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

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MC1309735
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Rollout
May 2026

Summary

The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides to suggest improvements in structure, clarity, and storytelling without making automatic changes. No admin setup is needed, and availability depends on existing Copilot and Anthropic model access.

Details

Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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.

This skill now supports both Anthropic model and GPT5.5 model.

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

Change History

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June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows analyzes slides and offers improvement suggestions for structure, clarity, and storytelling. It uses the Anthropic model, is available now by default to eligible users, requires no admin setup, and respects existing Copilot access controls.
New
The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides to suggest improvements in structure, clarity, and storytelling without making automatic changes. No admin setup is needed, and availability depends on existing Copilot and Anthropic model access.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-05-27T16:54:13.457Z
New
2026-06-04T16:47:59.517Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated May 26, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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.

This skill requires Anthropic model. GPT5.5 support coming soon.

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

New

Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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.

This skill now supports both Anthropic model and GPT5.5 model.

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides and offers improvement suggestions for structure, clarity, and storytelling without applying changes automatically. No admin setup is needed, and availability respects existing Copilot access controls.
New
The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows analyzes slides and offers improvement suggestions for structure, clarity, and storytelling. It uses the Anthropic model, is available now by default to eligible users, requires no admin setup, and respects existing Copilot access controls.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-05-20T16:30:15.650Z
New
2026-05-27T16:54:13.457Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

New

Updated May 26, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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.

This skill requires Anthropic model. GPT5.5 support coming soon.

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

May 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
PowerPoint for Windows desktop: "Review this presentation" skill in Copilot
New
(Updated) PowerPoint for Windows desktop: "Review this presentation" skill in Copilot
Summary
Previous
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.
New
The "Review this presentation" skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides and offers improvement suggestions for structure, clarity, and storytelling without applying changes automatically. No admin setup is needed, and availability respects existing Copilot access controls.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-05-13T23:01:00.440Z
New
2026-05-20T16:30:15.650Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact
Body Content
Previous

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.

New

Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

[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:

    user settings

  • 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.
  • IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills. However, skills that depend on the Anthropic model adhere to existing admin configurations—if the Anthropic model is disabled for a tenant by the IT admins, those associated skills will not be available to users in that tenant.

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.

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