check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive, SharePoint, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Users can reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. The rollout starts mid-July 2025 and completes by late August 2025. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated July 8, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel 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 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July).
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-06-06
updated:
2025-07-09
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new feature allowing Excel file references, leading to inefficient presentation creation.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- 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=493731
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of the new feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users who encounter issues or have questions about referencing Excel files in PowerPoint.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- 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=493732
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-09 | MC Last Updated | 06/11/2025 19:33:05 | 2025-07-08T16:36:41Z |
| 2025-07-09 | MC Messages | Updated June 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel 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 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously late June). | Updated July 8, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel 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 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July). |
| 2025-07-09 | MC End Time | 09/08/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-27T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-07-09 | MC Summary | Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to reference Excel files when creating presentations starting late June 2025. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and the web. No admin action is required before the rollout. | Users can reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. The rollout starts mid-July 2025 and completes by late August 2025. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-06-12 | MC Last Updated | 06/06/2025 01:40:44 | 2025-06-11T19:33:05Z |
| 2025-06-12 | MC Messages | When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel 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 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. | Updated June 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference Microsoft Excel 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 493731, Roadmap ID 493732, and Roadmap ID 493733. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-06-12 | MC Summary | Users will be able to reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. A Copilot license is required. This feature will be available in June 2025 for PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. No admin action is needed before the rollout. | Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to reference Excel files when creating presentations starting late June 2025. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and the web. No admin action is required before the rollout. |
| 2025-06-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-06-12 | MC End Time | 08/29/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-08T09:00:00Z |
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