555880 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference an attached PowerPoint deck’s style when creating a new presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

Details:

When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping the design consistent.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-02-18

updated:
2026-02-18

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint allows users to apply the theme and styles from an existing presentation to a new one, ensuring consistency and professionalism without manually adjusting design elements.

Direct effects for Operations**

Inconsistent Design
If the change to use Copilot without preparation leads to referencing a poorly designed or inconsistent PowerPoint file, the new presentation may inherit these design flaws, resulting in a lack of professionalism and coherence in branding.
   - roles: Marketing Team, Design Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/

User Confusion
Users may experience confusion if Copilot applies unexpected styles or themes from the referenced file, leading to frustration and decreased productivity as they try to correct the presentation's appearance.
   - roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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