Use case · Microsoft PowerPoint
Turn a document into slides
Need to present a report, plan or proposal you already wrote? Copilot in PowerPoint can turn your document into a draft presentation, complete with an outline, images and speaker notes, so you start with slides instead of a blank screen.
App Microsoft PowerPoint
Time 15 to 30 minutes
Level Beginner
Before you start
A Copilot license
You need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Some home plans do not include creating a presentation from a file.
A document in the cloud
Save your Word, PDF or text file in OneDrive or SharePoint so Copilot can find it.
Your template
Start from your organization's PowerPoint template so the new slides match your brand from the start.
How to do it in PowerPoint
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Tip: add one slide at a time
Already have a deck? Select the Copilot button, then Add a slide, and reference your document. Point Copilot to one section or topic for the best results.
Prompts to try
Copy a prompt into Copilot. Replace anything in brackets with your own details.
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Responsible use
Check before you act
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Troubleshooting
Do not see Copilot or a recap?
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Go further
Based on Microsoft support guidance for Copilot in PowerPoint, current as of October 2026. Features depend on your license and your organization's settings. centerofAIExcellence.com