557177 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Agent Mode in PowerPoint

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Mac, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Agent Mode in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structure, and branding. Copilot uses your files, meetings, emails, and more to help shape content and iterate quickly, and it connects to your brand kit so you can apply branded templates, insert brand approved images, and check for brand compliance. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot–licensed users.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-02-12

updated:
2026-02-12

Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

Agent Mode in PowerPoint, available to Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders, acts as a personal assistant that helps create, edit, and refine presentations by generating slides, updating content, and ensuring brand consistency using existing files and brand kits.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If Agent Mode is implemented without proper training or preparation, users may struggle to effectively utilize the new features, leading to confusion and frustration during presentations.
   - roles: End Users, Trainers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/20/what-is-microsoft-365-copilot-and-how-can-it-help-your-business/

Data Privacy Concerns
The integration of Copilot with personal files and emails may raise concerns about data privacy and security, especially if users are not adequately informed about how their data is being used.
   - roles: IT Security Officers, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/03/16/understanding-data-privacy-in-the-age-of-ai/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3671235/microsoft-copilot-and-data-privacy-what-you-need-to-know.html

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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