M365 Copilot for Word and PowerPoint Announcements

There were tons of new announcements made back in November 2024 at Microsoft Ignite, and I am still digging my way through them all.  Specifically, M365 Copilot with Word and PowerPoint, there were some new scenarios announced which I found interesting.

Word Copilot

• You can now create new document content by referencing meeting or email content, in addition to previously being able to reference files.
• When drafting content in Word, Copilot will use files, emails, and meeting information to assist in drafting.
• Copilot will cite sources when drafting, allowing you to investigate how the content was created.
• New prompts provide examples to help you get started.
• The Coaching feature offers suggestions on structure, flow, and tone.
• An automatic summary feature for Word documents is available, which is useful for long files. A similar feature is also available in SharePoint/OneDrive to view a summary of the file without opening it.

PowerPoint Copilot

• Introducing the new Copilot PowerPoint Starter Template, designed to enable users to create branded presentations seamlessly.
• The Narrative Builder feature is based on a selected file and will generate a presentation with that content. Additionally, users can continue to add other files as they refine their narrative.
• Copilot utilizes images stored in asset libraries, including SharePoint Organization Asset Library and now Templafy.
• Once slides are created, Copilot can assist in rewriting the text on a slide, such as condensing the amount of text.
• Copilot facilitates the acquisition of images for your slides, whether by generating AI-created images with a simple prompt, selecting ideal stock photos, or incorporating brand-specific images.
• New features have been introduced to assist in finalizing a presentation, including auto-generated speaker notes, animations, and transitions.
• With Copilot Translation, you can translate an entire PowerPoint presentation into one of 40 languages while maintaining the design integrity of each slide.

References

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-in-word-at-ignite-2024/4303448

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot-in-powerpoint-at-ignite-2024/4298971

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/keep-your-presentations-on-brand-with-copilot-in-powerpoint/4295913