PowerPoint for Windows desktop: "Review this presentation" skill in Copilot

The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides and offers suggestions to improve structure, clarity, and storytelling without making automatic changes. No admin setup is needed; users with Copilot access can use it by default.

[Introduction]

The Review this presentation skill is rolling out as part of Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows desktop. In Copilot, a "skill" is a user‑initiated action that performs a specific task on existing content. This capability reviews existing slides and provides detailed recommendations to improve structure, clarity, and storytelling, helping users refine presentations more efficiently.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Available now

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

Users with access to PowerPoint Copilot on Windows desktop.

What will happen:

• The Review this presentation option becomes available within PowerPoint Copilot.

Screenshot: Copilot in PowerPoint with the Review this presentation skill selected:

• Copilot will analyze the current presentation and generate suggestions to improve narrative flow, organization, and slide clarity.
• Suggestions are provided for review only; no changes are applied automatically.
• The feature is available by default for eligible users and respects existing Copilot access controls.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• No admin configuration is required.
• Optionally, you might notify users with access to PowerPoint Copilot about the new Review this presentation option.

Learn more: Edit with Copilot in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support (will be updated soon)

[Compliance considerations:]

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