How to use Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint to improve your presentations. By leveraging the full potential of Microsoft Copilot, you can easily transform your ideas into organized and persuasive presentations that will make you stand out in your presentation.
- Open the PowerPoint software and make sure you have installed and logged in the Microsoft 365 Copilot (work version) or Copilot Pro (home version) license.
- In the powerpoint ribbon, select the "Home" tab and click the "copilot" button.
- In the copilot pane, select the "Create Presentation" option.
- Enter a topic or outline prompt for the presentation you want to create. For example, enter "Create a presentation about outdoor activities, including sections on hiking, camping, water sports, and biking."
- copilot will automatically generate a complete draft of the presentation based on the information you provide.
Convert existing documents into presentations
- You can convert word documents or pdf files (requires Microsoft 365 Copilot Work Edition license) into presentations.
- In the copilot pane, select the "Create presentation from document" option.
- Point the document you want to convert to copilot, and copilot will automatically analyze the document content, generate slides, and apply the appropriate layout and theme.
- This feature simplifies the document conversion process and ensures accurate presentation of content and optimization of visual effects.
Edit and optimize presentations
- You can ask copilot to add new slides with a simple command. For example, tell Copilot "Add a slide about fishing" and it will instantly generate a slide for you that fits the topic.
- Use the tools provided by copilot to optimize layout, choose color schemes and font styles.
- You can ask copilot to adjust the text format to make the presentation more professional and clear.
- Copilot also allows you to precisely control the timing of animations, making presentations more lively and interesting.
Add speaker notes and references

- You can easily add speaker notes to your slides for easy reference during your presentation.
- Just tell copilot what you want to add notes to and it will automatically add it for you.
- Copilot can also help you organize and add reference materials to ensure the accuracy and authority of your presentation.