Short Version
You will soon be able to reference Excel files when using Copilot to create PowerPoint slides. Now due late November to mid-December 2025.

Details
With Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint, you will soon be able to reference Excel files as you create slides, making it easier to add data to your presentations.

Reference an Excel file when selecting “New Slide with Copilot” from the PowerPoint ribbon or “Add a slide” from the Copilot button above the slide:


Key points:

  • Reference one Excel file at a time when creating a slide
  • The Excel file must be stored in OneDrive
  • Recommended maximum file size is 24MB
  • Include a topic in your prompt to focus the slide content
  • Create slides that include charts or tables based on the Excel data
  • You need a Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licence, plus a Copilot license
  • Coming to PowerPoint on Web, Windows and Mac



Availability
Due early August to late September 2025.
Now due late November to mid-December 2025.

Source, related links, and references
MC1130389.
365 Roadmap IDs 497537, 497538, and 497539.
Create a new presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint – Microsoft Support.
Add a slide from a file with Copilot in PowerPoint – Microsoft Support.

Page originally published
13th August 2025, and kept up to date.

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