python-pptx-cheatsheet.md

Python-PPTX Anti-Hallucination & Syntax Guide

CRITICAL INSTRUCTION FOR CLAUDE: You MUST follow the exact syntax below. python-pptx does NOT support direct attribute assignment for many properties. Hallucinating methods will cause execution failure.

1. Setup & Constants

from pptx import Presentation
from pptx.util import Inches, Pt
from pptx.dml.color import RGBColor
from pptx.enum.shapes import MSO_SHAPE
from pptx.enum.text import PP_ALIGN

# Use 16:9 template from assets
prs = Presentation('assets/base-template.pptx')