check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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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.
Details:
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.
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2025-06-28
updated:
2025-07-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new feature called Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows desktop in late July 2025, which will help users generate new topics and slides that match the style of their existing presentations seamlessly.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If users are not informed about the new Copilot feature, they may struggle to utilize it effectively, leading to frustration and decreased productivity as they may not know how to prompt the AI for desired results.
- 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 that process user data may raise concerns about data privacy and compliance, especially if users are unaware of how their data is being used, potentially leading to mistrust in the tool.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Security Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=496137
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 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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