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.
Try in PlaygroundParameters
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
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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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