Short Version
Copilot in PowerPoint has a new built-in skill, Clarify my thinking, that asks you questions to help sharpen your ideas and improve your presentation before you share or present it. It was previously known as GrillMe. Rolling out from 8th October 2026.
Details
Clarify my thinking is a new built-in skill in Copilot in PowerPoint. It asks you questions about your presentation that help you sharpen your ideas before you share or present it. Working through them can help you refine your message, make your points clearer and strengthen the presentation overall.
You’ll find it with the other built-in skills in Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows, Mac and the web. It’s part of the existing Copilot in PowerPoint experience, so there’s nothing to switch on. You’ll need access to Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint to use it.
Microsoft previously called this skill “GrillMe”, and renamed it to something friendlier, so you may see the old name in earlier demos or announcements.
Availability
Rolling out from 8th October 2026.
Source, related links and references
Related: Record a skill with Copilot in PowerPoint.
See what else is new for PowerPoint and Copilot.
For Admins
No admin action required. The skill is enabled as part of the existing Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint experience, and existing Microsoft 365 Copilot admin controls and licensing requirements apply. MC1492161 (desktop), MC1492159 (Mac) and MC1492160 (web).
Page originally published
19th October 2026.
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