, or any two-part narrative.

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Two-Column Text slide template preview — rendered with SlideForge
Cost
$0.03/slide
Speed
<1 second
Items
22
Output
.pptx + PDF + PNG

Parameters

Parameter
Description
left
{"type":"object","properties":{"header":{"type":"string"},"style":{"type":"string"},"items":{"type":"array","items":{"type":"string"}}}}
right
{"type":"object","properties":{"header":{"type":"string"},"style":{"type":"string"},"items":{"type":"array","items":{"type":"string"}}}}

Example brief

Current State: Manual reporting takes 3 days, error-prone, no real-time visibility. Future State: Automated dashboards, real-time KPIs, 90% time reduction, self-service analytics.

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": "cee447fb-6443-52ac-8acc-6a51ac78fdb3",
    "brief": "Current State: Manual reporting takes 3 days, error-prone, no real-time visibili..."
  }'

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": "cee447fb-6443-52ac-8acc-6a51ac78fdb3",
  "params": {
    "left": {
      "header": "Current State",
      "style": "muted",
      "items": [
        "Manual slide creation takes 2 days",
        "Inconsistent branding across 12 offices",
        "No usage analytics",
        "$200 average cost per deck from agencies"
      ]
    },
    "right": {
      "header": "Future State",
      "style": "positive",
      "items": [
        "AI generation in 15 seconds",
        "Brand-locked templates enforce consistency",
        "Real-time usage dashboard",
        "$0.15 per slide via API"
      ]
    },
    "title": "Platform migration delivers transformational impact across every dimension",
    "subtitle": "Current State vs Future State",
    "footer": "Platform impact assessment | Q3 2025",
    "takeaway": "Full transformation delivers $8.4M annual savings and 3x faster go-to-market"
  }
}'

Tags

two columnside by sidecomparisonnarrativebefore aftercurrent futureleft rightdual

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Frequently asked questions

How do I render a Two-Column Text slide?

Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "cee447fb-6443-52ac-8acc-6a51ac78fdb3" 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 Two-Column Text template accept?

The Two-Column Text template accepts: left, right. Supports 2-2 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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