MC1546430 - 'Add explainer video' Skill in PPT Copilot
Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1546430.
MS Message Center's Summary
Microsoft is introducing the add explainer video skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Frontier users across desktop, Mac, and web platforms. Rolling out from early to mid November 2026, this experimental feature converts static slides into animated explainer videos. Administrators should inform internal stakeholders about this new capability and monitor user feedback during the preview phase.
- Administrator impact
- No direct administrator action is required.
- End user impact
- Users will gain the ability to transform static presentation slides into animated explainer videos.
- Importance
- 2/10: This is a low impact preview feature rollout for specific users that requires no administrative setup.
Microsoft Summary
The "Add explainer video" skill in PowerPoint Copilot, available on desktop, Mac, and web, will roll out to Frontier users worldwide from early to mid-November 2026. It converts static slides into animated explainer videos. No admin action or compliance concerns are required.
- Message Center ID
- MC1546430
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- New feature
- Published
- 2026-11-10
- Last updated
- 2026-11-10
- Expires
- 2026-12-10
[What and Why:] Use the "Add explainer video" skill in Copilot for PowerPoint. This is a built-in skill rolling out as an experimental skill to Frontier users. Available on desktop, Mac, and web. [Rollout Schedule:] Frontier/Insider (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on early November 2026 and expect to complete by mid November 2026. [Impact on Your Organization:] Ability to convert a static slide into an animated explainer video. [Action Required/Recommendations:] No admin action is required. [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.