check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Windows
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows will roll out a Copilot feature in early September 2025 that generates new topics and slides matching existing presentation styles. Users can prompt Copilot with text or files. A Microsoft 365 license is required, and no admin action is needed before rollout.
Details:
Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously mid-August) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
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Created:
2025-06-28
updated:
2025-08-30
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If users are not prepared for the new Copilot feature, they may experience confusion or frustration when trying to use it, leading to decreased productivity and potential errors in presentations.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=496137
Data Processing Concerns
The introduction of AI capabilities may raise concerns about how existing customer data is processed, leading to potential compliance issues if users are unaware of the implications of referencing existing files.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=496137
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Last Updated | 08/06/2025 17:35:10 | 2025-08-29T20:27:19Z |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Messages | Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in mid-August 2025 (previously late July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. | Updated August 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in early September 2025 (previously mid-August) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. |
| 2025-08-30 | MC End Time | 09/29/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-20T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-30 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows will roll out a Copilot feature in mid-August 2025 that generates new topics and slides matching existing presentation styles. It requires a Microsoft 365 license, involves AI processing of user data, and needs no admin action before rollout. | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows will roll out a Copilot feature in early September 2025 that generates new topics and slides matching existing presentation styles. Users can prompt Copilot with text or files. A Microsoft 365 license is required, and no admin action is needed before rollout. |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Last Updated | 07/10/2025 16:12:25 | 2025-08-06T17:35:10Z |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Messages | Updated July 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in late July 2025 (previously early July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. | Updated August 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in mid-August 2025 (previously late July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. |
| 2025-08-07 | MC End Time | 09/22/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-29T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a new Copilot feature in late July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topics and slides that match the existing presentation's style. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating training materials is recommended. | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows will roll out a Copilot feature in mid-August 2025 that generates new topics and slides matching existing presentation styles. It requires a Microsoft 365 license, involves AI processing of user data, and needs no admin action before rollout. |
| 2025-07-11 | MC Messages | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in early July 2025 for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. | Updated July 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot capability that helps users expand their presentations by generating new topic ideas and slides. This feature ensures that added content matches the look and feel of the existing presentation, enhancing productivity and consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496137 [When this will happen:] General Availability (GA): Rollout will begin in late July 2025 (previously early July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop. |
| 2025-07-11 | MC Title | Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Add topic(s) through Copilot to your existing presentation | (Updated) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Add topic(s) through Copilot to your existing presentation |
| 2025-07-11 | MC Last Updated | 06/28/2025 01:22:31 | 2025-07-10T16:12:25Z |
| 2025-07-11 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-07-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a Copilot feature in July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topics and slides that match the existing presentation's style. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and involves new AI capabilities that process user data temporarily. No admin action is needed. | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop will introduce a new Copilot feature in late July 2025, allowing users to generate and insert new topics and slides that match the existing presentation's style. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating training materials is recommended. |
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