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Learn how to build compelling presentations by adding different types of slides. This guide walks you through each method step-by-step.

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Before You Start

Prerequisites:
  • Active Walk the Room account
  • Access to a presentation (new or existing)
  • Content ready (images, text, or PDFs if importing)
What you’ll learn:
  • How to add global slides for reusable content
  • When and how to create custom slides
  • How to import slides from PDF files

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Step 1: Choose Your Slide Type

Walk the Room offers three ways to add slides, each serving different purposes:

Global Slides

Reusable templates that auto-populate with your property data

Custom Slides

One-off slides created specifically for this presentation

PDF Import

Import existing slides from PDF documents
Global slides are your foundation. Start here for consistent, data-driven content.
1

Access the slide library

  1. Open your presentation in the editor
  2. Click Add Slide button
  3. Select From Global Slides
2

Find the right slide

  1. Browse available global slides or use the search bar
  2. Use filters to narrow by category (location, pricing, amenities)
  3. Click any slide to preview how it looks with your property data
3

Add to presentation

  1. Click Add Slide on your chosen template
  2. Drag the slide to position it in your presentation
  3. The slide automatically populates with your property information
Best for: Location maps, pricing tables, amenity lists, contact information, floor plans
Start with global slides for your core content (location, features, units, contact). You can always add custom content between them.

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Step 3: Create Custom Slides

Add custom slides for presentation-specific content that won’t be reused.
1

Start a new slide

  1. Click Add Slide button
  2. Select Create New Slide
  3. Choose from available layouts (title slide, image + text, full image, etc.)
2

Add your content

  1. Click text areas to add your copy
  2. Upload images by clicking image placeholders
  3. Use the formatting toolbar for styling
  4. Adjust layout and positioning as needed
3

Position and save

  1. Drag the slide to the correct position in your presentation
  2. Changes save automatically as you work
Best for: Special offers, event announcements, custom messaging, unique layouts
If you find yourself creating the same custom slide repeatedly, consider converting it to a global slide template.

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Step 4: Import from PDF

Import high-quality content from existing PDF documents.
1

Prepare your PDF

  1. Ensure your PDF is high-resolution (150+ DPI recommended)
  2. Note which specific pages you want to import
2

Upload and select

  1. Click Add Slide button
  2. Select Import from PDF
  3. Upload your PDF file (drag & drop or click to browse)
  4. Wait for the system to process and display page thumbnails
3

Choose pages

  1. Click to select specific pages you want to import
  2. Use Ctrl/Cmd + click to select multiple pages
  3. Preview selected pages to confirm quality
4

Import and position

  1. Click Import Selected Pages
  2. Drag imported slides to position them in your presentation
Best for: Architectural renderings, existing brochures, technical specifications, partner materials
PDF slides are imported as images and cannot be edited. Ensure your original PDF is high quality for best results.

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Step 5: Organize Your Slides

After adding slides, arrange them for maximum impact.
1

Review your flow

  1. Use the slide navigator to see your full presentation
  2. Check that slides tell a logical story
  3. Identify any gaps or redundant content
2

Reorder slides

  1. Drag and drop slides to reorder them
  2. Group related content together
  3. Consider using sections for longer presentations
3

Test the presentation

  1. Click Preview to see the full presentation
  2. Navigate through all slides to check flow
  3. Make adjustments as needed

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Complete Example: Building a Property Presentation

Here’s how to create a typical property presentation using all three methods:
1

Add foundation slides (Global)

  1. Welcome/Hero slide
  2. Location & Transit map
  3. Building Features list
  4. Available Units grid
  5. Contact Information
2

Add custom content (Custom Slides)

  1. Grand opening special offer
  2. Custom welcome message for broker event
  3. Limited-time financing options
3

Import professional materials (PDF)

  1. Architect’s building rendering (page 3 from design PDF)
  2. Detailed floor plans (pages 5-8 from architectural drawings)
  3. Neighborhood amenities map (page 2 from marketing brochure)
4

Final organization

  1. Arrange in logical order: Welcome → Offer → Location → Building → Units → Plans → Contact
  2. Group into sections: Introduction, Property Details, Availability, Contact
  3. Preview and adjust timing

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Quick Decision Guide

Not sure which method to use? Follow this flowchart:
If your slide contains…Use this method
Property data that updates automaticallyGlobal Slide
One-time promotional contentCustom Slide
High-quality existing design materialsPDF Import
Content you’ll use in other presentationsGlobal Slide
Time-sensitive or event-specific informationCustom Slide
Partner-provided materialsPDF Import

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Best Practices

Plan First

Outline your presentation structure before adding slides to minimize reordering.

Global Foundation

Start with global slides for consistent, data-driven content.

Quality Control

Use high-resolution images and PDFs for professional results.

Test Flow

Preview your complete presentation to ensure logical progression.

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Troubleshooting

Slide not updating with property data?
  • Verify the global slide is connected to the correct property
  • Check that property information is complete in your portfolio
PDF import quality poor?
  • Ensure original PDF is at least 150 DPI
  • Try importing individual pages rather than the entire document
Can’t find the right global slide?
  • Use search and category filters in the global slide library
  • Contact support to request new global slide templates

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Next Steps

Now that you can create slides effectively: Start building your first presentation with these three powerful slide creation methods!