497541 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference an PDF file when creating a slide with Copilot for PowerPoint (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Mac, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

Change type:

Links:

MC1130390

Details:

You can now reference an PDF 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 PDF document that contains all the information you need. Traditionally, you would have to manually sift through the PDF, extract the relevant data, and then type it into your PowerPoint slides. This process can be time-consuming and prone to errors, especially if you're in a rush or if the document is lengthy.

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 can directly reference your PDF file, pulling in the necessary information and incorporating it into your slides. This is similar to having a research assistant who knows exactly where to find the data you need and can quickly organize it for you.

In real-life terms, it's like when you’re cooking a complex dish and have all your ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. Instead of spending time chopping and measuring, you can focus on the actual cooking. Similarly, with Copilot, you focus on the creative and strategic aspects of your presentation, while it handles the groundwork of gathering and organizing the content.

This feature is available on multiple platforms, including Mac, and is designed to enhance productivity by reducing the manual effort involved in creating presentations. It allows you to spend more time refining your message and less time on the mechanical task of data entry. As this feature becomes generally available, it represents a step forward in making technology work smarter for you, simplifying tasks that once required significant time and effort.