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Pro offers a significantly larger library of templates, specifically designed for executive reporting:

| Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | One-click import from Smartsheet, Jira, Trello, or Excel | No manual re-typing of dates/tasks | | Custom branding (logos, colors, fonts) | Maintain corporate identity on every slide | | Auto-resizing & swimlanes | Handle 100+ tasks without breaking layout | | Real-time data sync | Link live project files — slides update automatically | | Export to MS Project | Bidirectional workflow support |