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check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
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Details:
You can now reference an Excel file when you create a slide with Copilot for PowerPoint. This capability has been cancelled for now. We recognize its importance and plan to reintroduce it as part of upcoming Copilot enhancements in PowerPoint at a later time. No admin action needed.
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-07-01
updated:
2025-11-17
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're preparing for a big presentation and you have all your data neatly organized in an Excel spreadsheet. In the past, you might have had to manually copy and paste this data into your PowerPoint slides, a bit like taking notes from a book and writing them on index cards for a speech. This process can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
Now, with Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint, you can streamline this task. Think of Copilot as a smart assistant who can directly pull the information from your Excel file and help you create slides. It's like having a personal assistant who knows exactly where to find the information you need and can seamlessly integrate it into your presentation.
This means you can focus more on crafting your message and less on the mechanics of transferring data. Just as you might rely on a skilled paralegal to gather and organize case files for a trial, Copilot helps you efficiently gather and present your data, ensuring accuracy and saving you valuable time. This new feature allows you to work smarter, making the process of creating presentations smoother and more efficient.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Description | You can now reference an Excel file when you create a slide with Copilot for PowerPoint. | You can now reference an Excel file when you create a slide with Copilot for PowerPoint. This capability has been cancelled for now. We recognize its importance and plan to reintroduce it as part of upcoming Copilot enhancements in PowerPoint at a later time. No admin action needed. |
| 2025-11-17 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
| 2025-08-20 | RM Release | August CY2025 | November CY2025 |
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