> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.presenton.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choose a presentation style

> Choose between Standard and Smart based on the presentation you want to create.

Cloud offers two ways to create a presentation. Both produce editable decks; the difference is how strictly the design follows predefined layouts.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Standard" icon="table-layout">
    Uses a library of ready-made slide layouts. It is predictable, consistent, and ideal for repeatable business presentations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart" icon="sparkles">
    Uses design examples as inspiration and creates a layout that fits each slide's content. It is better for varied, visual storytelling.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Quick comparison

| Choose based on…      | Standard                                | Smart                                   |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Best for              | Reports, sales decks, recurring formats | Pitches, stories, visually varied decks |
| Layout behavior       | Selects from defined layouts            | Adapts composition to the content       |
| Consistency           | Very predictable                        | More flexible                           |
| Custom PPTX templates | Best fit                                | Uses Smart designs instead              |
| API selection         | `standard_template`                     | `smart_design`                          |

## A simple rule

Choose **Standard** when every deck should follow a familiar structure. Choose **Smart** when each slide may need a different visual approach.

<Note>
  The Cloud API is v3 regardless of which presentation style you choose. API version and presentation style are separate concepts.
</Note>