Short Version
Copilot’s new ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in PowerPoint helps you become a more confident presenter by analysing your presentation, spotting potential weak points and anticipating the questions your audience might ask. It now supports both the Anthropic and GPT-5.5 models. Rolled out late May 2026.

Details
The ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill analyses your presentation to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping you improve your storytelling and deliver more effectively. It surfaces insights so you can prepare for the questions you’re most likely to be asked. The skill supports both the Anthropic model and the GPT-5.5 model.


Availability
Rolled out late May 2026.

Source, related links and references
MC1318851 (Web).
MC1318852 (Windows Desktop).
MC1318854 (Mac).
Image(s): Microsoft.
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Page originally published
8th June 2026.


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