Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Reference an Excel file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Users can reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. The rollout starts mid-July 2025 and completes by late August 2025. No admin action is required.

Updated July 8, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel files.

A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.

This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint on the web.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July).

[How this will affect your organization:]

After this rollout, users can see Excel files when searching for files that Copilot can use to create a presentation. Select the Copilot icon from the PowerPoint ribbon, choose Create a presentation from [file], and search for Excel files by file name or paste the URL of your Excel file from Microsoft OneDrive or Microsoft SharePoint:

This feature will be available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Learn more: Create a new presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)