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9 Best Short Story-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 9 best short story templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The short story-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your short story-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with short story - Audience pleasing presentation theme consisting of pictures showing a short story backdrop and a ocean colored foreground

Business Collage Made Pictures Showing

As businesses navigate the ever changing landscape of their industry, they often find themselves in a state of flux, like a couple caught in the midst of a stormy relationship uncertain and unsure of how to weather the challenges ahead. But amidst the uncertainty, there's an opportunity for growth and transformation, like a project that yields new insights and discoveries. In this template, we've created aSidebar Title that perfectly captures the essence of a business on the brink of change. The design is sleek and modern, with a warm and inviting color palette that features Alice Blue as its star. The template is formatted in Widescreen mode, perfect for showcasing high resolution images that bring the story to life. The background of this Sidebar Title is a collage of photographs, each one showcasing a different aspect of business from brainstorming sessions to networking events. These images are carefully curated to create a cohesive theme, highlighting the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. This template includes four How To slides that will help you get up and running quickly. However, don't worry, these aren't just dry instructions they're actually useful resources that will save you time and effort in the long run. For example, on the "Getting Started" slide, you can include a background image of a workspace with laptops and papers, featuring a subtle gradient to enhance the visual appeal. On the "Setting Up Your Template" slide, you can provide additional tips and tricks for customizing your template to fit your specific needs. And on the "Customizing Your Content" slide, you can show examples of how you can enhance the template by including high resolution images or adding additional elements to make it more engaging. Overall, this Sidebar Title is designed to help businesses create a professional and modern image that reflects their values and mission. With its sleek design, colorful background, and feature rich features, it's sure to be a hit with your audience whether you're in the office or working remotely.

Presentation with short story - Beautiful slide deck featuring beautiful short hair cat lying backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Beautiful Short Hair Cat Lying

Imagine being surrounded by adorable pets and their happy moments on your cozy couch at home, set against a warm tan background that seems to radiate warmth and comfort. The Split Title template is the perfect way to bring this idea to life, with its split design featuring high resolution images for the background that will make you feel like you're right there in the midst of the action. The Tan color palette is classic and inviting, evoking feelings of relaxation and tranquility. This theme is perfect for showcasing pets, fur, and all things domestic, from cats to dogs, and even furry friends in their natural habitats. This template is designed specifically with powerpoint users in mind, featuring four handy slides at the start that will get you up and running quickly. The Venn Diagram Layout slide showcases a clever way to organize your ideas, helping you to visualize how different elements come together to create something truly special. It's like having a clear roadmap to success. Incorporating a Background With a subtle texture and pattern creates an Enhanced With feel that will add depth and interest to your slides. Having a Theme of showcasing pets in various settings means you can feature the happy moments they experience on their favorite couches, creating a fun and engaging visual identity for your presentation.

Presentation with short story - Beautiful slide set featuring short story - words in vintage backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Short Story Words Vintage

Imagine stepping into a mystical world where ancient stories come alive on a canvas of mystifying shapes and textures. This is the realm of Split Title, a mesmerizing template designed to transport you to a land of typography and storytelling. Split Title is crafted in Dark Khaki, a rich and dramatic color palette that evokes the feeling of a vintage leather bound book or an ancient scroll. The entire design is built around high resolution images for the background, creating a visually stunning environment that adds depth and dimensionality to your presentation. Imagine featuring a majestic green slate rock background with intricate carvings of leaves and vines, perfectly complemented by the warm tones of Dark Khaki. The template's typography is a masterclass in storytelling, using distressed fonts and handwritten effects to create a sense of age and wear. But it's not just about looks the template also includes keywords like painted and sign, hinting at its creative and imaginative nature. With High Resolution images for the background, you can showcase your presentation in all its glory on Google Slides. The Split Title template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to enhance and customize to fit your unique needs. And while we're waiting for the How To slides to be created, take a look at Chart with Caption Layout featuring a cleverly designed chart that includes background images and captions, making it perfect for adding an extra layer of visual interest to your presentation. The template is a true showstopper, offering an Enhanced theme of creative storytelling, featuring high resolution images, distressed typography, and a dramatic color palette. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Split Title is the perfect template to help take your presentations from ordinary to extraordinary.

Presentation with short story - Slide deck featuring short-beaked-echidna-tachyglossus-aculeatu background and a colored foreground

Short Beaked Echidna Tachyglossus Aculeatu,

The life of an anteater is one of stealth and precision, darting through the underbrush with a unique set of features that make them the undisputed kings of their ecosystem. Their powerful claws and sharp teeth allow them to dig complex burrows with ease, while their keen sense of smell helps them locate their next meal in the dense foliage below. In the wild, anteaters can be found inhabiting the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. The spiky fur on their backs is not just a defense mechanism, but also helps to deter predators that may try to attack them. The high resolution images for the background in this template will bring these beautiful animals into sharp focus, showcasing their unique features up close. The Peru color palette used in this template is inspired by the rich biodiversity of these regions, with earthy tones and natural hues that evoke a sense of warmth and depth. From the vibrant greens of the jungle to the warm browns of the savannah, each element in this template has been carefully designed to enhance your presentations. In the Getting Started section, viewers will be guided through the basics of creating their own presentations with ease. Featuring a range of pre designed templates and drag and drop functionality, this is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to create engaging and informative content. The In Summary slide offers a concise overview of the template's key features, highlighting its compatibility with Google Slides and its enhanced capabilities to help users present their ideas in a clear and compelling way.

