1. Revised Slide Template
Lt Gen Al Peck
Commander

2. Layouts Included in Template
Next Several Slides show each background
Backgrounds/graphics available
AU Bldg 800
AU White
AU Dark
Subordinate Unit (Spaatz example)—Bldg 800
Subordinate Unit (Spaatz example)—White
AU Balanced Score Card

3. Changes New footer Spacing Adjusted Multiple Backgrounds included
Subordinate unit format
Spaatz Example enclosed
Bldg 800 Background

4. Standard Slides This slide is the standard background
No background and blue background are included as optional layouts
Title – Arial, Bold, 36 pt unless too long; no smaller than 32
Primary bullets – Arial, 28 pt
Secondary Level – Arial, 24 pt
Third Level – Arial, 20 pt should be the minimum size
Use upper and lower case as required for emphasis and readability
Bold text only for emphasis; do not use shadow
“Fade Smoothly” is the standard for slide transitions

5. Standard Slides, con’t Colors
Title – Dark Blue (Theme Color—Text 2)
Body – Black (Theme Color—Text 1)
Bullets and line spacing – use the default setting whenever possible
Bullets 100% of text
Insert spaces before and after dashes, slashes, and ellipsis unless you are writing an office symbol. For example, use “pilot / nav” and “AU/CC”
Most importantly
Be consistent within your presentation

6. Charts / Graphs Keep as simple as possible
Use the space available ... bigger charts are easier to read
Colors
The primary colors for graphs are orange, green, and dark blue; if additional colors are needed, ensure they do not detract from the message
Red normally indicates a problem area – avoid it unless it’s the message you wish to send
Borders, axis values, and gridlines should be black

7. Graph Standard
The graph should be created in a style to tell the story without explanation
All text still in Arial – including all parts of the graph
Include a legend and/or labels if not obvious
Data over time should go left to right
AF Standard=2.25
Widget Production against AF Standard
Basic Production Information

8. Red/Yellow/Green Standard
All text still in Arial
Round buttons with no shape outline
Include a legend to define what standard was applied to determine Red, Yellow, or Green
If simply informational – use blue
Widget Production
Widget Distribution
Widget Instillation
Widget Utilization
On Time
Up to 1 week late
More than 1 week late

9. Helpful Hints Dry run briefings on the equipment you will use
Ensures computers can handle your presentation
Colors may not project overhead as well as they do on your computer screen
Only use graphics if they enhance the message of the slide

10. Questions?
AU CCX Workflow