555886 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference an email when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Mac, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

Details:

You can now reference an email when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-02-11

updated:
2026-02-11

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Copilot's new feature in PowerPoint uses Agent Mode to streamline the process of creating presentations by quickly gathering relevant information from your emails, acting like a personal assistant to save time and enhance productivity.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the integration of Copilot with PowerPoint is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience delays or errors when referencing emails, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint

Data Privacy Concerns
Unprepared changes may lead to inadvertent exposure of sensitive email content during the presentation creation process, raising data privacy issues and compliance risks.
   - roles: IT Security Officers, Compliance Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/09/15/data-privacy-in-the-age-of-ai/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/the-importance-of-data-privacy-in-ai-tools/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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