Summary
Details
Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.
This skill now supports both Anthropic model and GPT5.5 model.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Web
Platforms/Services
- PowerPoint for Web
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
What will happen:
- Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Web:
- The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
- This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
- Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No action is required.
- Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
- Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
- (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Change History
Updated May 27, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.
This skill requires Anthropic model. GPT5.5 support coming soon.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Web
Platforms/Services
- PowerPoint for Web
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
What will happen:
- Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Web:
- The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
- This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
- Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No action is required.
- Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
- Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
- (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.
This skill now supports both Anthropic model and GPT5.5 model.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Web
Platforms/Services
- PowerPoint for Web
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
What will happen:
- Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Web:
- The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
- This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
- Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No action is required.
- Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
- Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
- (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Web
Platforms/Services
- PowerPoint for Web
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
What will happen:
- Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Web:
- The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
- This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
- Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No action is required.
- Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
- Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
- (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Updated May 27, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[What and Why]
We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.
This skill requires Anthropic model. GPT5.5 support coming soon.
[Rollout Schedule]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Web
Platforms/Services
- PowerPoint for Web
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
What will happen:
- Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Web:
- The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
- This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
- Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No action is required.
- Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
- Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
- (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
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