How to Choose a LinkedIn Carousel Template (by Goal)
Which carousel format fits your post? Match the eight core layouts to your goal - teaching, storytelling, comparison, proof - then grab the ready-made version.
Pick the format by what the post needs to do: use the list to teach steps, the framework to explain a model, the story to build connection, the teardown or comparison to persuade, the checklist to be saved, the myth-buster to challenge a belief, and the stat pack to open with proof. Once you know the format, the ready-to-edit versions live on the templates page.
The hard part isn't finding a carousel template - it's picking the right one for what you're trying to say. This guide matches each of the eight core layouts to the job it does best, so you choose by goal instead of guessing. When you've decided, the ready-to-edit versions are one click away on the templates page.
The eight layouts
- →The list: cover promise → one item per slide → recap → CTA.
- →The framework: name the model → one step per slide → example → CTA.
- →The story: the setup → the turn → what you learned → the lesson for the reader.
- →The teardown: the example → 3-4 things it does well → how to apply it.
- →The comparison: option A vs option B, slide by slide, then your pick.
- →The checklist: everything to do before X, one check per slide.
- →The myth-buster: the belief → why it's wrong → what to do instead.
- →The stat pack: a surprising number → context → what it means for you.
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In Reathy, each template is just a few lines of text: a title per slide and a bullet or two. Pick a theme, and the layout is designed for you. Start free - five slides per carousel and 20 exports a month.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good structure for a LinkedIn carousel?
A cover that names the payoff, one point per slide with plenty of white space, a short recap, and a final slide with a clear call to action (follow, comment or save). The list and framework templates both follow this shape.
How long should a carousel template be?
6-9 slides works for most templates - enough room to develop one idea without losing people mid-swipe.
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