use-cases/generate-slide-decks.md Codex Docs, 2026-03-31 00:39 UTC → 2026-04-16 00:46 UTC

1# Generate slide decks | Codex use cases1# Generate slide decks | Codex use cases

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3Codex use cases

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9Codex use case

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11# Generate slide decks

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13Manipulate pptx files and use image generation to automate slide creation.

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15Difficulty **Easy**

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17Time horizon **30m**

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19Use Codex to update existing presentations or build new decks by editing slides directly through code, generating visuals, and applying repeatable layout rules slide by slide.

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21## Best for

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23 - Teams turning notes or structured inputs into repeatable slide decks

24 - Creating new visual presentations from scratch

25- Rebuilding or extending decks from screenshots, PDFs, or reference presentations

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27# Contents

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3[← All use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases)29[← All use cases](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases)

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5Use Codex to update existing presentations or build new decks by editing slides directly through code, generating visuals, and applying repeatable layout rules slide by slide.33Use Codex to update existing presentations or build new decks by editing slides directly through code, generating visuals, and applying repeatable layout rules slide by slide.

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7Easy35Easy

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28 Generate illustrations, cover art, diagrams, and slide visuals that match one reusable visual direction.56 Generate illustrations, cover art, diagrams, and slide visuals that match one reusable visual direction.

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58| Skill | Why use it |

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60| [Slides](https://github.com/openai/skills/tree/main/skills/.curated/slides) | Create and edit `.pptx` decks in JavaScript with PptxGenJS, bundled helpers, and render and validation scripts for overflow, overlap, and font checks. |

61| [ImageGen](https://github.com/openai/skills/tree/main/skills/.curated/imagegen) | Generate illustrations, cover art, diagrams, and slide visuals that match one reusable visual direction. |

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30## Starter prompt63## Starter prompt

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65Use $slides with $imagegen to edit this slide deck in the following way:

66 - If present, add logo.png in the bottom right corner on every slide

67- On slides X, Y and Z, move the text to the left and use image generation to generate an illustration (style: abstract, digital art) on the right

68- Preserve text as text and simple charts as native PowerPoint charts where practical.

69 - Add these slides: [describe new slides here]

70- Use the existing branding on new slides and new text (colors, fonts, layout, etc.)

71- Render the updated deck to slide images, review the output, and fix layout issues before delivery.

72- Run overflow and font-substitution checks before delivery, especially if the deck is dense.

73- Save reusable prompts or generation notes when you create a batch of related images.

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75 - A copy of the slide deck with the changes applied

76 - notes on which slides were generated, rewritten, or left unchanged

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32Use $slides with $imagegen to edit this slide deck in the following way:78Use $slides with $imagegen to edit this slide deck in the following way:

33 - If present, add logo.png in the bottom right corner on every slide79 - If present, add logo.png in the bottom right corner on every slide

34- On slides X, Y and Z, move the text to the left and use image generation to generate an illustration (style: abstract, digital art) on the right80- On slides X, Y and Z, move the text to the left and use image generation to generate an illustration (style: abstract, digital art) on the right

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127[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-2.webp)173[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-2.webp)

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129### Kick off coding tasks from Slack175### Coordinate new-hire onboarding

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131Mention `@Codex` in Slack to start a task tied to the right repo and environment, then...177Use Codex to gather approved new-hire context, stage tracker updates, draft team-by-team...

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133Integrations Workflow](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/slack-coding-tasks)[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-2.webp)179Integrations Data](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/new-hire-onboarding)[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-2.webp)

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135### Analyze datasets and ship reports181### Kick off coding tasks from Slack

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137Use Codex to clean data, join sources, explore hypotheses, model results, and package the...183Mention `@Codex` in Slack to start a task tied to the right repo and environment, then...

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139Data Analysis](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/datasets-and-reports)[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-2.webp)185Integrations Workflow](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/slack-coding-tasks)[![](/images/codex/codex-wallpaper-1.webp)

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141### Build responsive front-end designs187### Learn a new concept

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143Use Codex to translate screenshots and design briefs into code that matches the repo's...189Use Codex to study material such as research papers or courses, split the reading across...

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145Front-end Design](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/frontend-designs)191Knowledge Work Data](https://developers.openai.com/codex/use-cases/learn-a-new-concept)