Allow me to be blunt—making PowerPoint slides from scratch is like assembling IKEA furniture without the manual.
Sure, you can try, but will it look how it’s supposed to look? How many extra screws would you end up with that you have no idea where they’re supposed to go?
AI tools like ChatGPT and GenPPT change how things are done, but only one will hustle for you (hint: it's not ChatGPT.)
Here’s how to use ChatGPT for presentations and why GenPPT has the upper hand if you want real automation, modern design, and minimal hands on deck.
Outsmart the system without losing your mind.
1. Start with a Structured Outline
ChatGPT’s Approach:
ChatGPT can generate slide-by-slide outlines based on a simple prompt. However, technically, ChatGPT cannot generate a PPT presentation per se.
Prompt:
"Create a PowerPoint outline for a TEDx talk on 'The Science of Happiness' with 10 slides."
ChatGPT’s Response:
- Title Slide – "The Science of Happiness"
- Introduction – Why happiness matters
- The Biology of Joy – How dopamine and serotonin work
- Myth vs. Reality – Debunking common happiness myths
- The Power of Gratitude – Backed by research
- Daily Habits for a Happier Life – Actionable tips
- Happiness and Relationships – The social factor
- The Role of Purpose – Finding Fulfillment
- What We Get Wrong About Success – Rethinking Priorities
- Closing Thoughts – The happiness challenge
Why GenPPT Kicks Its Butt:
- You don’t just get an outline—you get an actual PowerPoint deck with slides ready to go.
- Pre-formatted slides, AI-selected images, and layout suggestions come built-in.
- Instead of copying and pasting, you download and present.
2. Generating Slide Content (The Right Way)
What ChatGPT Can Do
Once you have an outline, you can ask ChatGPT to fill in the slide content.
Prompt:
"Write bullet points for the 'Daily Habits for a Happier Life' slide."
ChatGPT’s Output:
- Morning Light Exposure – Boosts serotonin levels
- Exercise Regularly – Natural mood enhancer
- Mindful Breathing – Reduces stress instantly
- Gratitude Journaling – Strengthens positive thinking
- Acts of Kindness – Proven to increase happiness
The Bummer?
- You still have to copy, paste, and format manually.
- ChatGPT doesn’t handle images, animations, or layouts.
- The slides will look basic.
Why GenPPT Wins:
- Automatically format your slides with text placement, images, and icons.
- Smart templates adjust for readability and design balance.
- Saves hours of formatting so you can focus on your presentation.
Pro Tip: When designing slides, keep text minimal. The best slides enhance your message—they don’t become a wall of text no one wants to read.
3. Using AI to Create a PowerPoint (Without Coding)
Some tutorials will tell you to use ChatGPT to generate VBA code that auto-builds slides in PowerPoint.
Sounds futuristic, right? Here’s what really involves:
ChatGPT’s VBA Code Prompt:
"Write VBA code to generate a 5-slide PowerPoint on 'How to Train for a Marathon' with images and transitions."
ChatGPT’s Output (Simplified):
Sub CreateMarathonSlides()
Dim ppt As Object
Set ppt = CreateObject("PowerPoint.Application")
ppt.Visible = True
Dim pres As Object
Set pres = ppt.Presentations.Add
Dim slide As Object
' Create Slide 1 - Title Slide
Set slide = pres.Slides.Add(1, 1)
slide.Shapes.Title.TextFrame.TextRange.Text = "How to Train for a Marathon"
slide.Shapes.Placeholders(2).TextFrame.TextRange.Text = "Your step-by-step guide"
' Additional slides...
End Sub
Reality Check:
- Sounds more like “retro-futuristic” now, huh?
- You must paste this into PowerPoint’s VBA editor (Alt + F11).
- You must troubleshoot errors manually if the script doesn’t run.
- You must add images, animations, and proper formatting yourself.
Why GenPPT Is The Only Choice:
- No coding. No scripts. No headaches.
- You enter your topic, and GenPPT generates a fully designed deck.
- It even suggests animations and transitions for a sleek look.
Cool Fact: The first PowerPoint version was released in 1987 for Mac computers. It was so successful that Microsoft bought it for $14 million—a bargain considering it’s now used by 500 million people worldwide!
4. Designing a Hot Deck
Most PowerPoint presentations fail because of bad design choices:
- Too much text on one slide
- Ugly fonts (yes, Comic Sans, we’re looking at you)
- Cluttered layouts with no breathing space
GenPPT fixes all of this automatically:
- AI-based layout suggestions ensure every slide looks clean and engaging.
- Pre-loaded color schemes and fonts create visual consistency.
- Built-in icons and image recommendations replace boring bullet points.
| Feature | ChatGPT | GenPPT |
| Text Generation | Yes | Yes |
| Slide Formatting | No | Yes |
| Automated Design | No | Yes |
| Pre-Made Templates | No | Yes |
| One-Click Download | No | Yes |
5. What About Non-Office Use?
Most tutorials assume you're making a corporate report or sales pitch. But what if you need slides for:
- A Wedding Slideshow – "Our Journey Together" with photos and quotes. Hint: don’t go the “27 Dresses” movie route. Please.
- A Classroom Lecture – "The History of Space Travel" with cool infographics for science class in middle school.
- A Cooking Class Presentation – "How to Make the Perfect Pasta" with step-by-step visuals. The last slide would read: Salt Your Pasta Water
- A Stand-Up Comedy Routine – "Why Dating Apps Are the Devil" with meme slides and a very sad story.
ChatGPT might help write the content, but you must still format and design everything. Sounds like a nightmare.
GenPPT handles it all for you.
Pro Tip: If you want an engaging PowerPoint, use the 10-20-30 rule:
- 10 slides maximum
- 20 minutes total presentation time
- 30-point font size (so people at the back can read it!)
Skip The Excruciating Process
At this point, you have two options:
Option 1: Use ChatGPT + PowerPoint manually
- Type out prompts, generate outlines, and paste content into slides.
- Spend hours formatting, adding images, and tweaking designs.
- Still risk ending up with a plain, unpolished deck.
Option 2: Use GenPPT for Full AI Automation
- Type in your topic, and get a fully designed presentation in seconds.
- Pre-formatted layouts, AI-enhanced visuals, and one-click downloads.
- No coding. No manual formatting. No wasted time.
Cool Fact: Studies show that visuals improve learning by 400 %! That’s why presentations with strong images and simple, smart layouts are way more effective than text-packed slides.
Why suffer when GenPPT does it all?
