> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.plusai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.plusai.com/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/slide-by-slide.md). # Slide by slide **Slide by slide** mode lets you build a presentation one slide at a time. Instead of writing one prompt for the entire presentation, you can specify exactly what you want on each slide. If you'd like, you can also choose a specific layout for each slide. **Slide by slide** mode is useful if you have a very specific *content structure* in mind and want more control than [starting from a prompt](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/use-a-prompt.md) will allow, but you're not working off an [existing document or article](/ai-for-presentations/generate-a-presentation/upload-a-file.md). ## How to use Slide by slide mode Launch Plus AI in [Google Slides](/plus-ai/install-in-google-slides.md) or [PowerPoint](/plus-ai/install-in-powerpoint.md). Click on **Slide by slide.** ### Set up your presentation In the left panel, you can add a presentation title and additional instructions on voice and tone. You can also add and delete slides to change the length of your presentation. ### Add content to each slide Click on each slide to edit it. Add a slide title and slide content. You can add as much or as little detail as you'd like (up to 5,000 characters per slide.) ### Select a layout If you'd like, you can choose a specific layout for each slide. Or you can just leave it on auto and have Plus AI choose.

### Generate slides When you're happy with your outline, Plus AI will proceed by generating the slides in your presentation. If you did not start from a template, you can choose a presentation **theme**. Themes allow you to choose the visual look and feel of your slides, including fonts and colors. Pro users can create and save [custom themes](/ai-for-presentations/custom-branding.md). {% hint style="info" %} Newly generated slides are added to the end of your presentation. If you didn't start with a blank file, scroll down to find your new slides. {% endhint %}

When your presentation is generated, the Plus AI generate window will close. You can keep editing with Plus.

### Editing your presentation After your presentation is created, the add-on will close automatically. At this point, your slides work just like any other Google Slides (or PowerPoint slides). You can edit them directly, share them, or export them as a PDF or other file type. The Edit with Plus AI sidebar will open automatically to help you continue to refine your deck. ### Learn more about editing with Plus AI


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