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Summary
- Introduction of Agent Mode in PowerPoint for web, allowing users to edit presentations conversationally with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Users can refine layouts and content while preserving existing formatting, structure, and branding.
- Copilot Chat enables interaction for editing and enhancing presentations using enterprise data.
- Default access to Agent Mode for all eligible users; no administrative action is required.
- No compliance considerations identified; users are encouraged to explore the new feature.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Feb 2026
Release End: 15 Mar 2026
Services: M365 Copilot
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption
History
1/21/2026 Item Added to Message Center
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Introduction
Agent Mode in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a conversational way for users to edit presentations while maintaining existing formatting, structure, and branding. This enhancement enables users to guide Copilot to update slides, refine layouts, and iterate on content using enterprise data. This capability is available in PowerPoint for the web.
Screenshot – Entry point for PowerPoint Agent Mode
This message is associated with Roadmap IDs 548520 and 548646.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin mid-February 2026 and complete by mid-March 2026.
How this will affect your organization
Who is affected:
Users in your organization who use the PowerPoint web application and have Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
What will happen:
- Users will gain access to Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for PowerPoint for the web.
- Users can interact with Copilot Chat to edit and refine presentation content.
- Formatting, structure, and branding will be preserved.
- Users can use Enterprise assets to further enhance the presentation.
- Agent mode is available to all eligible users by default; no action is needed by Admins.
Note: Agent Mode is part of Copilot Chat within PowerPoint for the web and is not a standalone feature.
What you need to do to prepare
No action is required.
- Communicate availability of Agent Mode to helpdesk staff and users.
- Encourage users to explore the feature to improve presentation workflows.
- Review and update internal documentation if you provide guidance on PowerPoint for the web or Copilot usage.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.