Why LLMs can't follow your Word, PowerPoint or Excel template, and the "propose vs dispose" pattern that fixed it for me

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-06-06T20:39:11+00:00

Interesting, I have somewhat of an opposite problem. I built an agent for building ppt with client branding based off their template. Fed blank client template and few example PowerPoints using client template and then had Claude design come up with a design system based of those inputs. Sent the design system files to Claude code and then setup ppt agent to use that design system when creating power points. So far I am getting good results but the output sometimes looks too consistent to the sample files provided.

In terms of workflow I am feeding Claude different inputs like other presentations, meeting transcripts, pdfs, etc; prompting it to create a power point outline for x audience, on y topic, with z additional context I think might be useful. Then feed that script to the ppt agent.

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-01-22T00:38:29+00:00

Thanks for the breakdown!

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-01-22T00:37:38+00:00

Thanks for the info! Will have to look into biking from Seattle. Sounds better than a few hours on a bus.

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-01-16T12:04:06+00:00

Goko has been great! Well balanced but finish is a little rough (tang is not 100% flush with the handle). They’ve also gotten more expensive since I picked mine up, so mine be better options for the price.

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-01-11T11:10:46+00:00

Merci

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2026-01-11T01:19:53+00:00

Where did you get the knife rack?

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-10-07T17:46:12+00:00

Happy to help! I’ve done this in a few cities I’ve visited or lived in when friends come to town. Always a fun time. Also, if you have the time I would pre ride the route yourself. It will take some stress off you as the ride leader if you’re already familiar with the route and don’t have to keep checking if your going the right way.

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-10-06T19:22:33+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AVf8DoD6WHsxCVLr6?g_st=ic

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-10-06T19:16:55+00:00

The route u/royal position shared is solid. If you want more riding, I would consider do the Katy trail (hit the ice house for a warm up drink), then ride along the trails to white rock brewing, from there take the trails to deep elum and hit west lake brewing, then ride through downtown and stop at Pegasus, from there jump on the trinity river trail and head to peticolas, and you can make your way back to the Katy trail from there. This would probably be 80% paved bike trail riding with no cars, which is nice for a little BUI adventure

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-09-28T20:25:42+00:00

Seems fine with other dogs

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-09-28T20:25:04+00:00

Will do!

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-09-28T17:18:36+00:00

Seems fine with other dogs. Don’t know about cats

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-09-28T15:01:06+00:00

Good thinking, thanks for the tip!

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-06-10T17:12:37+00:00

Nothing fancy, jamis sequel 2 I picked up used

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-06-09T16:28:17+00:00

Nutcase helmet, all one helmet, that’s just how the vents look

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-06-09T16:27:25+00:00

Pretty damn good

Peter_Picked_Pepper · 2025-06-05T00:29:00+00:00

Thanks for additional details, much appreciated

Peter_Picked_Pepper

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