{"id":11473,"date":"2023-03-29T10:25:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T08:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.presentationload.com\/?p=11473"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:24:15","slug":"white-space-on-ppt-slides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/white-space-on-ppt-slides\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Make Sure to have White Space on Your Slides: 5 Advantages!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You have probably experienced it before: You are watching a presentation and the <strong>slides are full of content.<\/strong> So full, that your <strong>attention fades<\/strong> with every minute and you can\u2019t help but wish that the presentation is over soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out in this article, why you should always ensure that your <strong>slides contain enough white space <\/strong>and what the <strong>advantages of white space<\/strong> are!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_d25c43-9f .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_d25c43-9f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_d25c43-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is white space?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1: Easier to read<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <strong>text on your slides stands out<\/strong> from the background, it is <strong>easier for your audience to read the text.<\/strong> White space therefore relieves the viewers\u2019 eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tip, to ensure that your text stands out from the background on your slides, is choosing a dark background. You can find out more on this in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/powerpoint-backgrounds-how-to\/\">\u201cPowerPoint Backgrounds\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_9abaa1-d9 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_9abaa1-d9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_9abaa1-d9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europcar-klein-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"White Space reference\" class=\"wp-image-11477\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europcar-klein-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europcar-klein-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europcar-klein-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europcar-klein.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can find more references with white space here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/\">https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_00ecfa-2f .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_00ecfa-2f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_00ecfa-2f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2: Better structure of contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White space helps our brain separate contents<\/strong> from each other. Thus, white space creates a <strong>better design hierarchy<\/strong>, and it becomes easier to group different content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3: Focus on the key message<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a better structure of contents, you can also <strong>control the focus of your audience<\/strong> better. Using white space allows you to <strong>focus on important elements such as headings and key messages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more on how to control your audience\u2019s attention with the right key message in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/presentations-key-messages\/\">\u201cKey Messages in Presentations\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_e1607f-6e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_e1607f-6e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_e1607f-6e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deloitte-klein-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"Reference PowerPoint White Space Slide\" class=\"wp-image-11479\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deloitte-klein-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deloitte-klein-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deloitte-klein-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Deloitte-klein.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can find more references with white space here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/\">https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/our-projects\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_3b79e8-e2 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_3b79e8-e2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_3b79e8-e2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4: Higher attention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably know from experience, PowerPoint slides with <strong>too much text and too many visual elements often seem too overloaded. <\/strong>Overcrowded slides, however, quickly overwhelm your audience and they lose focus. Including a <strong>sufficient amount of white space, therefore, ensures that your audience\u2019s attention is higher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find further tips on how to control your audience\u2019s attention in our blog article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www-presentationload-de.translate.goog\/blog\/aufmerksamkeit-steuern\/?_x_tr_sl=de&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=sc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201c9 useful tips for getting attention right from the start\u201d.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5: Professional Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage to get the <strong>right balance between the different elements on your slides<\/strong>, your presentation seems more harmonious. White space makes your presentation looks professional.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_5ffd17-f4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_5ffd17-f4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_5ffd17-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: White space for more professionality on your slides!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>White space allows you to not only <strong>visually highlight your topics<\/strong>, but at the same time <strong>ensures that your audience doesn&#8217;t digress<\/strong> and remembers your presentation even after you&#8217;ve finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any questions regarding white space or PowerPoint in general? Feel free to contact us via email at <a href=\"mailto:info@presentationload.com\">info@presentationload.com<\/a>. We will be happy to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for visually supportive and professionally designed slide templates? Feel free to take a look around our store. Here we have numerous slides prepared for you to download on a wide variety of (business) topics. Take a look today! \u25ba<a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/\">To the store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further articles, that might also interest you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/10-secrets-for-a-perfect-ppt\/\">Revealed: the 12 secrets for a perfect PowerPoint presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-presentationload-de.translate.goog\/blog\/aufmerksamkeit-steuern\/?_x_tr_sl=de&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=sc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control your audience\u2019s attention: 9 useful tips for getting attention right from the start!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/presentations-key-messages\/\">Key message in presentations: How to leave a lasting impression!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationload.com\/blog\/powerpoint-backgrounds-how-to\/\">PowerPoint backgrounds: How to make your presentations pop <\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have probably experienced it before: You are watching a presentation and the slides are full of content. 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