check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
You can now reference the content of a PowerPoint file when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint.
Change Category:
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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's new Agent Mode feature in PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft Copilot suite, allows users to reference and incorporate content from existing presentations when creating new ones, streamlining the process and enhancing efficiency for professionals who frequently create similar presentations.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to unexpected behavior in PowerPoint when referencing content, leading to 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
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate training or documentation may lead to an increase in support requests from users struggling to adapt to the changes, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint-what-you-need-to-know/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint-is-here-what-it-means-for-you/
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explanation for non-techies**
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