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MC1461152: PowerPoint for Windows and Mac Gets Copilot Skill to Create Interactive Slides

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This is a feature introduction in PowerPoint for Windows and Mac, currently rolling out under the Copilot Frontier programme. Admin impact is limited to awareness, communication, and possible training updates. End users in the preview will see a new experience for creating interactive slides, which represents a noticeable UI and workflow addition. Urgency is moderate as it is part of an optional preview with no mandatory configuration, but awareness and training preparation may be required for adopter organisations.
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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

PowerPoint now has a Create interactive slides feature for Windows and Mac, helping users build full-slide visuals for complex information and comparisons.
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END USERS

Users may notice a new option to create interactive, full-slide visuals in PowerPoint.
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IT ADMINS

Review guidance with training and support teams and update any internal PowerPoint process documentation if needed.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Rolling out:
In progress

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

Create interactive slides in PowerPoint with Copilot skill (Windows and Mac)
Message ID: MC1461152 (Updated)

[What and why:]

We’re introducing Create interactive slides in PowerPoint for Windows and Mac. This capability helps users create interactive, full-slide visuals that explain complex concepts, timelines, comparisons, systems, and data.

By making sophisticated visual communication easier to create directly in PowerPoint, this experience can help users communicate ideas more clearly and create engaging presentations with less manual effort.

[Rollout schedule:]

  • Frontier (Worldwide):
    • Desktop: Available now.
    • Mac: Rolling out now and expected to complete by early September 2026.

[Impact on your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • PowerPoint for Windows users who have access to this capability.

Platforms:

  • PowerPoint for Windows and Mac.

After the feature becomes available, eligible users will be able to use Create interactive slides to produce full-slide visual experiences for scenarios such as:

  • Explaining complex concepts.
  • Presenting timelines.
  • Comparing options or information.
  • Illustrating systems and relationships.
  • Communicating data visually.

Organizations participating in the Microsoft Copilot Frontier program can evaluate the preview experience before general availability. Frontier capabilities are pre-release experiences and may change before reaching general availability.

[Action required / recommendations:]

No action is required before rollout.

We recommend that administrators:

  • Review this information with presentation support, adoption, training, and help desk teams.
  • Consider identifying Frontier participants who can evaluate the capability and provide feedback before general availability.
  • Update internal PowerPoint guidance or training materials if your organization maintains standardized presentation-creation processes.
  • Review the Microsoft Copilot Frontier program documentation: Get started with the Microsoft Copilot Frontier Program.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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