Basic Powerpoint Templates and Google Slides Themes

Find your flow with a free basic presentation template from our customizable slide templates library, perfect for students, course creators, business owners, graphic designers, freelancers, event planners, and artists.

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Focus Your Energy With Free Basic Slide Templates

Had enough of the balancing act? Radically basic, this batch of templates has your back when you need to keep things simple. Stay grounded and find your center with a professionally designed layout that does half the job for you. Be the creative director and let it take direction from you. Scrolling through this collection, you’ll find themes for meetings, festivals, workshops, campaigns, newsletters, birthday celebrations, project proposals, brochures, diaries, scrapbooks, clothing and furniture catalogs, training events, market analyses, onboarding guides, and more. As soon as you hear a template calling your name, simply download it in Google Slides or lean on Canva’s intuitive editor for even more creative support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basics of presentation?

Generally speaking, presentations include an introduction, body, and conclusion. As a presenter, you should show your passion and connect with your audience. Concentrate on your main message, keep your slideshow simple, tell a story, and remember your audience’s needs. Mind the 10/20/30 rule. Make eye contact and smile.

What to include in a basic presentation?

Depending on your topic and presentation needs, your basic presentation template may include the following slides:

  • Title or intro slide: who are you?
  • Overview slide: what’s the content?
  • Story slide: what’s the context?
  • Main slides and details: what’s your point?
  • Statements and quotes: who said what?
  • Conclusion: final points and summary

How to make a good basic presentation?

Your presentation goals are unique to you, but here are a few tips for making an effective, basic slideshow:

  • Storytelling: spin a good yarn
  • Interactive elements: surprise your viewers
  • Visual aids: illustrations, icons, elements
  • Keep it minimal: less is more
  • Powerful quotes: inspire action
  • Video and sound: transport your audience