Agent Mode in Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint for the web

Message Center ID: MC1219792
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Plan for Change
Major Change New feature User impact
February 2026 March 2026
Web

Summary

Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for PowerPoint for the web enables conversational editing while preserving formatting and branding. It launches worldwide from mid-February to mid-March 2026 for licensed users, requires no admin action, and integrates enterprise data to enhance presentations.

Details

[Introduction]
Agent Mode in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a conversational way for users to edit presentations while maintaining existing formatting, structure, and branding. This enhancement enables users to guide Copilot to update slides, refine layouts, and iterate on content using enterprise data. This capability is available in PowerPoint for the web.

This message is associated with Roadmap IDs 548520 and 548646.

[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin mid-February 2026 and complete by mid-March 2026.

[How this will affect your organization:]

Who is affected:
Users in your organization who use the PowerPoint web application and have Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.

What will happen:

  • Users will gain access to Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for PowerPoint for the web.
  • Users can interact with Copilot Chat to edit and refine presentation content.
  • Formatting, structure, and branding will be preserved.
  • Users can use Enterprise assets to further enhance the presentation.
  • Agent mode is available to all eligible users by default; no action is needed by Admins.
  • Note: Agent Mode is part of Copilot Chat within PowerPoint for the web and is not a standalone feature.

[What you need to do to prepare:]
No action is required.

  • Communicate availability of Agent Mode to helpdesk staff and users.
  • Encourage users to explore the feature to improve presentation workflows.
  • Review and update internal documentation if you provide guidance on PowerPoint for the web or Copilot usage.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

No change history available

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