check before: 2024-10-08
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Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft 365 suite
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Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Summary:
The PowerPoint QuickStarter feature will be retired between October 8 and December 31, 2024, for Office versions 2409 for Windows and 2410 for Mac, with no action required from admins. Organizations using it should inform users and update documentation.
Details:
Starting October 8, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, we will retire the Microsoft PowerPoint QuickStarter feature from Microsoft Office version 2409 for Windows and Microsoft Office version 2410 for Mac. The feature will be unavailable going forward in Office. QuickStarter was never available in PowerPoint for the web.
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Created:
2024-09-07
updated:
2024-09-07
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Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Removal
The retirement of the QuickStarter feature will lead to a loss of functionality for users who rely on it for creating presentations, potentially impacting their productivity and efficiency.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
User Experience
Users may experience frustration and confusion due to the sudden removal of a familiar tool, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience with PowerPoint.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Documentation Updates
Organizations will need to update internal documentation and training materials to reflect the removal of the QuickStarter feature, which may lead to temporary inconsistencies in user guidance.
- roles: IT Support, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Training Needs
With the removal of QuickStarter, users may require additional training on alternative methods for creating presentations, increasing the workload for trainers and support staff.
- roles: Trainers, End Users
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Change Management
The lack of prior notification and preparation for the change may lead to resistance from users, complicating the transition to alternative tools or methods for presentation creation.
- roles: Change Managers, End Users
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
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