> ## 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. # Create a Presentation > Generate a new presentation in Presenton by entering a topic/prompt, files, choosing settings, and selecting a template. Create a new presentation in Presenton by describing your topic, adjusting the generation settings, and choosing a template for the finished deck. ## Before you start * [Download and Install Presenton](/help/download-and-install-presenton-desktop-application.mdx) You can start with just a topic, or add files and instructions if you want the generated slides to follow source material more closely. ## Create a presentation In the **Content** field, describe what the presentation should cover. Presenton Generate Presentation page with the Content field filled with a sample topic Open the slide count menu and select the number of slides you want in the presentation. Presenton Generate Presentation page with the slide count dropdown open and multiple slide-count options visible Open the language menu and select the language the presentation should use. Presenton Generate Presentation page with the language dropdown open and multiple language options visible Select the settings icon to open **Advanced settings**, then update options such as tone, verbosity, table of contents, title slide, web search, or extra instructions. Presenton advanced settings modal showing options for tone, verbosity, table of contents, title slide, web search, and instructions In **Attachments (optional)**, drag files into the upload area or browse for them manually. Presenton Generate Presentation page showing the optional attachments area for uploading supporting files Click **Get Started**. Presenton generates the outline and slide content for the presentation. Presenton outline and content view showing multiple generated slides and their draft content Select **Select Template** to switch from the outline view to the available presentation templates. Presenton template gallery showing multiple built-in templates for a generated presentation Review the available templates, then click \*\*Generate Presentation \*\*to apply the design you want. Presenton template gallery with the Select a Template button visible in the bottom-right corner After the template is applied, Presenton opens the finished presentation in the editor so you can review and continue working on it. Presenton presentation editor showing a generated deck with slide thumbnails on the left and the selected slide on the canvas ## Verify the result Your new presentation opens in the editor with generated slides, a selected design, and the slide list visible on the left.