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MC1311972 - PowerPoint for the web: Create a presentation with Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app

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Summary

Starting mid-May 2026, PowerPoint for the web will let users with a Microsoft Copilot license create presentations directly using Copilot. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and is immediately available upon opening the app. No action is needed to prepare.

Message ID

MC1311972

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Published

May 15, 2026

Service

Microsoft 365 apps

Tag

New feature
User impact

Roadmap ID

560537

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Platforms

Web

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Introduction

We’re improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for the web by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560537.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected:

  • Users on PowerPoint for the web
  • Users who are assigned a Microsoft Copilot license

What will happen:

  • Users will find a new option on the PowerPoint web app to create a presentation using Copilot.

    • PowerPoint Homepage Copilot experience on the web.

  • The experience is available immediately when the PowerPoint web app is opened.
  • The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
  • Existing Microsoft 365 and Copilot policies are respected; no admin configuration changes are required.

What you can do to prepare:

  • No action is required.
  • Consider informing users about this new Copilot capability.

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.