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Microsoft PowerPoint: Assess templates for use with Copilot in Brand Kits
Summary AI-generated
Template Assessment in Brand Kits lets Brand Managers evaluate PowerPoint templates for Copilot compatibility and get recommendations for improving on-brand presentations.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inform Brand Managers about Template Assessment
- Encourage Brand Managers to assess PowerPoint templates as part of setup and management
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Original post from Microsoft
[What and why]
We’re introducing Template Assessment in Brand Kits. This new capability helps Brand Managers evaluate how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot and provides actionable recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is required.
[Rollout schedule]
- General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-October 2026 and expected to complete by late October 2026
[Impact on your organization]
Who is affected
- Brand Managers who manage PowerPoint templates in Brand Kits
Platforms and services
- Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Brand Kits
What will happen
- Brand Managers can assess how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot.
- Template Assessment provides actionable recommendations for improving templates.
- Brand Managers can apply the recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.
[Action required and recommendations]
No action is required to prepare for this feature.
We recommend that organizations:
- Inform Brand Managers about Template Assessment.
- Encourage Brand Managers to assess PowerPoint templates as part of their Brand Kit setup and management process.
Learn more
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as usual for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- Summary
- Microsoft PowerPoint's new Template Assessment in Brand Kits helps Brand Managers evaluate and improve templates for better Copilot compatibility, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. It rolls out worldwide from mid to late October 2026. No action needed; organizations should inform Brand Managers.