Summary
PowerPoint Copilot will introduce a “Record a Skill” feature in October 2026, allowing users to record and reuse workflows for common tasks. This enhances efficiency and consistency without requiring admin action. Organizations should inform support teams and users about this new capability.
Message ID: MC1490903
Published: Oct 7, 2026
Service: Microsoft 365 apps
Tag: New feature, User impact
Microsoft Message
Microsoft is introducing a Record a Skill capability in Copilot for PowerPoint. This capability helps users create reusable skills by recording actions in PowerPoint, so they can more easily repeat common PowerPoint tasks with Copilot.
Instead of manually recreating the same steps each time, users can record a workflow and use it as a repeatable skill. This can help users save time, improve consistency, and make Copilot in PowerPoint more useful for recurring presentation tasks.
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early October 2026 and is expected to complete in early October 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
Users who use Copilot in PowerPoint and create or reuse skills for PowerPoint workflows.
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
What will happen
- Users will be able to record actions in PowerPoint to create a repeatable skill for use with Copilot in PowerPoint.
- Recorded skills can help users repeat common PowerPoint workflows more efficiently.
- The capability is part of the existing skills experience with Copilot in PowerPoint.
- The feature will become available automatically as it rolls out.
Action Required/Recommendations
No admin action is required.
You may want to:
- Inform helpdesk and training teams about the new Record a Skill capability in Copilot for PowerPoint.
- Share guidance with users who frequently repeat the same PowerPoint tasks and may benefit from creating reusable skills.
- Review the support article when it becomes available: https://aka.ms/ppt-record-a-skill.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.