# This or That Template: How to Make Slides, Printables, Cards and Signs Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/this-or-that-template Updated: 2026-11-11 Build one layout with two option boxes and an "or", then swap the words. Steps for Google Slides and PowerPoint are below. ## Quick facts - Every page on this site has a "Print or save as PDF" button. The print layout hides menus and the random picker and sets the questions in two columns. - A this or that slide template uses a 16:9 slide (1920x1080 pixels) with one option on the left half, one on the right and "or" in the middle. - One slide per pair is the standard layout. A 20-pair slide show runs about 10 minutes at 30 seconds per slide. - A US Letter sheet cut into quarters makes 4 cards of 4.25x5.5 inches, large enough to read across a table. - This site does not offer downloadable slide decks or template files. It gives the pairs, the layouts and the steps to build your own in about 15 minutes. ## How to make a this or that slide template in Google Slides 1. Open a blank presentation in Google Slides. It uses 16:9 by default. 2. Go to Slide, then Edit theme, and pick a blank layout. Add two large rectangles, one per half, so every new slide gets them. 3. Add a text placeholder inside each rectangle and a circle in the middle with "or" in it. 4. Close the theme editor. Add a new slide with that layout and type your first pair. 5. Press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on a Mac) to duplicate the slide, then change the words for the next pair. 6. Present full screen, or use File, then Download, to save the deck as a PDF or a PowerPoint file. ## How to make a this or that PowerPoint template PowerPoint lets you save your layout as a real template file, so every new this or that PPT starts with the same design. 1. Open PowerPoint and check Design, then Slide Size. Choose Widescreen (16:9). 2. Open View, then Slide Master. Add two option boxes, an "or" circle and a title placeholder to one layout. 3. Close the master view and add slides with that layout. Type one pair per slide. 4. For clickable this or that buttons, draw a shape over each option. Use Insert, then Link, and point it to a slide that reveals the class vote or a fun fact. 5. Save the file with File, then Save As, and choose PowerPoint Template (.potx) to reuse the layout. 6. Export a PDF copy with File, then Export, for anyone who does not have PowerPoint. ## This or that printable: save any list as a free PDF Every list on this site works as a this or that printable free of charge. Your browser does the work, so there is no file to download and nothing to pay. 1. Open the list you want, such as the kids, work or food page. 2. Click the "Print or save as PDF" button in the "On this page" box, or press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on a Mac). 3. To print on paper, pick your printer. To get a this or that printable PDF free, choose Save as PDF as the destination. 4. Turn off headers and footers in the print settings for a cleaner page. 5. Print one copy for the host, or one per player so people can circle their picks. ## How to make this or that cards Cards let players draw a random question from a pile. They work at dinner tables, in a classroom center, and in a car on a road trip. - Quarter-sheet cards: split a letter page into 4 boxes of 4.25x5.5 inches, one pair per box, and cut along the lines. - Index cards: write one pair per 3x5 card by hand. A pack of 100 cards covers a whole school year of morning questions. - Business-card size: set up a 3.5x2 inch page in Canva or Word and print on card stock for a deck that fits a pocket. - Print on card stock (65 lb or heavier) so the text does not show through the back. - Color-code the decks by topic, such as blue for food and green for animals, so players can pick a category. ## This or that sign, chart and board ideas - This or that sign: print one pair in 100-point text on a letter page and put it in a frame by the tip jar, the classroom door or the office coffee machine. - This or that chart: draw two columns on a poster, one per option. Players add a sticky dot or a tally mark to vote. - Question of the day board: put the pair at the top of a bulletin board. Students clip a clothespin with their name onto one side. - Magnetic whiteboard: write the pair across the top and give each person a magnet with their name to move. - Swap the pair every morning and write yesterday's winner in the corner. People check the board to see results. ## This or that button and sticker ideas - Pin-back buttons: design a 2.25-inch circle with one option per button, such as "Team Pancakes" and "Team Waffles". Guests wear their pick at a party. - This or that sticker sheets: print each option on round labels. Hand players a sheet and have them stick their picks on a shared chart. - Digital stickers: on an Instagram story, the poll sticker adds two tappable answer buttons. The Instagram page linked below has the steps. - Slide buttons: in PowerPoint or Google Slides, link a shape to another slide so clicking an option reveals the result. ## This or that presentation examples These this or that presentation examples show how teachers and team leads set up a deck. Each one uses one pair per slide. - Morning meeting slide show: 5 pairs from the classroom list below, one slide each, with a timer in the corner. Runs about 3 minutes. - Team kickoff presentation: a title slide, 8 work-safe pairs, and a closing slide with the most split vote. Runs about 5 minutes on a video call. - Party this or that slideshow: 20 pairs on a TV, each with a photo for each option. Guests move to the left or right side of the room. - Get-to-know-you deck for a new class: 10 pairs, then a slide that asks each student to explain one pick. - Holiday edition: swap the slide colors and pull 15 pairs from a seasonal list on this site. ## Pairs for a classroom slide show 1. Pencil pouch or Pencil box? 2. Farm field trip or Science museum trip? 3. Dodgeball or Kickball? 