Presentation with short story - Cool new slides with malaysian-short-clawed-otter backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Malaysian Short Clawed Otter

Imagine walking through the lush rainforests of Malaysia's eastern coast, surrounded by the majestic and elusive Malaysian short clawed otter. Its sleek fur glistens in the sunlight as it stalks its prey with precision, setting the stage for this stunning PowerPoint template that embodies the wonders of Asia. The Wide Title is a masterpiece of design, featuring 4 high resolution images that showcase the beauty of Asian wildlife. The template's Widescreen format allows you to see the intricate details of these creatures up close, while the cinerea color palette provides a soothing background that evokes feelings of serenity and calmness. This template is a dream come true for anyone looking to enhance their presentation with a unique and captivating theme. Featuring a majestic predator as its focal point, this design is sure to grab your audience's attention and leave them in awe. Including a Background With lush rainforest foliage, the template Having a Theme of showcasing Asian wildlife will transport your viewers on an immersive journey. The three Step Funnel Layout slide will help you build a clear narrative arc for your presentation, progressing from introduction to conclusion with ease. As you navigate this template's Enhanced With features, such as animations and transitions that enhance the overall impact, you'll be able to craft a compelling story that engages your audience and leaves a lasting impression. This stunning PowerPoint template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to incorporate into any presentation or project. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, an educator, or simply someone who loves to create engaging content, this template will provide you with the perfect starting point for creating something truly special.

Presentation with short story - Cool new presentation theme with human face - portrait of young beautiful woman backdrop and a colored foreground

Portrait Young Beautiful Woman Short

Presentation theme with portrait of young beautiful woman with short dark hair

Presentation with short story - Amazing presentation theme having shorts - beautiful short hair cat lying backdrop and a lemonade colored foreground

Beautiful Short Hair Cat Lying

Presentation theme having beautiful short hair cat lying on the bed at home backdrop

Presentation with short story - Audience pleasing theme consisting of fast food chain - short thick sausages on wooden backdrop and a colored foreground

Short Thick Sausages Wooden Cutting

Theme consisting of short thick sausages on wooden cutting board backdrop

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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  • What is a PowerPoint template?

    • A well designed PowerPoint template is a file that can tell PowerPoint how to make your ordinary templates look extraordinary. They won’t change what your words or numbers say. But they might change their size, color, font and placement. And, overall, they can give your presentations a professionally-designed look that will give your content more credibility and give you more confidence.

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    • We have over 32,000 artist-created presentation templates in our PowerPlugs collection With a subscription, PowerPlugs templates are easy to download. Just sign in, find a template and click on the green Download button. ready for you to download. That alone offers you more variety to choose from than any of our competitors can offer. And, as if that weren’t enough, we also offer over 6 million templates in our Crystal collection. Crystal brand templates are our line of templates that have customization options. They have the word "CRYSTAL" on their web page images. You can customize several aspects of the templates. These templates include high-resolution background images from Shutterstock’s vast image collection matched up with artist-created presentation designs customized by our own proprietary AI software.

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  • Why should I choose your templates instead of the competition’s?

    • We’ve got a larger selection of professionally-designed PowerPoint templates than anyone else in the world.
    • Each template includes a high-resolution background image or video to visually inspire your audiences while reinforcing your message.
    • Each template includes 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.
    • Our templates are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. And our website lets you preview the slides each way.
    • Our free Template Finder™ plugin lets subscribers select and - with a single click - download and insert our templates into their presentations right from within PowerPoint.
    • We’ve been creating designer presentation templates for over 20 years. During that time we’ve won several awards and 5-star ratings for product quality. See About Us for more.

  • Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

    • Yes we do! We offer full 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase.

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    • Yes. After your subscription expires, you won't lose any rights or ability to use your PowerPlugs: Templates for PowerPoint. You won't be able to download any new non-watermarked templates. But the non-watermarked templates you've already downloaded will still work and you can still use them as before.

  • Can I share my downloaded templates or passwords with friends or coworkers?

    • Sorry but no. You are authorized to download each paid-for template to up to 3 of your personal devices and to use the templates you download in as many presentations as you want. But you are not authorized to share the templates, themselves, with others. That said, we do offer highly discounted site licenses to suit the needs of both small and large teams. Just tell us your needs and we’ll give you a quote!

  • System requirements:

    • The templates use the standard POTX format. So they are compatible with Google Slides and all PC, Mac and mobile devices running any version of PowerPoint from PowerPoint 2007 up through and including Office 365 desktop.
    • Please note: Google Slides does not currently support background videos. It treats them as still images.
    • For PowerPoint for the Web, first open your template into a desktop version of PowerPoint, then save it back out as a PPTX file. Then you can open that in PowerPoint for the Web.

  • How will I get my purchased templates?

    • You may download your selected templates as soon as your payment is received by PayPal. If you purchased an individual template, you will be provided with a download link both onscreen and via email. Just click on that link to begin the download process. If you purchased a subscription, you will receive an email containing a password to use along with your email address to sign in to any of the templates pages on CrystalGraphics.com. Once you are signed in, you can immediately start downloading your selected templates.

  • How do I use my templates after I download them?

    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.

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