Short Version
You will soon be able to create individual PowerPoint slides using Copilot. Due late April to early June 2025.
Details
We have been able to create PowerPoint presentations using Copilot for some time now. This update adds the ability to use Copilot to create a single slide. Here’s how:
1. Open an existing presentation or create a new presentation in PowerPoint.
2. Select the Add a slide option in the Copilot menu above your slide:
Or choose the New Slide with Copilot button on the ribbon:

3. Describe the slide you want Copilot to draft, select the paper clip button, or type / to select a reference file for your slide:

4. Click Send to generate the slide.
Edit the resulting slide yourself or recreate/refine it with Copilot.
Availability
Due late April to early June 2025.
Source, related links, and references
MC1056270.
365 Roadmap ID 477374.
Image(s): Microsoft.
Page originally published
26th April 2025 and kept up to date.
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