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Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation—streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early September 2025 (previously mid-August) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
[How this affects your organization:]
With this update, users can prompt Copilot to generate new content or reference a file to add topic-specific slides. The generated slides will automatically align with the design and formatting of the current presentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring a cohesive experience.
This feature is on by default.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot functionality.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No admin action is required prior to rollout. However, you may want to:
- Inform your users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation to reflect this enhancement.
- Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license to access Copilot features.
[Compliance considerations:]
- Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Maybe - Copilot may reference existing content to generate new slides.
- Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities? Yes - Introduces new generative AI capabilities in PowerPoint.
- Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes - Users can prompt Copilot to generate new content within presentations.
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Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation—streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-August 2025 (previously late July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
[How this affects your organization:]
With this update, users can prompt Copilot to generate new content or reference a file to add topic-specific slides. The generated slides will automatically align with the design and formatting of the current presentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring a cohesive experience.
This feature is on by default.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot functionality.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No admin action is required prior to rollout. However, you may want to:
- Inform your users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation to reflect this enhancement.
- Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license to access Copilot features.
[Compliance considerations:]
- Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Maybe - Copilot may reference existing content to generate new slides.
- Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities? Yes - Introduces new generative AI capabilities in PowerPoint.
- Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes - Users can prompt Copilot to generate new content within presentations.
Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation—streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early September 2025 (previously mid-August) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
[How this affects your organization:]
With this update, users can prompt Copilot to generate new content or reference a file to add topic-specific slides. The generated slides will automatically align with the design and formatting of the current presentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring a cohesive experience.
This feature is on by default.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot functionality.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No admin action is required prior to rollout. However, you may want to:
- Inform your users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation to reflect this enhancement.
- Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license to access Copilot features.
[Compliance considerations:]
- Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Maybe - Copilot may reference existing content to generate new slides.
- Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities? Yes - Introduces new generative AI capabilities in PowerPoint.
- Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes - Users can prompt Copilot to generate new content within presentations.
Updated July 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation—streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late July 2025 (previously early July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
[How this affects your organization:]
With this update, users can prompt Copilot to generate new content or reference a file to add topic-specific slides. The generated slides will automatically align with the design and formatting of the current presentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring a cohesive experience.
This feature is on by default.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot functionality.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No admin action is required prior to rollout. However, you may want to:
- Inform your users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation to reflect this enhancement.
- Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license to access Copilot features.
[Compliance considerations:]
- Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Maybe - Copilot may reference existing content to generate new slides.
- Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities? Yes - Introduces new generative AI capabilities in PowerPoint.
- Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes - Users can prompt Copilot to generate new content within presentations.
Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation—streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-August 2025 (previously late July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
[How this affects your organization:]
With this update, users can prompt Copilot to generate new content or reference a file to add topic-specific slides. The generated slides will automatically align with the design and formatting of the current presentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring a cohesive experience.
This feature is on by default.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot functionality.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No admin action is required prior to rollout. However, you may want to:
- Inform your users about this new capability.
- Update internal training materials or documentation to reflect this enhancement.
- Ensure users have the appropriate Microsoft 365 license to access Copilot features.
[Compliance considerations:]
- Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? Maybe - Copilot may reference existing content to generate new slides.
- Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities? Yes - Introduces new generative AI capabilities in PowerPoint.
- Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? Yes - Users can prompt Copilot to generate new content within presentations.
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