555892 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference the content of a PowerPoint file when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

Details:

You can now reference the content of a PowerPoint file 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 Agent Mode in PowerPoint allows users to efficiently create new presentations by referencing and incorporating content, images, and layouts from existing PowerPoint files.

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 of the Copilot feature, 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

Data Integrity Issues
Without adequate preparation, referencing content from existing PowerPoint files may lead to incorrect or outdated information being used in new presentations, compromising data integrity.
   - roles: Data Analysts, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint-what-you-need-to-know/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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