check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Defender, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
PowerPoint's Copilot will create a new presentation in a separate file when starting from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will roll out in May-June 2025 for Desktop, Web, and Mac. Update training and documentation as needed.
Details:
Updated May 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature.
This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web)
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in late May 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 (previously early June)
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-04-24
updated:
2025-05-23
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in May-June 2025, Microsoft PowerPoint's Copilot feature will allow users to create new presentations from existing ones by automatically saving them as separate files, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, with rollout stages for Windows, web, and Mac users, and access managed via the Microsoft 365 Admin center or Group Policy.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion if they are not aware that Copilot creates a new file instead of modifying the original presentation, leading to potential loss of work or duplicated efforts.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-page, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=489450
Training and Documentation Gaps
Without proper training and updated documentation, users may not utilize the new feature effectively, resulting in underutilization of Copilot's capabilities.
- roles: IT Trainers, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-page, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=489451
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-23 | MC Messages | Updated May 21, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation. A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in mid-June 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously early June) | Updated May 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation. A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in late May 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 (previously early June) |
| 2025-05-23 | MC Last Updated | 05/21/2025 18:53:08 | 2025-05-22T16:09:50Z |
| 2025-05-23 | MC Summary | PowerPoint's Copilot will generate a new presentation in a new file when starting from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will roll out for Desktop in May 2025, Web by mid-June 2025, and Mac by early July 2025. Update training and documentation accordingly. | PowerPoint's Copilot will create a new presentation in a separate file when starting from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will roll out in May-June 2025 for Desktop, Web, and Mac. Update training and documentation as needed. |
| 2025-05-22 | MC Messages | Updated May 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation. A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 | Updated May 21, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation. A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in mid-June 2025 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously early June) |
| 2025-05-22 | MC Last Updated | 05/07/2025 21:19:37 | 2025-05-21T18:53:08Z |
| 2025-05-22 | MC Summary | PowerPoint's Copilot will soon create new presentations in separate files when starting from existing ones, preserving the original. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will roll out globally for Windows desktop, Mac, and Web in May-June 2025. Update your training and documentation accordingly. | PowerPoint's Copilot will generate a new presentation in a new file when starting from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will roll out for Desktop in May 2025, Web by mid-June 2025, and Mac by early July 2025. Update training and documentation accordingly. |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Messages | Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation.
A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in late April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac & Web in mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025. | Updated May 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming Soon: In Microsoft PowerPoint when creating a presentation using Microsoft Copilot from an existing presentation, it will create the new presentation in a new file without affecting the original presentation. A Microsoft 365 license is required to access this Copilot feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop and Web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 489450 (Desktop), 489451 (Mac), 489452 (Web) [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Desktop in early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Mac in mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025 General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out to Web in late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025 |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Title | PowerPoint: Copilot generates a new presentation in a new file when starting from an existing presentation | (Updated) PowerPoint: Copilot generates a new presentation in a new file when starting from an existing presentation |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Last Updated | 04/23/2025 18:35:15 | 2025-05-07T21:19:37Z |
| 2025-05-08 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-05-08 | MC Summary | PowerPoint's Copilot will create new presentations in a separate file when starting from an existing one, preserving the original. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will roll out to Desktop in late April 2025, and to Mac and Web by early June 2025. Update training and documentation accordingly. | PowerPoint's Copilot will soon create new presentations in separate files when starting from existing ones, preserving the original. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will roll out globally for Windows desktop, Mac, and Web in May-June 2025. Update your training and documentation accordingly. |
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