MC1318852 - PowerPoint for Windows Desktop: 'Prepare for Questions' skill in Copilot

Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

What and Why

We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows Desktop to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively.

This skill now supports both Anthropic model and GPT5.5 model.

Rollout Schedule

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.

Impact on Your Organization

Who is affected

• Users in Microsoft 365 tenants with access to Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows Desktop

Platforms/Services

• PowerPoint for Windows Desktop
• Microsoft Copilot

What will happen:

• Users will have access to the new 'Prepare for Questions' Copilot skill within PowerPoint for Windows Desktop: 

  

• The feature provides insights to help users anticipate and prepare for audience questions.
• This feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
• IT admins cannot control the availability of individual skills.
• Skills that depend on the Anthropic model will respect existing admin configuration; if the Anthropic model is disabled, those skills will not be available.

Action Required/Recommendations

No action is required.

• Inform your users about this new capability and how it can help improve presentation quality and confidence.
• Review your current Copilot and model configuration settings, if applicable.
• (Optional) Update internal documentation or training materials to reflect this new feature.

Learn more: Anthropic as a subprocessor for Microsoft Online Services | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.