TypeSlide

Getting Started

Your First Steps with TypeSlide.

Welcome to TypeSlide! Get ready to revolutionize your presentation workflow. This guide will walk you through the absolute essentials, from logging in to creating your very first Markdown-powered presentation. Let’s get you building smarter, faster.

1. Account Access & Login

Before you can unleash the power of TypeSlide, you’ll need to log in.

  • If you have an existing account: Navigate to the TypeSlide Login Page and enter your credentials.
  • If you’re new to TypeSlide: You can create a free TypeSlide | Core account here. It’s quick, easy, and gets you immediate access to our core features.

Once logged in, you’ll land on your personal dashboard, ready to create.

2. Creating Your First Presentation

Getting started with a new presentation is intuitive and lightning-fast.

  1. From Your Dashboard: Look for the “New Presentation” button. Click it to open a blank editor.
  2. Name Your Presentation: Give your project a clear, descriptive title. You can always change this later.

3. Your First Slide: # for All Slides, ##### for Centered Title Layout.

In TypeSlide, every new slide starts with a single hash mark (#). However, you can apply special formatting, like a centered “Title Slide” layout, using ##### on the second line of a slide.

  • To create your initial Title Slide (centered layout):

    1. Start a new line with a single hash mark (#) for the slide title.
    2. On the second line of that slide, type #####. This will tell TypeSlide to center all content on this particular slide, making it function as your presentation’s main title slide.

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# My Awesome Presentation Title
#####
Your Name / Company
Date

 

  • As soon as you type this, you’ll see this content appear as your centered title slide in the real-time preview.

  • To add subsequent New Slides (standard layout): Whenever you want a new standard slide, simply start a new line with a single hash mark (#) followed by your slide’s title.

 

# My Awesome Presentation Title
#####
Your Name / Company
Date

 

# Introduction to TypeSlide

 

This will create a new slide with TypeSlide’s default, uncentered layout.

 

4. Adding Content to Your Slides

Below your slide title (#), you can start adding your presentation content using standard Markdown.

  • Headings within a slide: Use ## for a main heading or ### for a sub-heading within your current slide. Remember, ## is also used for new blocks and ### for new columns (we’ll cover these in detail in the Core Concepts section).

  • Paragraphs: Just type your text.

  • Lists: Use * or - for bullet points, or 1. for numbered lists.

    # My Awesome Slide

     

     

    ## Key Points
    * Point One
    * Point Two

     

    This is some supporting text for my slide.

     

    5. Using the Real-Time Preview

    One of TypeSlide’s most powerful features is its instant feedback loop.

    • See It Live: As you type your Markdown, the preview pane in the bottom-left of your screen immediately updates to show you how your content will look as a presentation slide.
    • Iterate Quickly: This allows you to rapidly experiment with formatting and structure, ensuring your content appears exactly as you intend without constant switching between edit and view modes. 

        6. Next Steps