Microsoft PowerPoint: Reference a TXT file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Users will be able to reference TXT files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. The rollout starts in April 2025 for public preview and May 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required.

When creating a presentation in Copilot for Microsoft PowerPoint, users will be able to reference TXT files in addition to Microsoft Word files.

A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.

This message applies to PowerPoint for Windows desktop, PowerPoint for Mac desktop, and PowerPoint on the web.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 488795, Roadmap ID 488796, and Roadmap ID 488794.

When this will happen:

Public Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

After this rollout, users can see TXT files when searching for files that Copilot can use to create a presentation. Select the Copilot icon from the PowerPoint ribbon, choose Create a presentation from file, and search for TXT files by file name or paste the URL of your TXT file from Microsoft OneDrive or Microsoft SharePoint:

What you need to do to prepare:

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This feature will be available by default.

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Learn more: Create a new presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint – Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)

Message ID: MC1056264


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