Category
stayInformed
Severity
normal
Major change
False
Last modified
2026-05-15 23:11:37
Summary source
Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
Action by (Graph)
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Action by (AI)
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Services
Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Tags
New feature, User impact
Master tags
User, Admin, Copilot License
Roadmap IDs
560537
One-line summary
Users with Copilot licenses can now create presentations using Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app, enabled by default with no admin action required.
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Details
RoadmapIds
560537
Summary
Starting mid-May 2026, PowerPoint for the web will let users with a Microsoft Copilot license create presentations directly using Copilot. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and is immediately available upon opening the app. No action is needed to prepare.
Platforms
Web
Body (from Message Center)
[Introduction]
We’re improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for the web by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560537.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Users on PowerPoint for the web
- Users who are assigned a Microsoft Copilot license
What will happen:
- Users will find a new option on the PowerPoint web app to create a presentation using Copilot.
- The experience is available immediately when the PowerPoint web app is opened.
- The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- Existing Microsoft 365 and Copilot policies are respected; no admin configuration changes are required.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- No action is required.
- Consider informing users about this new Copilot capability.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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