Hebrew Presentations

Step 1: Set Up the Python Environment

Install python-pptx:

pip install python-pptx

Step 2: Configure RTL at the Presentation Level

Every Hebrew presentation must have RTL direction set at both the slide and text-frame levels. python-pptx does not natively expose RTL properties, so manipulate the XML directly:

def set_paragraph_rtl(paragraph):
    pPr = paragraph._p.get_or_add_pPr()
    pPr.set('algn', 'r')
    pPr.set('rtl', '1')

Step 3: Choose Hebrew Fonts

Always set the complex script font (a:cs) for Hebrew characters.

Step 4: Handle Bidirectional Text

Use separate runs for Hebrew and English text. Numbers render LTR automatically within RTL paragraphs.

Step 5: Israeli Business Conventions

Investor pitch deck structure: Cover, Problem, Solution, Market Size (TAM/SAM/SOM), Business Model, Traction, Team, Competition, Financials, Ask.

Formatting: NIS currency symbol, DD/MM/YYYY dates, comma thousands separators.

Example 1: Create a Hebrew Sales Pitch Deck

User says: "Build a 10-slide pitch deck in Hebrew for investors" Actions:

1. Set up RTL PowerPoint with Heebo/David fonts
2. Create slides: cover, problem, solution, market, product, traction, team, financials, ask, contact
3. Use NIS currency formatting, Israeli market data
4. Apply right-to-left bullet points and text alignment Result: Professional Hebrew pitch deck with Israeli context

Example 2: Generate Hebrew Training Presentation

User says: "Create a training presentation in Hebrew for new employees" Actions:

1. Create RTL presentation with company branding placeholder
2. Structure: welcome, company overview, team structure, policies, tools, Q&A
3. Add speaker notes in Hebrew for each slide
4. Include agenda slide with Hebrew section headers Result: Hebrew onboarding presentation with speaker notes

Scripts

• scripts/pptx_rtl_fixer.py -- Validates and fixes RTL alignment in PowerPoint files. Run: python scripts/pptx_rtl_fixer.py --help

References

• references/israeli-business-slides.md -- Israeli business presentation conventions including common slide structures, Hebrew typography for slides, and cultural norms. Consult when building business or investor presentations for Israeli audiences.

Error: "Bullet points appear on the wrong side"

Cause: PowerPoint defaults to LTR bullet alignment Solution: Set paragraph alignment to RIGHT and enable RTL paragraph direction. For python-pptx, set paragraph.alignment = PP_ALIGN.RIGHT.

Error: "Charts display Hebrew labels incorrectly"

Cause: Chart text frames default to LTR Solution: After creating chart data, iterate over all chart text frames and set their paragraph direction to RTL. Hebrew axis labels may need manual font assignment.