Power Up Your Slides: A Quick Guide to Copilot in PowerPoint

Microsoft Copilot brings AI-powered creativity to PowerPoint, helping you design, write, and visualize presentations faster than ever. Here’s how to get started and try a feature that will transform your slides.

How to Enable Copilot in PowerPoint

1. Check Your Subscription and License

   • Ensure you have an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription (such as Business Standard, Business Premium, Business Basic, Apps for business/enterprise, E3, or E5).
   • You must also have a Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license assigned to your account. This add-on is purchased separately and is required for Copilot features in PowerPoint.
   • Learn more about Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing requirements

2. Update Microsoft PowerPoint

   • Open PowerPoint and go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now to ensure you have the latest version.

3. Sign In

   • Use your Microsoft 365 account credentials to sign in to PowerPoint.

4. Look for the Copilot Icon

   • Once enabled, you’ll see the Copilot icon (a sparkle or Copilot logo) in the PowerPoint ribbon, usually on the Home tab.

Copilot Feature: Instantly Generate a Presentation

With Copilot, you can create a complete presentation from a simple prompt:

1. Click the Copilot icon in the ribbon.
2. In the Copilot panel, type a prompt like:

   "Create a 5-slide presentation about the benefits of AI-powered productivity tools for the Tech Community."

3. Copilot will generate a well-structured, visually engaging presentation—ready for you to review and customize.

Pro Tip:

• You can ask Copilot to rewrite slide content, suggest images, or improve your design. Just select a slide, click Copilot, and describe what you want to enhance.

Copilot in PowerPoint is your creative partner—helping you turn ideas into polished presentations in record time. Try it out and see how it elevates your storytelling!