check before: 2025-06-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft PowerPoint users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can reference up to 5 files when creating a presentation. This feature will be available on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and the web by mid-July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated.
Details:
When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference up to 5 files.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint on the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491635 (Windows desktop), Roadmap ID 491636 (Mac desktop), and Roadmap ID 491637 (web)
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by early July 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-09
updated:
2025-05-09
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce a feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders by mid-July 2025, allowing users to reference up to five files from OneDrive or SharePoint when creating presentations on Windows, Mac, and the web.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact due to Lack of Preparation
Users may be unaware of the new feature allowing them to reference up to 5 files, leading to confusion and underutilization of the Copilot functionality in PowerPoint.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-new-presentation-with-copilot-in-powerpoint-3222ee03-f5a4-4d27-8642-9c387ab4854d, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=491635
Technological Impact on File Management
Without prior notification, users may attempt to reference more than 5 files, resulting in errors or failed presentations, which could disrupt workflow and productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-new-presentation-with-copilot-in-powerpoint-3222ee03-f5a4-4d27-8642-9c387ab4854d, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=491636
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