PowerPoint for the Web: “Editor Pane” retirement notice [MC1181280]

Message ID: MC1181280

Introduction

To improve consistency and quality across Microsoft 365 writing experiences, Microsoft will retire the Editor Pane in PowerPoint for the Web. This pane, previously available as a preview feature, offered grammar and style suggestions. However, it no longer meets the standards for intelligent writing assistance and will be removed. Users can continue to rely on built-in spell check and Copilot in PowerPoint for enhanced writing support.

When this will happen:

The Editor Pane will be retired and removed from PowerPoint for the Web in January 2026.

How this affects your organization:

• Who is affected: All users of PowerPoint for the Web who currently use the Editor Pane for writing suggestions.
• What will happen:
  • The Editor Pane will no longer be available after January 2026.
  • Built-in spell check will remain available and active by default.
  • Copilot in PowerPoint offers enhanced writing support, including context-aware suggestions and natural language prompts.
  • No admin configuration changes are required.

What you can do to prepare:

• No action is required.
• Admins may wish to:
  • Inform helpdesk and support teams of the retirement to avoid confusion.
  • Update internal documentation if it references the Editor Pane.
  • Encourage users to explore Copilot in PowerPoint for advanced writing assistance.

Compliance considerations:

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

Source: Microsoft

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