MC1521606 - Create project kickoff presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint

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Summary

Copilot in PowerPoint will help users create formal project kickoff presentations, aligning teams on goals, roles, milestones, and more. Rolling out worldwide mid to late October 2026 for PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web. No admin action required; no compliance issues identified.

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Published

Oct 22, 2026

Service

Microsoft 365 apps

Tag

New feature

More information

What and Why:

We are introducing a new Copilot skill in PowerPoint that helps users create formal project kickoff presentations for kickoff meetings, project launches, and new-project alignment. The skill helps teams align on project goals, roles, milestones, scope, risks, schedule, success measures, and next steps.

Rollout Schedule:

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

Impact on Your Organization:

Who is affected:

  • Users with access to Copilot in PowerPoint.

Platforms/Services:

  • Microsoft 365 apps (PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web)

What will happen:

  • Users will be able to use a scenario-specific skill to create project kickoff presentation drafts.
  • This can help project teams prepare alignment materials faster and create a shared starting point for project execution.

Action Required/Recommendations:

No admin action is required. You may want to inform users that this new Copilot skill is becoming available in PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web.

Compliance considerations:

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