4. Library day or Art day? 5. Science fair or Talent show? 6. Mechanical pencil or Wooden pencil? 7. Show and tell or Story time? 8. Class hamster or Class fish? 9. Gym class or Music class? 10. Glue stick or Liquid glue? 11. Chapter book or Graphic novel? 12. Recorder or Xylophone? 13. Spelling test or Math quiz? 14. Class photo day or Pajama day? 15. Book fair or Field day? 16. Clicky pen or Cap pen? 17. Bean bag chair or Wobble stool? ## Pairs for printable cards 1. Baking cookies or Building a fort? 2. Pillow fight or Water balloon fight? 3. Sandcastle or Snowman? 4. Treasure hunt or Scavenger hunt? 5. Cartwheel or Somersault? 6. Juggling or Unicycle? 7. Magic tricks or Card tricks? 8. Bubble wrap or Packing peanuts? 9. Freeze tag or Red light, green light? 10. Rock collection or Shell collection? 11. Postcard or Letter? 12. Garage sale or Car wash fundraiser? 13. Paper airplane or Paper fortune teller? 14. Top bunk or Bottom bunk? 15. Cardboard box fort or Blanket fort? 16. Rubber duck or Bath boat? ## Pairs for an office sign or board 1. Desk drawer snacks or Break room snacks? 2. Shared calendar or Paper planner? 3. Hot desk or Assigned desk? 4. Walking meeting or Coffee meeting? 5. Name tag or Lanyard? 6. Fridge snacks or Candy bowl? 7. Spreadsheet or Slide deck? 8. Headset or Earbuds? 9. Pen and paper or Tablet? 10. Lunch at your desk or Lunch outside? 11. Swivel chair or Ball chair? 12. Out-of-office reply or Check email on vacation? 13. Morning stand-up or Weekly recap? ## Weekend and outdoor pairs 1. Paper lanterns or String lights? 2. Gas station snacks or Diner stop? 3. Mountain lake or Ocean cove? 4. Fireflies or Stargazing? 5. Canoe or Rowboat? 6. Ski lodge or Beach resort? 7. Picnic blanket or Camping chair? 8. Hot tub or Cold plunge? 9. County fair or Street fair? 10. Corn maze or Hayride? 11. Snow globe or Music box? 12. Train ride or Ferry ride? 13. Sidewalk chalk or Bubble wands? 14. Bike bell or Bike basket? 15. Tree climbing or Rock skipping? 16. Jigsaw puzzle or Crossword? 17. Pancake art or Latte art? 18. Brass band or String quartet? 19. Garden gnome or Pink flamingo? ## Tips for a this or that game template - Use at least 60-point text on slides. People in the back row should read the options without squinting. - Keep the same colors on every slide: one color for the left option and one for the right. Players learn "blue means left" fast. - Put one pair per slide. Two pairs on a slide split attention and slow the vote. - Leave the last slide blank with "Your turn" so a student or teammate can suggest the next pair. - Test the deck on the real screen before the meeting. Projectors often wash out light colors. - Save master copies of your this or that templates and duplicate one for each event, so the originals stay clean. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a this or that template? A this or that template is a reusable layout with two option boxes, an "or" between them, and room for a question. You build it once and swap the words for each pair. It also covers cards, signs and stickers. ### Where can I get a this or that template free? Build your own in Google Slides or PowerPoint in about 15 minutes with the steps on this page. Both tools are free to start. This site does not host template files, but every page prints or saves as a PDF with the "Print or save as PDF" button. ### Is there a this or that questions PDF? Yes, you can make one from any page. Click "Print or save as PDF" or press Ctrl+P, then choose Save as PDF as the destination. The print layout lists the questions in two columns and drops the menus. ### How do I make this or that slides? Use one 16:9 slide per pair with two option boxes and "or" in the middle. Set up the layout once in Google Slides with Edit theme or in PowerPoint with Slide Master, then duplicate the slide for each new pair. ### What should a this or that slide show include? A this or that slide show needs a title slide, one slide per pair, and a closing slide. Use 10 to 20 pairs, large text and the same two colors on every slide. Add a 10-second timer if the group is large. ### Is there a this or that powerpoint template to download? Not from this site. Make your own this or that ppt with Slide Master, then save it as a PowerPoint Template (.potx) file. That file opens as a fresh copy every time, so your original layout stays clean. ### How do I make this or that questions printable for a class? Open a list on this site, click "Print or save as PDF", and print one copy per student. Students circle their pick for each pair. For a this or that free printable with fewer pairs, copy 10 pairs into a document and print that. ### What paper should I use for this or that cards? Use card stock of 65 lb or heavier so the cards hold up and the text does not show through. Cut a letter sheet into quarters for 4.25x5.5 inch cards, or use 3x5 index cards and write the pairs by hand. ### How do I make a this or that board for my classroom? Write the pair at the top of a bulletin board and split the space below into two columns. Students clip a clothespin with their name onto their pick. Change the pair each morning and post the winner.