This new PowerPoint for the web feature release will provide access to PowerPoint Live in Teams and with just one click, will make it easier for presenters to present their presentations from PowerPoint directly to their remote meeting audience. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 80600.
Present your slides directly from PowerPoint for the web to a Teams meeting via PowerPoint Live in Teams.
Affected Workloads
- Microsoft Teams
- Office for the web
When this will happen
We will begin rolling this out in early May and complete rollout by mid-November (previously end of July).
How this will affect your organization
While in a Teams meeting, users will be able to present their slide presentations with one click of the Present in Teams button in PowerPoint for the web to the remote audience in Teams in PowerPoint Live mode.
There are two access points users can choose from. One is in the top right corner and the other is under the Slide Show tab.
Requirements
- Install Teams Desktop app
- Files must be stored on SharePoint or OneDrive for Business
- Presenter must join a meeting or a call before clicking the Present in Teams button in PowerPoint
What you need to do to prepare
You might want to notify your users about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.
Message ID: MC247656
Published: 30 March 2021
Updated: 17 August 2021
Effective: May 17, 2021
