check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Starting mid-June 2026, Microsoft Teams PowerPoint Live will let attendees select slide text for private, on-demand Copilot explanations of terms and acronyms without disrupting the presenter. This feature is on by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) and requires no admin action.
Details:
Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're enhancing the PowerPoint Live experience in Microsoft Teams by introducing slide text selection with Copilot explanations for meeting attendees. This update helps users quickly understand unfamiliar terms, acronyms, or complex concepts directly within a live presentation-without interrupting the presenter or asking questions in chat.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557256.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May).
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Created:
2026-04-15
updated:
2026-05-21
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User Confusion
Attendees may become confused if they are not aware of the new feature, leading to potential misuse or frustration during meetings.
- roles: Meeting Attendees, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557256
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with how to use Copilot for explanations during presentations.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557256
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Summary | Starting mid-May 2026, Microsoft Teams meetings with PowerPoint Live will let attendees select slide text and get private, on-demand Copilot explanations for terms or acronyms without disrupting the presenter. This feature is on by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) enabled. | Starting mid-June 2026, Microsoft Teams PowerPoint Live will let attendees select slide text for private, on-demand Copilot explanations of terms and acronyms without disrupting the presenter. This feature is on by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) and requires no admin action. |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Last Updated | 04/15/2026 07:58:11 | 2026-05-21T00:34:46Z |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're enhancing the PowerPoint Live experience in Microsoft Teams by introducing slide text selection with Copilot explanations for meeting attendees. This update helps users quickly understand unfamiliar terms, acronyms, or complex concepts directly within a live presentation-without interrupting the presenter or asking questions in chat. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557256. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026 and is expected to complete by late May 2026. | Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're enhancing the PowerPoint Live experience in Microsoft Teams by introducing slide text selection with Copilot explanations for meeting attendees. This update helps users quickly understand unfamiliar terms, acronyms, or complex concepts directly within a live presentation-without interrupting the presenter or asking questions in chat. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557256. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May). |
| 2026-05-21 | MC Title | Use Copilot to explain selected slide content in PowerPoint Live | (Updated) Use Copilot to explain selected slide content in PowerPoint Live |
| 2026-05-21 | MC End Time | 07/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-27T09:00:00Z |
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