check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact
Links:
Details:
Summary:
Starting mid-May 2026, PowerPoint for the web will let users with a Microsoft Copilot license create presentations directly using Copilot. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and is immediately available upon opening the app. No action is needed to prepare.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for the web by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560537.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-05-16
updated:
2026-05-16
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of a new feature without prior training or communication, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of Copilot.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560537
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of Copilot may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance on how to effectively use the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560537
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