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Global slides are reusable slide templates that you create once and use across multiple presentations. They help you maintain consistency and save time by eliminating the need to recreate common slides.

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What are Global Slides?

Global slides are slide templates that:
  • Reusable: Create once, use in multiple presentations
  • Consistent: Maintain the same design across all uses
  • Updateable: Edit the template once, update everywhere
  • Flexible: Can contain static content, dynamic data, or both
Example: Create a “Company Overview” global slide with your standard company information, then reuse it in every presentation without rebuilding it each time.

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Types of Global Slides

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Static Content Slides

Slides with fixed content that rarely changes:
  • Company introduction and vision
  • Standard disclaimers or legal text
  • Team member profiles
  • Partner logos and information
  • Contact information

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Data-Driven Slides

Slides that automatically populate with portfolio data:
  • Property details (name, location, description)
  • Unit availability and pricing
  • Building features and amenities
  • Floor plans and specifications

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Hybrid Slides

Slides with both fixed design and dynamic data:
  • Location maps with standard layout
  • Pricing tables with consistent formatting
  • Feature lists with property-specific items

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Creating Global Slides

1

Navigate to global slides

Go to the Global Slides section in your admin panel.
2

Create new slide

Click “New Global Slide” button.
3

Choose a layout

Select a base layout or start from blank.
4

Design your slide

Add text, images, shapes, and design elements.
5

Add dynamic fields (optional)

Insert data fields that pull from your portfolio if needed.
6

Configure editable fields

Set which parts users can customize when using this slide.
7

Save and tag

Save your slide and add tags for easy discovery.
Start by creating global slides for content you use repeatedly, like introductions, contact slides, or standard disclaimers.

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Editable Fields (Controls)

Controls determine whether users can customize parts of a global slide when adding it to their presentations.

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Control Options

Users cannot change this content. It appears the same in every presentation.Use for: Brand elements, legal text, standard messaging, company information.
Users can customize this content for specific presentations without affecting the template.Use for: Headlines, descriptions, promotional text, presentation-specific content.
Users can choose to show or hide this element.Use for: Secondary information, optional features, audience-specific content.

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When to Allow Editing

Allow Editing For

  • Promotional messaging
  • Event-specific text
  • Custom descriptions
  • Presentation-specific details

Keep Locked

  • Brand logos and colors
  • Legal disclaimers
  • Standard company info
  • Contact information

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Using Global Slides

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Adding to Presentations

When you add a global slide to a presentation:
  1. The slide appears with its default design and content
  2. Data fields automatically populate (if applicable)
  3. Editable fields can be customized for this presentation
  4. Locked fields remain unchanged

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Customizing Editable Fields

For fields with editing enabled:
  1. Add the global slide to your presentation
  2. Click on editable fields to customize them
  3. Enter custom values for this specific presentation
  4. Save changes
Customizing a field in one presentation does not affect the global slide template or other presentations.

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Managing Global Slides

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Editing Templates

Changes to global slide templates affect all presentations using that slide (unless users have overridden specific fields).
When you edit a global slide:
  • Design changes apply to all uses
  • New data fields become available
  • Control settings can be adjusted
  • User overrides remain intact

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Organization Tips

Name slides clearly: “Company Intro - Full” not “Slide 1”.
Use tags like “Introduction”, “Contact”, “Legal”, “Features” for easy filtering.
Create new versions (v2) rather than overwriting if making major updates.
Quarterly, review slides for outdated content or design improvements.

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Best Practices

Create for Reuse

Only create global slides for content you will use multiple times.

Keep It Focused

One main message per slide. Do not cram too much information.

Tag Thoughtfully

Add descriptive tags so team members can find slides easily.

Test Before Publishing

Preview slides in different presentations to ensure they work well.

Document Usage

Add descriptions explaining when and how to use each slide.

Consider Mobile

Ensure slides work well on all screen sizes.

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Common Global Slide Examples

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Essential Slides

  • Welcome/Hero: Opening slide with property name and main image
  • Company Overview: Your company introduction and values
  • Contact: Standard contact information and next steps
  • Legal Disclaimer: Terms, conditions, or important notices

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Content Slides

  • Feature Highlights: Product or property features
  • Testimonials: Customer reviews and quotes
  • Team Members: Staff profiles and expertise
  • Process Overview: Your workflow or methodology

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Data-Driven Slides

  • Location: Maps and transit information (if using portfolio data)
  • Pricing: Current pricing information (if using portfolio data)
  • Availability: What is currently available (if using portfolio data)

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Troubleshooting

The field may be locked in the global slide settings. Contact the slide creator or check control settings.
Clear browser cache or hard refresh. Verify changes were saved properly.
Check presentation theme settings. Theme may be overriding some slide styles.
Use search and tags to locate slides. Check if archived or deleted.

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Getting Started

1

Identify repeated content

Look for slides you recreate often across presentations.
2

Create 3-5 essential slides

Start with your most commonly used slides (intro, contact, etc.).
3

Use in a presentation

Add your global slides to a real presentation to test them.
4

Refine based on feedback

Adjust design and controls based on team usage.
5

Expand your library

Add more global slides as you identify other reusable content.
Ready to create your first global slide? Start with a simple slide like your contact information or company introduction, then expand your library as you discover more reusable content.