check before: 2024-11-11
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Summary:
The PowerPoint QuickStarter feature will be retired between November 11, 2024, and January 14, 2025, for Office versions 2410 for Windows and 2411 for Mac. Organizations using it should prepare for its discontinuation.
Details:
Updated October 16, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Starting November 11, 2024, and ending January 14, 2025, we will retire the Microsoft PowerPoint QuickStarter feature from Microsoft Office version 2410 for Windows and Microsoft Office version 2411 for Mac. The feature will be unavailable going forward in Office. QuickStarter was never available in PowerPoint for the web.
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2024-09-07
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2024-10-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
Feature Discontinuation
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 Degradation
Users accustomed to the QuickStarter feature may experience frustration and a learning curve as they adapt to alternative methods for creating presentations, leading to decreased satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Increased Support Requests
The sudden removal of the QuickStarter feature may result in an increase in support requests from users seeking assistance or clarification on how to proceed without it.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Documentation Updates Required
Organizations will need to update internal documentation and training materials to reflect the removal of the QuickStarter feature, which may require additional resources and time.
- roles: Documentation Specialists, Trainers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
Workflow Disruption
Teams that have integrated QuickStarter into their workflow may face disruptions, leading to delays in project timelines and deliverables as they adjust to the change.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/research-a-topic-with-powerpoint-quickstarter-4784f273-0b2c-456c-9c89-24e5b977c224
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-10-17 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Retirement | Updated message, User impact, Retirement |
| 2024-10-17 | MC 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. | The PowerPoint QuickStarter feature will be retired between November 11, 2024, and January 14, 2025, for Office versions 2410 for Windows and 2411 for Mac. Organizations using it should prepare for its discontinuation. |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Last Updated | 09/07/2024 01:29:36 | 2024-10-16T22:24:01Z |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Messages | 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. | Updated October 16, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Starting November 11, 2024, and ending January 14, 2025, we will retire the Microsoft PowerPoint QuickStarter feature from Microsoft Office version 2410 for Windows and Microsoft Office version 2411 for Mac. The feature will be unavailable going forward in Office. QuickStarter was never available in PowerPoint for the web. |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Title | Microsoft PowerPoint: QuickStarter feature retires starting October 2024 | (Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: QuickStarter feature retires starting October 2024 |
| 2024-10-17 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-24T09:00:00Z |
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