How to structure syntax in a PowerPoint template so that each selection is placed on its own slide
In some cases, there is a need for each reference multiple selection to appear on its own slide. For example, when exporting a group of biographies or department overviews, it may make sense for each to be placed on individual slides in the PowerPoint presentation.
The following syntax allows you to generate a new slide for each selection – similar to a page break.
{:this | recur:“FIELD_NAME”}
{FIELD_NAME.REFERENCED_FIELD_1}
{FIELD_NAME.REFERENCED_FIELD_2}
{FIELD_NAME.REFERENCED_FIELD_3}
In the following example, this syntax will generate a new slide for each team member.
We’ll extract the Headshot, Name, Title, and Biography for each of the team members.
When the template is exported from the Slides app, each team member will appear on an individual slide within the PowerPoint presentation.
Creating multiple versions of slides using reference multiples
Data can also be looped across more than one reference multiple field to create variations of selected data points. You can achieve this by building upon the above syntax. Simply add a semicolon and the name of the additional reference multiple field.
Using this example syntax produces three slides for each team member, with each slide containing a different company name and logo. A total of nine variations are produced in a single PowerPoint export.
Using images in Slides
When referencing an image, make sure your syntax is in its own individual text box. Otherwise, your slides will not export. Click here to learn more about referenced image syntax and sizing.
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