check before: 2025-12-01
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Microsoft 365 Apps, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Summary:
Starting January 2026, PowerPoint will retire the "Reuse Slides" feature on Windows and Mac desktops, removing it from the ribbon with no option to re-enable. Users should update documentation and consider alternative slide reuse methods. No compliance issues are noted.
Details:
[Introduction]
Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will retire the Reuse Slides feature from PowerPoint for Windows and Mac desktops. This change is part of ongoing efforts to simplify the PowerPoint experience and remove features that duplicate existing capabilities.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin retiring this feature starting in December 2025 and expect to complete in January 2026.
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Created:
2025-10-25
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2025-10-25
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Direct effects for Operations**
Removal of Reuse Slides Feature
Users will lose the ability to easily reuse slides from other presentations, leading to increased time spent on creating new slides manually.
- roles: PowerPoint Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-powerpoint-reuse-slides-feature-retirement/
Increased Training Needs
With the removal of the feature, users will require additional training to adapt to new methods of slide reuse, impacting productivity during the transition.
- roles: Training Coordinators, PowerPoint Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-powerpoint-reuse-slides-feature-retirement/
Documentation Updates
Internal documentation referencing the Reuse Slides feature will need to be updated, which may lead to inconsistencies if not managed properly.
- roles: Documentation Managers, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-powerpoint-reuse-slides-feature-retirement/
User Frustration
The sudden removal of a familiar feature may lead to user frustration and decreased satisfaction with PowerPoint, affecting overall user experience.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-powerpoint-reuse-slides-feature-retirement/
Workflow Disruption
Organizations that rely on the Reuse Slides feature for efficient workflows will face disruptions, potentially delaying project timelines.
- roles: Project Managers, Content Creators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-powerpoint-reuse-slides-feature-retirement/
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