1# Content & Style Rules
2 
3Guidelines for slide deck content quality and style consistency.
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5## Content Rules
6 
7### 1. Respect Reader Attention
8- Each slide should communicate ONE main idea
9- Remove redundant information
10- Prioritize clarity over comprehensiveness
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12### 2. Data Traceability
13- All statistics must include source attribution
14- Cite sources directly on slides with data
15- Use specific numbers over vague claims
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17### 3. Self-Contained Prompts
18- Every detail must be in the image prompt
19- No external references (e.g., "like slide 2")
20- Include all colors, layouts, and content explicitly
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22### 4. No Placeholders
23- Every element must be fully specified
24- No "[insert data here]" or "TBD"
25- All text content finalized before generation
26 
27## Style Rules
28 
29### 1. Narrative Headlines
30Headlines tell the story, not label the content.
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32| Bad | Good |
33|-----|------|
34| "Key Statistics" | "Usage doubled in 6 months" |
35| "Our Solution" | "One platform replaces five tools" |
36| "Benefits" | "Teams save 10 hours weekly" |
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38### 2. Avoid AI Clichés
39Remove these patterns:
40- "Dive into", "explore", "journey"
41- "Let's look at", "let me show you"
42- "Exciting", "amazing", "revolutionary"
43- "In conclusion", "to summarize"
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45### 3. Meaningful Back Cover
46Not just "Thank you" or "Questions?"
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48Include one of:
49- Clear call-to-action
50- Memorable key takeaway
51- Thought-provoking closing statement
52- Contact information with purpose
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54### 4. Consistent Visual Language
55Throughout the deck:
56- Same icon style
57- Same color usage patterns
58- Same layout grid system
59- Same typography hierarchy
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61## Slide Structure
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63| Position | Type | Purpose |
64|----------|------|---------|
65| 1 | Cover | Title, visual hook, topic introduction |
66| 2 to N-1 | Content | Key points, data, explanations |
67| N | Back Cover | Summary, call-to-action, memorable close |
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69## Key Specifications
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71| Specification | Value |
72|---------------|-------|
73| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (landscape) |
74| Slide Count | Dynamic based on content |
75| Required Slides | Cover + Back Cover minimum |
76| Footers | None (no slide numbers, logos) |
77| Language Priority | `--lang` → source language → ask user |
78| Tone | Direct, confident (avoid AI phrases) |
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80## Style Quick Reference
81 
82| Style | Visual Summary |
83|-------|----------------|
84| `sketch-notes` | Hand-drawn, warm off-white, conceptual icons |
85| `blueprint` | Technical schematics, grid texture, blue tones |
86| `bold-editorial` | High contrast, dark backgrounds, magazine impact |
87| `vector-illustration` | Flat vector, black outlines, retro colors |
88| `minimal` | Maximum whitespace, single accent, zen-like |
89| `storytelling` | Full-bleed imagery, cinematic, emotional |
90| `warm` | Soft gradients, rounded shapes, wellness palette |
91| `notion` | Dashboard aesthetic, clean data viz, SaaS-inspired |
92| `corporate` | Navy/gold, structured layouts, business polish |
93| `playful` | Vibrant coral/teal/yellow, dynamic, energetic |
94 
95Full style specifications: `references/styles/<style>.md`
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