MC1462473 – M365 Change Digest

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PowerPoint Live in Teams adds a light mode for presenters, allowing choice of light, dark, classic, or high contrast display for greater flexibility and accessibility.

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RoadmapIds

567469

Summary

PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams will add a light mode option alongside dark, classic, and high contrast modes for presenters starting September 2026. This update enhances flexibility, accessibility, and personalization without affecting presentation content or attendee views. No admin action is needed.

Platforms

Desktop, Mac, Web

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[What and why]

We're improving the PowerPoint Live presenting experience in Microsoft Teams by introducing a new light mode option. With this update, presenters can choose from light, dark, classic, or high contrast modes while presenting. This enhancement provides greater flexibility, accessibility, and personalization, allowing presenters to use the display mode that best matches their preferences and working environment.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567469.

[Rollout schedule]

Targeted release: Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by early September 2026
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by late-September 2026

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

Users who present PowerPoint content using PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams.

Platforms and services

Microsoft Teams
PowerPoint Live

What will happen

Presenters will be able to select from the following display modes when using PowerPoint Live:

Light mode
Dark mode
Classic mode
High contrast mode

Users can choose the mode that best aligns with their preferences and accessibility needs.

This change enhances the presenting experience and does not alter presentation content or attendee viewing experiences.

[Action required and recommendations]

No admin action is required.

Consider informing users who regularly present in Teams meetings about the new display mode options.

[Compliance considerations]

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

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