Creating a compelling presentation can be a time-consuming challenge. Turning a set of notes—or even a well-written Word document—into a clear, visually engaging deck often takes hours of formatting, layout adjustments, and design tweaks.

Microsoft has just introduced a feature that changes that.

With the latest update to Microsoft Copilot, you can now generate individual PowerPoint slides directly from a Word file. What once required significant effort can now be done in seconds.

What Is Copilot?

Copilot is Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, integrated into tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It’s designed to understand your intent and handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on strategy and communication.

How Does This New Feature Work?

You can now instruct Copilot to create a slide based on a section—or even the entirety—of your Word document. The result? A ready-to-edit slide with your content already in place.

• No more copy-pasting text.
• No more adjusting layouts or matching fonts.
• A professional starting point, ready for refinement.

While it doesn’t yet apply custom colors or background images, it provides a strong foundation, allowing teams to concentrate on fine-tuning the message rather than formatting.

Why It Matters for Businesses

Presentations remain a critical tool for communication—whether pitching to clients, reporting to leadership, or planning initiatives. But building them from scratch consumes valuable time and resources.

This update enables teams to:

• Start with a well-structured Word document.
• Convert it into slides in just a few clicks.
• Retain full control for customization and branding.

If your organization uses Microsoft 365 and has Copilot enabled, this feature is available now. Ensure your apps are updated, then look for “New Slide with Copilot” under the Home tab in PowerPoint, or click the Copilot button and select “Add a slide.”

The Bottom Line

This isn’t just about saving time—it’s about empowering teams to communicate ideas clearly and confidently without getting bogged down in formatting.

If PowerPoint presentations are part of your workflow, now is the time to explore what Copilot can do. Need help getting started? Let us know.