Clean slide outline template for any topic

This fill-in-the-blank template forces ChatGPT to create structured, argument-driven presentation outlines with no fluff. Just swap the variables and paste.

🤖 Works with: ChatGPT

The Prompt

Copy and paste — replace anything in [brackets].

Build a presentation outline about {{topic}}. Audience: {{who they are and what they already know}} Goal: {{the one thing they should do or believe after}} Length: {{N}} slides, hard cap. Rules: - One idea per slide. If a slide has two ideas, split it into two. - Each slide = an assertive headline (the takeaway, not a label like "Overview") + max 3 bullets. - No "Introduction" or "Conclusion" filler slides. Open on the stakes, close on the ask. - Order the slides as an argument, each one setting up the next. Output a numbered list: slide number, headline, up to 3 bullets. Nothing else.

What it’s good for

Quickly generate a structured, persuasive slide outline for any topic by specifying audience and goal. Avoids generic bullet-point dumps and forces concise, argument-driven content.

How to use it

1. Replace the {{topic}}, {{audience}}, {{goal}}, and {{N}} placeholders with your specifics
2. Paste the entire block into ChatGPT or a similar text-based AI
3. Copy the numbered outline and use it to build slides in your preferred tool

Curated from the community via Reddit.