MC1111178 – PowerPoint: Deprecation of Reuse Slides Button in Ribbon (archived)

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Microsoft 365 Apps

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Online, World tenant

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User impact, Retirement

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Summary:
PowerPoint is retiring the Reuse Slide feature from the Ribbon by July 31, 2025. Users can reuse slides by copying and pasting between presentations or duplicating presentations. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and internal documentation updated.

Details:
We're retiring the Reuse Slide feature from the PowerPoint Ribbon to streamline the user experience and reduce redundancy. Users can continue to reuse content by copying and pasting slides between presentations or duplicating existing presentations.
[When this will happen:]
This change will roll out by July 31, 2025

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Created:
2025-07-08

updated:
2025-07-09

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Direct effects for Operations**

Loss of Functionality
Users will no longer have access to the Reuse Slide feature, which may disrupt their workflow and efficiency in creating presentations.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-the-reuse-slide-feature-in/ba-p/3741230

Increased User Confusion
Without prior notification, users may be confused about how to reuse slides, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Trainers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-the-reuse-slide-feature-in/ba-p/3741230

Need for Updated Training Materials
Existing training materials will become outdated, necessitating the creation of new documentation to guide users on alternative methods.
   - roles: Trainers, IT Support
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-the-reuse-slide-feature-in/ba-p/3741230

Potential Decrease in Presentation Quality
Users may struggle to adapt to new methods of reusing slides, potentially leading to lower quality presentations due to inefficiencies.
   - roles: End Users, Marketing Teams
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-the-reuse-slide-feature-in/ba-p/3741230

Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek help with the new methods of reusing slides.
   - roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-the-reuse-slide-feature-in/ba-p/3741230

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