Free Text Column PowerPoint Templates

Text Column Layouts for Clear Information Architecture

When you need to present multiple parallel pieces of information, column layouts provide structure. These six templates range from simple two-column comparisons to seven-column information grids, with variations for statistics, icons, and convergence flows.

The right column layout transforms dense information into scannable, professional slides.

Layout Options

Two-Column with Icons (Slide 110)

The simplest structure for parallel content. Two rounded header bars with icon placeholders sit above paragraph text areas. Use for:

• Comparison of two options
• Before and after scenarios
• Problem and solution pairs
• Two related topics

The icon headers help audiences quickly identify each section's focus.

Five-Column Cards with Stats (Slide 111)

Five vertical cards, each with a topic heading, text area, and dark rounded stat badge at bottom. The statistics badges add quantified credibility to each point. Ideal for:

• Product feature overviews with metrics
• Service capabilities with performance data
• Research categories with findings
• Process steps with duration or completion data

Five-Column Convergence (Slide 112)

Five content cards with topic headings that converge via arrows into a summary finding box. The visual structure reinforces logical flow: multiple inputs lead to one conclusion. Use for:

• Research synthesis
• Multi-factor decision support
• Evidence collection for recommendations
• Stakeholder input consolidation

The convergence design makes the relationship between content explicit.

Seven-Column Stats Grid (Slide 113)

Maximum information density. Seven rounded pill-shaped columns with topic headings and triangular stat badges at bottom. Use when you need to cover many categories concisely:

• Comprehensive feature matrices
• Department or team overviews
• Multi-category assessments
• Weekly or stage-based progress

Keep text minimal. At seven columns, brevity is mandatory.

Five-Row Horizontal List with Stats (Slide 114)

Horizontal layout with five dark rows containing labels paired with percentage statistics. The row format works better than columns when:

• Items have a natural sequence
• Statistics are the primary content
• Vertical space is limited
• You want a progress-report feel

Five-Row List with KPI Circles (Slide 115)

Five arrow-pointed rows with labels and four circular KPI indicators on the right panel. The KPI circles allow multiple metrics per row, useful for:

• Multi-dimensional performance tracking
• Capability assessments across criteria
• Vendor or option evaluations
• Team or project scorecards

Content Guidelines

Column Headers

Headers should be scannable category labels, not sentences. Examples:

• Good: "Market Expansion" / "Product Development" / "Team Growth"
• Poor: "How we plan to expand into new markets"

Body Text

Two to three sentences maximum per column. More than that signals you need a different format or should split across multiple slides.

Write in parallel structure. If column one starts with a verb, all columns should start with verbs. Inconsistent structure creates cognitive friction.

Statistics

When badge or circle areas are provided, use them. Empty stat areas look like missing information. If you don't have relevant statistics, choose a layout without stat elements.

Statistics should be specific and credible: "94%" not "about 95%", "$2.4M" not "millions."

Choosing the Right Template

Two columns (110): Binary comparisons, simple contrasts Five columns (111, 112): Feature sets, process steps, category overviews Seven columns (113): Maximum coverage with minimal depth per item Row layouts (114, 115): Sequential items, progress tracking, multi-metric scoring

More columns means less depth per column. Match template complexity to content depth.

For recommendation-focused layouts, see our recommendations list template. For strategic framework presentation, explore our strategic pillars template.