summary: Microsoft decided not to proceed with the PowerPoint Copilot feature that generates text using slide context. This AI-driven tool would have allowed users to create titles, summaries, or captions via natural language prompts. No admin action is needed, and a Copilot license was required.
Updated May 12, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this feature at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Copilot in PowerPoint is getting smarter. Soon, users will be able to generate a compelling title, concise summary, or captions for visuals simply by describing what they want in natural language. Copilot will use the context of the slide to generate relevant text, helping users turn ideas into content quickly and efficiently.
Note: A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs: 513427, 513428 and 513429.
When this will happen:General Availability (Worldwide): We have decided not to move forward with this feature at this time.
How this affects your organization:- Who is affected: Users of PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint Online Web.
- What will happen:
- A new Copilot dropdown (pen icon) will appear for blank textboxes.
- Editors will see a prompt box to enter instructions for generating text.
- The feature will be on by default.
- No admin action is required before rollout.
- You may want to:
- Notify users about this new capability.
- Update internal documentation to reflect the change.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does this change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML capabilities that interact with customer data? | Yes. Copilot uses generative AI to analyze slide content and generate text based on user prompts. |
| Does this change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can now describe desired content in natural language and receive AI-generated text directly in PowerPoint. |
