555896 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Reference webpages when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

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's new Agent Mode feature in PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft Copilot suite, allows users to reference and integrate information from webpages directly into their presentations, streamlining the process of gathering and incorporating external content.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If users are not trained on how to effectively use the new Agent Mode in PowerPoint, they may struggle to utilize the feature, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - 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 Requests
The introduction of a new feature without adequate preparation may lead to an influx of support requests from users facing difficulties, overwhelming the IT support team.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
   - 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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