A slide title is a short, clear heading that tells attendees what to focus on while you speak. Give every slide a distinct title and phrase it from the audience’s point of view. section 16.4.3
Use this quick test when revising a title:
- Can an attendee tell the slide’s focus immediately? section 16.4.3
- Does it answer a likely audience question, such as “Why did we take this approach?” or “Was it worth it?” section 16.4.3
- Is it precise rather than duplicated on another slide? section 16.4.3
A useful pattern
Replace a generic repeated heading with a title that reflects the audience’s question—for example, “Why did we take this approach?”—then let the speaker provide the detail. section 16.4.3
