MC1521606 - Create project kickoff presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1521606.
MS Message Center's Summary
Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot skill in PowerPoint to help users generate formal project kickoff presentations covering goals, roles, and milestones. The rollout begins worldwide in mid October 2026 and concludes by late October 2026 across Windows, Mac, and Web platforms. Administrators should review internal communication plans to ensure users are aware of this new productivity capability.
- Administrator impact
- No direct administrator action is required.
- End user impact
- Users will see a new option in PowerPoint to quickly draft structured project kickoff presentations using Copilot.
- Importance
- 2/10: This is a standard feature rollout that enhances user functionality without requiring administrative configuration or causing service disruption.
Microsoft Summary
Copilot in PowerPoint will help users create formal project kickoff presentations, aligning teams on goals, roles, milestones, and more. Rolling out worldwide mid to late October 2026 for PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web. No admin action required; no compliance issues identified.
- Message Center ID
- MC1521606
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- New feature
- Published
- 2026-10-22
- Last updated
- 2026-10-22
- Expires
- 2026-11-30
[What and Why:] We are introducing a new Copilot skill in PowerPoint that helps users create formal project kickoff presentations for kickoff meetings, project launches, and new-project alignment. The skill helps teams align on project goals, roles, milestones, scope, risks, schedule, success measures, and next steps. [Rollout Schedule:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid October 2026 and expect to complete by late October 2026. [Impact on Your Organization:] Who is affected: Users with access to Copilot in PowerPoint. Platforms/Services: Microsoft 365 apps (PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web) What will happen: Users will be able to use a scenario-specific skill to create project kickoff presentation drafts. This can help project teams prepare alignment materials faster and create a shared starting point for project execution. [Action Required/Recommendations:] No admin action is required. You may want to inform users that this new Copilot skill is becoming available in PowerPoint on Win32, Mac, and Web. [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.