> ## 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.

# Presentation generation

> Create a complete editable deck from a prompt, documents, or structured slide content.

Presenton can start from a simple idea or a detailed source. Choose the input that matches how much control you need.

## Ways to start

| Starting point     | Best for                                                |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Prompt             | Brainstorming and quick first drafts                    |
| Uploaded documents | Reports, proposals, research, and source-grounded decks |
| Slide markdown     | Exact slide-by-slide structure                          |
| API request        | Repeatable product and reporting workflows              |

## Controls you can set

* Number of slides or automatic slide count
* Language
* Tone such as professional, educational, casual, or sales pitch
* Concise, standard, or text-heavy content
* Optional title and table-of-contents slides
* Template and theme
* Optional web search grounding
* PPTX or PDF output
* Synchronous or background API generation

## Recommended workflow

1. Describe the audience and outcome, not only the topic.
2. Add source files or important facts.
3. Review and edit the outline.
4. Select a template that fits the purpose.
5. Generate the deck.
6. Edit the result with the canvas or AI assistant.
7. Export and review the final file.

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  Follow this workflow in the browser from start to finish.
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