check before: 2025-03-31
Product:
Copilot, Defender, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
New narrative-driven layout suggestions and templates will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users in PowerPoint. This update will be automatically rolled out in April and May 2025. Non-Copilot users will continue to have access to standard Designer layouts. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated April 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide.
Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions.
This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds:
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025)
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 21, 2025)
This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in early May 2025 (previously April).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-14
updated:
2025-04-25
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of new layout suggestions without prior training or documentation, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475054
Ineffective Use of New Features
Without preparation, users may not utilize the new narrative-driven layout suggestions effectively, resulting in suboptimal presentations and wasted time.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475054
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of new features may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the changes, straining IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475054
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Enhanced User Experience with Narrative-Driven Layouts
The introduction of narrative-driven layout suggestions in PowerPoint for Copilot users will significantly enhance the user experience by providing tailored design options that improve presentation quality and storytelling. This can lead to more engaging presentations and better communication of ideas.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions for users to familiarize them with the new narrative-driven layout features and encourage their use in presentations.
- roles: Marketing Team, Sales Team, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053
Increased Productivity through Template Utilization
With new templates specifically designed for Copilot functionality, users can save time on design and focus more on content creation. This can lead to increased productivity as users can quickly generate high-quality presentations without extensive design knowledge.
- next-steps: Develop guidelines on how to effectively use the new templates and integrate them into existing workflows, potentially incorporating feedback mechanisms to refine the process.
- roles: Content Creators, Training and Development Teams, Executives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475054
Improved Collaboration and Consistency in Presentations
The new suggestions and templates can promote consistency across presentations created by different users, which is crucial for maintaining brand identity and professionalism. This will help teams collaborate more effectively by ensuring that all presentations adhere to a unified style.
- next-steps: Establish a centralized repository for the new templates and encourage teams to share their presentations for review, fostering a culture of collaboration and adherence to brand standards.
- roles: Design Teams, Brand Managers, Corporate Communications
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Messages | Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 21, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 | Updated April 24, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 21, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in early May 2025 (previously April). |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Last Updated | 04/08/2025 21:57:08 | 2025-04-24T18:32:00Z |
| 2025-04-25 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce new slide template suggestions for Copilot users in Designer. Non-Copilot users will retain standard layouts. This update, not applicable to GCC, will roll out automatically in April 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops and later for the web. No admin action is required. | New narrative-driven layout suggestions and templates will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users in PowerPoint. This update will be automatically rolled out in April and May 2025. Non-Copilot users will continue to have access to standard Designer layouts. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Messages | Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 7, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 | Updated April 8, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 21, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 |
| 2025-04-09 | MC Last Updated | 04/03/2025 22:57:37 | 2025-04-08T21:57:08Z |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Messages | Updated April 2, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 7, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 7, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Last Updated | 04/02/2025 20:09:17 | 2025-04-03T22:57:37Z |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Summary | A new set of slide template suggestions will be available in PowerPoint Designer for Microsoft 365 Copilot users starting April 7, 2025. Non-Copilot users will retain standard Designer layouts. This update applies to both Windows and Mac desktops. No admin action is required. | Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce new slide template suggestions for Copilot users in Designer. Non-Copilot users will retain standard layouts. This update, not applicable to GCC, will roll out automatically in April 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops and later for the web. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-04-03 | MC prepare | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation. These articles will be updated before rollout begins: Use the Designer tool - Microsoft Support Create a slide design with Designer - Microsoft Support Designer not working - Microsoft Support PowerPoint Designer - Microsoft Support Troubleshoot Designer in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support Creating custom templates that work well with Designer in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support Create professional slide layouts with Designer - Microsoft Support Get design ideas for slides with PowerPoint Designer - Microsoft Support https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-slide-design-ideas-48569ecc-bf00-424c-8f98-77d3a962efed https://support.microsoft.com/topic/21521084-0c21-4471-bec1-a286a2f70b9f https://support.microsoft.com/topic/53c77d7b-dc40-45c2-b684-81415eac0617 https://support.microsoft.com/topic/5818dd36-c5e5-4d6e-a928-918b0a265c20 https://support.microsoft.com/topic/6f0ec776-cc58-4d0c-baab-051ba837b7a0 https://support.microsoft.com/topic/83789fcb-f1ae-4703-b1b4-9c97259f592b https://support.microsoft.com/topic/d3a295b0-c4af-4aff-9f74-36f8a04499f8 https://support.microsoft.com/topic/de659061-5f5c-4591-b2df-c89215c03992 https://support.microsoft.com/topic/e54c0ec3-399a-41bd-b924-301abd7f115d https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=484843 | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475053 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=475054 |
| 2025-04-03 | MC Summary | Microsoft Designer will be integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing Copilot users with design suggestions. The rollout will occur automatically by March 31, 2025, for Windows and April 2025 for Mac. Non-Copilot users will continue to access Designer as usual. No admin action is required. | A new set of slide template suggestions will be available in PowerPoint Designer for Microsoft 365 Copilot users starting April 7, 2025. Non-Copilot users will retain standard Designer layouts. This update applies to both Windows and Mac desktops. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-04-03 | MC Last Updated | 03/20/2025 23:15:37 | 2025-04-02T20:09:17Z |
| 2025-04-03 | MC Messages | Updated March 20, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
