MC1181280 – M365 Change Digest

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The Editor Pane in PowerPoint for the Web will be retired in January 2026; users should use built-in spell check or Copilot for writing support.

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Summary

The Editor Pane in PowerPoint for the Web, offering grammar and style suggestions, will be retired in January 2026. Built-in spell check remains, and users are encouraged to use Copilot for enhanced writing support. No admin action is required, but informing support teams is recommended.

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Introduction

To improve consistency and quality across Microsoft 365 writing experiences, Microsoft will retire the Editor Pane in PowerPoint for the Web. This pane, previously available as a preview feature, offered grammar and style suggestions. However, it no longer meets the standards for intelligent writing assistance and will be removed. Users can continue to rely on built-in spell check and Copilot in PowerPoint for enhanced writing support.

When this will happen:

The Editor Pane will be retired and removed from PowerPoint for the Web in January 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected: All users of PowerPoint for the Web who currently use the Editor Pane for writing suggestions.
What will happen:
- The Editor Pane will no longer be available after January 2026.
- Built-in spell check will remain available and active by default.
- Copilot in PowerPoint offers enhanced writing support, including context-aware suggestions and natural language prompts.
- No admin configuration changes are required.

What you can do to prepare:

No action is required.
Admins may wish to:
- Inform helpdesk and support teams of the retirement to avoid confusion.
- Update internal documentation if it references the Editor Pane.
- Encourage users to explore Copilot in PowerPoint for advanced writing assistance.

Compliance considerations:

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

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