check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot feature that allows users to generate and insert new topic-specific slides matching their presentation's design. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will be available worldwide starting in late July 2025. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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 with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation-streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late July 2025 (previously early July) for PowerPoint on Windows desktop.
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2025-06-28
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2025-07-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new PowerPoint feature called Copilot, available to Microsoft 365 users from July 2025, which generates content matching the design and style of existing slides to seamlessly add new sections to presentations.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new Copilot feature, leading to inconsistent use and potential misuse of the tool.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=496136
Data Processing Concerns
The introduction of Copilot may alter how existing customer data is processed, leading to potential compliance issues if users are unaware of the changes.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=496136
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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 with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation-streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins 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 with ease. This feature allows users to generate and insert new topic(s) and slides that match the look and feel of their existing presentation-streamlining content creation and maintaining visual consistency. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496136 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins 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 01:22:58 | 2025-07-10T16:07:42Z |
| 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 topic-specific slides that match their presentation's design. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 license and will be on by default. No admin action is needed before rollout. | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows desktop is introducing a new Copilot feature that allows users to generate and insert new topic-specific slides matching their presentation's design. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will be available worldwide starting in late July 2025. No admin action is needed before rollout. |
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