Office Templates
Consistent use of branded templates ensures professional, recognizable documents across the organization. Follow these guidelines for PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets.
PowerPoint Presentations
Document Setup
Typography in Presentations
Color Usage in Slides
Primary background for section dividers, dark slides
Titles, accents, chart highlights, icons
Light backgrounds, content slide base
Accents only - charts, highlights. Never with white text!
Presentation Don'ts
- Don't center the logo - always left or right aligned
- Don't use more than 2 fonts per slide
- Don't use white text on Citrus backgrounds
- Don't add shadows or effects to the logo
- Don't use bullet points excessively - prefer visual layouts
- Don't use clip art or stock photos that don't match brand aesthetic
Word Documents
Document Setup
Cover Pages
Cover pages set the professional tone for reports and proposals. Use the geometric pattern as a subtle background element.
Cover Page Specifications
- Logo: Top-left, 0.75" from edges, minimum 100px width
- Title: Chronicle Display Semibold, 36-48pt, positioned center-left
- Subtitle: Montserrat Regular, 14-18pt, 12pt below title
- Pattern: Geometric pattern at 10-15% opacity, positioned right side
- Date/Version: Montserrat Regular, 10pt, bottom-left corner
Typography Hierarchy
| Element | Font | Size | Weight | Color | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Chronicle Display | 28pt | Semibold | Marine | 36pt after |
| Heading 1 | Chronicle Display | 24pt | Roman | Marine | 24pt before, 12pt after |
| Heading 2 | Montserrat | 18pt | SemiBold | Navy | 18pt before, 8pt after |
| Heading 3 | Montserrat | 14pt | SemiBold | Navy | 14pt before, 6pt after |
| Heading 4 | Montserrat | 12pt | Bold | Navy | 12pt before, 4pt after |
| Body | Montserrat | 11pt | Regular | Navy | 8pt after, 1.15 line |
| Caption | Montserrat | 9pt | Regular | Gray | 4pt after |
| Footnote | Montserrat | 8pt | Regular | Gray | Single line spacing |
Lists & Numbering
Bullet Points
Level 1: Marine filled circle, 0.25" indent
Level 2: Green hollow circle, 0.5" indent
Level 3: Navy filled square, 0.75" indent
Legal/Technical Numbering
Level 1: 1. 2. 3. (Bold, Navy)
Level 2: 1.1, 1.2 (SemiBold)
Level 3: 1.1.1, 1.1.2 (Regular)
Level 4: (a), (b), (c) (Regular)
Level 5: (i), (ii), (iii) (Regular)
Table Formatting
Standard Table
| Column Header | Column Header | Column Header | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row content | Row content | Row content | 1,234 |
| Row content | Row content | Row content | 5,678 |
| Row content | Row content | Row content | 9,012 |
| Total | 15,924 | ||
Header Row
- Background: Navy (#17232D)
- Text: White, Montserrat Bold 10pt
- Padding: 8pt vertical, 12pt horizontal
- Alignment: Left (text), Right (numbers)
Body Rows
- Odd rows: White background
- Even rows: Pale Blue (#E5EEEF)
- Text: Navy, Montserrat Regular 10pt
- Padding: 6pt vertical, 12pt horizontal
Borders
- Outer: 1pt Marine (#075156)
- Inner horizontal: 0.5pt Pale Blue
- Inner vertical: None (cleaner look)
- Header bottom: 2pt Marine
Footer Row
- Background: Pale Blue at 50%
- Text: Navy, Montserrat Bold 10pt
- Top border: 1pt Marine
- Use for totals and summaries
Callouts & Block Quotes
"Pull quotes should use Chronicle Display and stand out from body text to highlight key insights."
— Source Attribution
Pull Quote
Chronicle Display Italic, 14pt, Marine. 4pt Marine bar on left. 24pt left margin, 16pt vertical padding.
Note: Important information that needs attention but isn't critical.
Information Callout
Pale Blue background, Marine left border (4pt), Montserrat 10pt. 12pt padding all sides.
Warning: Critical information requiring immediate attention.
Warning Callout
Citrus background at 20%, Green left border (4pt), Montserrat 10pt. Use sparingly.
Table of Contents
Contents
TOC Formatting
- Title: Chronicle Display 18pt, Marine
- Level 1: Montserrat SemiBold 11pt, Navy
- Level 2: Montserrat Regular 11pt, Navy, 0.25" indent
- Level 3: Montserrat Regular 10pt, Navy, 0.5" indent
- Dots: Spaced dots, Navy at 40% opacity
- Page numbers: Right-aligned, Montserrat Regular
Document Types
Reports & Proposals
- Navy or Pale Blue cover page with pattern
- Table of contents with dot leaders
- Executive summary with larger leading
- Hierarchical numbering (1, 1.1, 1.1.1)
- Professional tables with alternating rows
- Page numbers: "Page X of Y"
Letters & Memos
- Letterhead with pattern watermark
- Logo top-left, contact top-right
- Date aligned with contact block
- Body in Montserrat 11pt, justified
- Signature block with name in bold
- Pattern watermark at 10% opacity
Technical Documents
- White cover for minimal look
- Extensive use of numbered headings
- Code blocks in JetBrains Mono
- Tables for specifications
- Footnotes for references
- Version history table
Contracts & Legal
- Formal Navy cover
- Legal numbering throughout
- Defined terms in bold on first use
- Margin notes for clause references
- Signature blocks with witness lines
- Confidentiality footer on all pages
Excel Spreadsheets
Formatting Standards
Table Styling
| Column A | Column B | Column C | Column D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data 1 | Data 2 | Data 3 | Data 4 |
| Data 5 | Data 6 | Data 7 | Data 8 |
| Data 9 | Data 10 | Data 11 | Data 12 |
Chart Color Palette
Use these colors in order for data series in charts:
Download Templates
Contact brand@alterspective.com.au for official branded templates including:
- PowerPoint template (.potx)
- Word document template (.dotx)
- Excel template (.xltx)
- Letterhead template
- Email signature generator