PowerPoint Transformed: Latest Copilot Features That Streamline Presentation Creation 

Welcome to the second installment of our Copilot update series! After exploring Copilot Chat and enhancements, today we'll take a look at the exciting PowerPoint updates that are transforming how we create and refine presentations.  

If you missed Part I be sure to catch up on tips & tricks for Copilot Chat by clicking here. 

Build compelling stories with Narrative Builder 

The new Narrative Builder in PowerPoint helps you create engaging presentations faster than ever:  

• Start with a branded template or new file  
• Let Narrative Builder outline your presentation structure  
• Automatically generate speaker notes and appropriate animations  
• Be presentation-ready in a fraction of the usual time  

Polish your content with auto-rewrite features 

Fine-tune your slides with PowerPoint's new auto-rewrite capabilities. Simply select a text box and click the Copilot icon that appears. Choose from options to:  

• Auto-rewrite text for clearer messaging  

• Condense lengthy text for better visual impact  
• Transform casual language into more professional-sounding content  
  

Transform PDFs and document links into presentations  

Creating presentations from existing documents has been revolutionized. Copilot in PowerPoint can now read and search your PDF files, whether you link to them directly or let Copilot find them. This capability allows you to quickly transform lengthy reports or research papers into concise, visually appealing presentations without manual retyping or reformatting.  

Maintain brand consistency with SharePoint integration  

PowerPoint now connects with your organization's SharePoint asset library, so you have quick access to approved, brand-consistent images. This integration ensures that your presentations align with company branding guidelines without requiring you to manually search through asset repositories.  . 

Listen to responses with Read Aloud 

PowerPoint now offers Read Aloud for Copilot responses, enhancing your workflow with audio options. This feature lets you:  

• Hear Copilot's responses read aloud directly from the chat pane  

• Listen to responses while multitasking or reviewing other content  

• Process information in multiple ways for better retention  
  

This functionality is available across platforms, including web, desktop, and Mac versions, ensuring you can work your way regardless of your preferred device.  

Generate speaker notes 

Generate summaries based on multiple emails, presentations, and Teams chats  

PowerPoint's new capability to generate slide-specific speaker notes transforms how you prepare for presentations. With this feature, Copilot crafts speaker notes tailored to each slide, saving time and improving clarity.  

Ask questions about your presentation  

Interact with your presentation content in an entirely new way using Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature allows you to summarize a presentation or answer specific questions about it.  

Simply ask questions like "What is the goal of this project?" or "Summarize slide 5" to get instant insights about your content. This makes it easier to understand complex presentations, prepare for Q&A sessions, or quickly grasp the key points of complex deck shared by colleagues.  

Create presentations from your files   

Transform your content creation process with Copilot's ability to generate entire presentations:   

Turn prompts into presentations: Generate presentations from a simple prompt, eliminating the blank-slate challenge.  

Add content from your files: Pull key facts and data from a single file, keeping your narrative focused and backed by specific information.  

Work Smarter, Not Harder  

By automating structure creation, streamlining content refinement, and providing intelligent assistance at every step, Copilot continues to evolve as an indispensable part of your presentation development process.  

If you're interested in learning more about implementing these Copilot features across your organization, reach out to our Managed Services team today!