497539 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference an Excel file when creating a slide with Copilot for PowerPoint (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Mac, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

Change type:

Links:

MC1130389

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.

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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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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're preparing a presentation for an important meeting, and you have a detailed Excel spreadsheet with all the data you need. In the past, you might have had to manually transfer that data into your PowerPoint slides, which could be time-consuming and prone to errors.

Now, with Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint, you can streamline this process. Think of Copilot as a smart assistant that helps you build your presentation. It's like having a virtual helper who can look at your Excel file and automatically pull in the relevant data to create a slide for you. This is similar to how a chef might use a recipe to gather all the necessary ingredients to prepare a dish. The chef doesn't need to remember every detail; they just follow the recipe to ensure everything is included correctly.

With this new feature, you can reference your Excel file directly while working in PowerPoint. This means you can quickly and accurately incorporate data without switching back and forth between applications. It's as if you have a personal organizer who knows exactly where to find the information you need and can place it right where you want it, saving you time and reducing the chance of mistakes.

This integration is available for users on both Mac and Windows platforms, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals. By leveraging this tool, you can focus more on crafting your message and less on the technicalities of data transfer, ensuring your presentation is both efficient and effective.