For users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, Microsoft Designer will soon be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot as Copilot suggestions. Copilot users will see suggested ideas from Copilot in addition to the Designer layouts available today to any Microsoft 365 user. This message explains how to find Designer after the change, for Copilot users. Note: Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users, as it is today. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484843. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release March 31, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release in April) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web. We will update this post in the future with the build number and release date. | Updated April 2, 2025: We have updated this message to show as intended. The Roadmap items associated with this message have been updated. Additionally, we have determined that we will not be rolling out this change to GCC at this time. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
A new set of suggestions will soon be shown in Designer for Copilot users when creating a new PowerPoint presentation and adding a new slide. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will see those standard Designer layouts and additionally, these new Copilot suggestions. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 475053, 475054. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release April 7, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release April 7, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web in April 2025 |
| 2025-04-03 | MC Platforms | Desktop, Mac | Mac, Desktop, Web |
| 2025-04-03 | MC Title | (Updated) Microsoft Designer will be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot | (Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Suggestions for slide templates |
| 2025-04-03 | MC How Affect | Before and after this rollout: How to find Designer in Microsoft PowerPoint
On the Home tab of PowerPoint, any Microsoft 365 user can select Designer from the ribbon. Learn more: Get slide design ideas - Microsoft Support. Non-Copilot users will still be able to find Designer in PowerPoint in this way, after this rollout. After this rollout: How to find Designer in Copilot On the Home tab of PowerPoint, Copilot users will be able to select Copilot from the ribbon. Select Suggestions from the drop-down menu. Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation. Copilot users will see suggested ideas from Copilot as well as the familiar Designer layouts available to any Microsoft 365 user. Users will not lose any existing Designer data: This change will be available by default for those with a Copilot license. Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users in PowerPoint as described in this message. | Copilot users will gain access to new narrative-driven layout suggestions within the Designer pane when adding new slides.
Furthermore, a selection of new templates designed specifically for Copilot functionality will be available in Designer when starting a new blank presentation. Non-Copilot users will retain access to the standard Designer layouts provided to all Microsoft 365 users. This change will be available by default for those with a Copilot license. Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users in PowerPoint as described in this message. |
| 2025-03-21 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Designer will be integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, requiring a Copilot license. This change applies to Windows and Mac desktops and PowerPoint. The rollout will occur automatically by March 31, 2025. Users can still access Designer, and new documentation will be provided before the rollout. | Microsoft Designer will be integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing Copilot users with design suggestions. The rollout will occur automatically by March 31, 2025, for Windows and April 2025 for Mac. Non-Copilot users will continue to access Designer as usual. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 03/14/2025 01:21:36 | 2025-03-20T23:15:37Z |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Messages | Microsoft Designer will soon be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This message explains how to find Designer after the change.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484843. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release March 31, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release March 31, 2025) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web. We will update this post in the future with the build number and release date. | Updated March 20, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
For users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, Microsoft Designer will soon be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot as Copilot suggestions. Copilot users will see suggested ideas from Copilot in addition to the Designer layouts available today to any Microsoft 365 user. This message explains how to find Designer after the change, for Copilot users. Note: Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users, as it is today. This message applies to Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows desktop and Mac desktop and to Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows desktop and Mac desktop. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484843. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): This change will happen automatically with these three builds: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows desktop build 16.0.18526.20000 (planned for release March 31, 2025) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Mac desktop build 16.95.25030315 (planned for release in April) This feature will also be coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot for the web. We will update this post in the future with the build number and release date. |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Title | Microsoft Designer will be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot | (Updated) Microsoft Designer will be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| 2025-03-21 | MC How Affect | Before and after this rollout: How to find Designer in Microsoft PowerPoint
On the Home tab of PowerPoint, any Microsoft 365 user can select Designer from the ribbon. Learn more: Get slide design ideas - Microsoft Support. Users will still be able to find Designer in PowerPoint after this rollout. After this rollout: How to find Designer in Copilot On the Home tab of PowerPoint, Copilot users will be able to select Copilot from the ribbon. Select Suggestions from the drop-down menu. Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation. Copilot users will see suggested ideas from Copilot as well as the familiar Designer layouts available to any Microsoft 365 user. Users will not lose any existing Designer data: This change will be available by default for those with a Copilot license. Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users in PowerPoint as described in this message. | Before and after this rollout: How to find Designer in Microsoft PowerPoint
On the Home tab of PowerPoint, any Microsoft 365 user can select Designer from the ribbon. Learn more: Get slide design ideas - Microsoft Support. Non-Copilot users will still be able to find Designer in PowerPoint in this way, after this rollout. After this rollout: How to find Designer in Copilot On the Home tab of PowerPoint, Copilot users will be able to select Copilot from the ribbon. Select Suggestions from the drop-down menu. Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation. Copilot users will see suggested ideas from Copilot as well as the familiar Designer layouts available to any Microsoft 365 user. Users will not lose any existing Designer data: This change will be available by default for those with a Copilot license. Designer will continue to be available for non-Copilot users in PowerPoint as described in this message. |
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