Glossary of Top 60 Presentation Software Applications 2025 

Learn the lingo! This glossary explains essential presentation-related terms and acronyms so you can make the most informed software decisions in 2025. 

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📘 Key Terms & Acronyms

• Slide Deck – A collection of slides used together in one presentation.
  
  

• Templates – Pre-designed slide layouts that help users maintain a consistent style.
  
  

• Transitions – Animations that occur between slides (e.g., fade, wipe, push).
  
  

• Animations – Movements applied to text or objects within a slide to emphasize content.
  
  

• Master Slide – A template slide that controls the appearance of multiple slides in a presentation.
  
  

• Export – The ability to save or convert the presentation into another format (PDF, MP4, PPTX).
  
  

• Cloud-Based – An application that runs entirely in the browser and saves data online.
  
  

• WYSIWYG – “What You See Is What You Get” — a user-friendly design interface.
  
  

• Multimedia Embedding – Adding videos, audio, or animations directly into slides.
  
  

• Pitch Deck – A short presentation used to summarize a business, product, or idea to investors.
  
  

• Aspect Ratio – The width-to-height ratio of slides (e.g., 16:9 widescreen).
  
  

• Timeline Animation – A feature that controls the timing and sequencing of animations.
  
  

• Slide Layout – The arrangement of elements (text, images, charts) on a slide.
  
  

• Infographics – Visual representations of data and information.
  
  

• Drag-and-Drop Interface – A design feature that allows users to easily move elements around on a slide.

Important Links to Related Pages

1.      Return to Explore the 32 Category Master List of Productivity Software Applications

2.      See our Side-by-Side Comparison of Presentation Software Applications

3.      Return to the Presentation Software Applications Category List

4.      Scan Through the List of Presentation Software Applications FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)