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(Updated) PowerPoint for Mac: 'Prepare for Questions' skill in Copilot

  • User
  • Admin
  • Copilot License

Summary AI-generated

Copilot in PowerPoint for Mac adds the 'Prepare for Questions' skill, using Anthropic and GPT5.5 models, to help users anticipate and answer audience questions when presenting.

Suggested actions AI-generated

  • Inform your users about this new capability
  • Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings
  • Update internal documentation or training materials as needed

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Original post from Microsoft

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 Mac 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 Mac

Platforms/Services

  • PowerPoint for Mac
  • Microsoft Copilot

What will happen:

  • Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Mac: 

    user settings

  • 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.

Learn more: Anthropic as a subprocessor for Microsoft Online Services | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Additional details from Microsoft

Summary
PowerPoint for Mac's Copilot introduces the "Prepare for Questions" skill, helping users anticipate audience questions and improve presentations. It supports Anthropic and GPT5.5 models, rolls out worldwide in late May 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no user action. Admins cannot disable individual skills.