> ## 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.

# Configuration and Controls for Generation

> Configure tone, verbosity, language, cover slide, table of contents, type of image, among others

Beyond [templates and themes](generate-presentation-with-templates-and-themes), you can also influence **how your presentation communicates**.\
These controls let you adjust the **tone, verbosity, images, and other behavior** of the generated slides so they better fit your audience and purpose.

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## 🗣️ Tone

The **tone** parameter defines the “voice” of your presentation text — how it sounds to the reader.\
This helps align the slides with your audience, whether they are executives, students, or a casual group.

Available options:

* **default** – Neutral and balanced style. Suitable for most general use cases.
* **casual** – Relaxed, conversational tone. Great for informal talks or creative sessions.
* **professional** – Polished, formal language. Best for business, corporate, or client-facing decks.
* **funny** – Lighthearted and humorous. Good for entertainment or informal events.
* **educational** – Clear, explanatory style. Useful for teaching, training, or academic contexts.
* **sales\_pitch** – Persuasive and benefit-driven tone. Ideal for product demos, pitches, or marketing.

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## 📏 Verbosity

The **verbosity** parameter controls **how much detail** the generated text contains.\
This allows you to fine-tune whether slides are short and visual, or more text-heavy and explanatory.

Options:

* **concise** – Minimal text with short points. Focus on visuals and quick delivery.
* **standard** – Balanced detail (default). Combines clarity with brevity.
* **text-heavy** – Full sentences and detailed explanations. Suitable for reports or self-reading slides.

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## 🌐 Web Search

Enabling **web\_search** lets the system pull in **fresh, real-time information** while generating your presentation.\
This is useful when covering current events, market trends, or any topic that changes rapidly.

* Default: `false` (disabled)
* When enabled: Adds slight generation time overhead but ensures content is up-to-date.

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## 🖼️ Image Type

The **image\_type** parameter determines what kind of images are included in your slides.

Options:

* **stock** – Uses high-quality stock photography. Professional and realistic look.
* **ai-generated** – Dynamically creates AI images to match your content. More unique and customizable.

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## 🔢 Number of Slides

Use **n\_slides** to decide how many slides should be generated.

* Default: `8`
* Range: Support between 1-50 slides. Set it as per your use case.

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## 🌍 Language

The **language** parameter sets the output language of the presentation.

* Default: `English`
* Any supported language can be used (e.g., `"language": "Spanish"`).
* Useful for multilingual teams, international clients, or localized training materials.

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## 📖 Table of Contents

The **include\_table\_of\_contents** parameter lets you automatically insert a **Table of Contents slide** at the start of your presentation.

* **Default:** `false` (disabled)
* **When enabled:** Slides with the main sections of your presentation is generated.
* **Use case:** Perfect for long or structured decks (training, research, or business reports) where you want to give the audience an overview upfront.

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## 🏷️ Title Slide

The **include\_title\_slide** parameter controls whether a **cover slide** is added to your presentation.

* **Default:** `true` (enabled)
* **When enabled:** The first slide will display your presentation title, subtitle, and optionally branding.
* **When disabled:** The deck will start directly with content slides.
* **Use case:** Enable for polished, professional presentations. Disable if you are merging this deck into another presentation that already has a cover slide.

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## 📦 Export Format

The **export\_as** parameter defines the **final output format** of the generated presentation.

* **Default:** `pptx`
* **Available options:**
  * `pptx` – Editable PowerPoint file (best for further customization).
  * `pdf` – Non-editable file (best for sharing, printing, or publishing).

<RequestExample>
  ```bash curl theme={null}
  curl -X POST https://api.presenton.ai/api/v3/presentation/generate \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-presenton-84b3a021fbbbbc6ef6c1bd37fe7b541a155b67fee08a311092809921f7670b4d53a804e73062b56b7253d0cddf35d89e6d3b7320efdcedbb1cac7617e94b2068" \                                      
    -d '{                                                                             "content": "Introduction to Machine Learning",
      "instructions": "Focus on beginner-friendly explanations and add examples.",                            
      "tone": "educational",
      "verbosity": "standard",
      "web_search": true,
      "image_type": "ai-generated",
      "n_slides": 5,
      "language": "English",
      "standard_template": "general",
      "include_table_of_contents": true,
      "include_title_slide": true,
      "export_as": "pptx"
    }'
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```bash json theme={null}
  {
    "presentation_id": "d3000f96-096c-4768-b67b-e99aed029b57",
    "path": "https://api.presenton.ai/static/user_data/d3000f96-096c-4768-b67b-e99aed029b57/Introduction_to_Machine_Learning.pptx",
    "edit_path": "https://presenton.ai/presentation?id=d3000f96-096c-4768-b67b-e99aed029b57",
    "credits_consumed": 5
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>