Summary
- Microsoft is adding Template Assessment in Brand Kits for PowerPoint templates to help Brand Managers evaluate Copilot compatibility.
- The feature provides recommendations to improve template consistency and on-brand presentation output when using Copilot.
- This is relevant to organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium and to teams managing PowerPoint templates in Brand Kits.
- Microsoft states no preparation action is required, but recommends informing Brand Managers and incorporating assessment into Brand Kit management.
Primary Service: M365 Copilot
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Oct 2026
Release End: 31 Oct 2026
Services: M365 Copilot, PowerPoint
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature, User Adoption
History
10/29/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’re introducing Template Assessment in Brand Kits. This new capability helps Brand Managers evaluate how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot and provides actionable recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is required.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-October 2026 and expected to complete by late October 2026
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Brand Managers who manage PowerPoint templates in Brand Kits
Platforms and services
- Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Brand Kits
What will happen
- Brand Managers can assess how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot.
- Template Assessment provides actionable recommendations for improving templates.
- Brand Managers can apply the recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required to prepare for this feature.
We recommend that organizations:
- Inform Brand Managers about Template Assessment.
- Encourage Brand Managers to assess PowerPoint templates as part of their Brand Kit setup and management process.
Learn more
Build templates that work well with Copilot | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as usual for your organization.