check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce a Copilot feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts, rolling out globally from July to October 2025. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, is enabled by default, and needs no admin action. Users should be notified accordingly.
Details:
Updated August 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature.
This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833.
[When this will happen:]
When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously late August).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-November 2025 (previously mid-October).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-21
updated:
2025-08-23
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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 documentation, leading to decreased productivity as they learn to navigate the new functionality.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/elevate-your-presentation-game-with-copilot-s-text-rewrite-feature-in-powerpoint-d70b140b-bb3f-46b7-be64-ceec526a8d, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494831
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of the new Copilot feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the functionality, potentially overwhelming the IT support team and delaying response times for other issues.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/elevate-your-presentation-game-with-copilot-s-text-rewrite-feature-in-powerpoint-d70b140b-bb3f-46b7-be64-ceec526a8d, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=494832
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-08-23 | MC Last Updated | 08/08/2025 20:29:10 | 2025-08-22T19:13:58Z |
| 2025-08-23 | MC Messages | Updated August 8, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July) - Completed. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late August). | Updated August 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-November 2025 (previously mid-October). |
| 2025-08-23 | MC End Time | 10/31/2025 08:00:00 | 2026-01-26T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-23 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint will add a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling out worldwide from July to August 2025 and in GCC from September to October 2025. The feature is on by default and requires no admin action. | Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce a Copilot feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts, rolling out globally from July to October 2025. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, is enabled by default, and needs no admin action. Users should be notified accordingly. |
| 2025-08-09 | MC Messages | Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late August). | Updated August 8, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July) - Completed. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-08-09 | MC Last Updated | 08/06/2025 16:56:13 | 2025-08-08T20:29:10Z |
| 2025-08-09 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint will add a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling out worldwide from July to August 2025 and in GCC from September to October 2025. No admin action is needed; a Copilot license is required. | Microsoft PowerPoint will add a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling out worldwide from July to August 2025 and in GCC from September to October 2025. The feature is on by default and requires no admin action. |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Messages | Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by late July 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025. | Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new capability that enables users to rephrase or rewrite text using natural language instructions via Microsoft 365 Copilot. This enhancement allows for more tailored and expressive content creation directly in PowerPoint. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message refers to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint for the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494831, Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494832 and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 494833. [When this will happen:] When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025 (previously late July). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2025 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Title | Microsoft PowerPoint: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to rephrase text with natural language prompts | (Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to rephrase text with natural language prompts |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Last Updated | 06/21/2025 00:15:28 | 2025-08-06T16:56:13Z |
| 2025-08-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, starting July 2025. A Copilot license is required. The feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions, and will be enabled by default without needing admin action. | Microsoft PowerPoint will add a feature allowing users to rephrase text using natural language prompts via Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling out worldwide from July to August 2025 and in GCC from September to October 2025. No admin action is needed; a Copilot license is required. |
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