check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Mac, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
You can now reference webpages 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 in PowerPoint, with its Agent Mode feature, acts as a digital research assistant by pulling relevant information directly from the web and integrating it into slides, streamlining the process of data gathering and enhancing presentation quality.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new referencing feature not being properly communicated or trained, leading to inefficient use of the tool.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the new feature without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or misunderstandings about how to use the new functionality effectively.
- roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-copilot-in-powerpoint-what-you-need-to-know/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/10/02/the-impact-of-ai-on-user-support-in-enterprises/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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