Slaidid

In Estonian, slaidid refers to the slides used in presentations. A slide deck is a collection of slides arranged in a sequence to convey information, typically created with software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote, or LibreOffice Impress. Slaide are used in education, business, and public speaking to support spoken delivery with text, images, charts, and multimedia elements.

The word slaidid is a loanword from English slide, adapted into Estonian with the plural suffix -id. The singular form is slaid, and the plural is slaidid.

Digital formats commonly used for slaidid include PPTX and PPT (Microsoft PowerPoint), ODP (OpenDocument Presentation), and PDF when exporting a fixed view. Slide decks may also be exported as image sequences or videos. Presentations often use aspect ratios such as 4:3 or 16:9 and may include animations and transitions to control the pacing of content.

Content on slaidid is typically organized with a clear hierarchy: a title slide, followed by content slides that present information in concise blocks, supported by graphics, charts, and captions. Good practice emphasizes legibility, consistent typography, appropriate contrast, and the use of speaker notes to guide delivery.

Historically, the term reflects a shift from physical transparency slides and overhead projectors to digital slide decks, enabling easier editing, sharing, and collaboration. Today, slaidid are a standard tool for conveying information in many professional and educational settings.