Create a new presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint

Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac PowerPoint for iPad

Note

If you don't see Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote, it might not be included with your Microsoft 365 subscription or available based on your organization's settings. Learn which Copilot license you have.

Last Updated: Oct 2026

  1. Start a new presentation in PowerPoint.

  2. Open Copilot Chat using the Copilot icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

    Screenshot that shows the Copilot icon outlined in red at the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint screen.

  3. If you want, choose an AI model from the model selector, or leave it set to Auto.

    Screenshot that shows the AI model selector in Copilot Chat.

  4. If your organization requires a Brand Kit, in Select brand, choose the Brand Kit you want Copilot to use for the presentation. If you're a consumer, your organization doesn't require a Brand Kit, or your organization hasn't created one yet, you can skip this step.

    Screenshot that shows the Select brand option highlighted in the Copilot prompt menu.

  5. If you selected a Brand Kit, you'll see it attached to the prompt box.

    If you need to create or update a Brand Kit first, select Manage kits, add or update brand assets such as logos, templates, fonts, colors, images, icons, brand voice, style, and skills, then select Publish Brand Kit to make it available in Copilot. See Create and manage official Brand Kits in Microsoft Copilot for details.

  6. In the prompt box, describe the presentation you want Copilot to create. For examples, see Edit with Copilot in PowerPoint.

  7. Copilot may ask clarifying questions, such as who the audience is, how long the deck should be, which template or design direction to use, and what kind of imagery to include. Answer the questions or skip them and let Copilot decide.

  8. Copilot will gather context, generate content, and use your selected template to create the presentation. If you selected a Brand Kit, Copilot also applies it.