If you’ve ever spent more time designing a slide than writing the content, you’re not alone. PowerPoint is still one of the most-used business tools—and one of the biggest time drains. Whether you’re preparing a pitch, reporting to leadership, or updating your team, creating slides from scratch can eat up hours.

Now Microsoft Copilot has a feature that changes the game: it can turn your Word documents into editable slides instantly. If you're unsure how AI tools like this may affect your cybersecurity posture, you can always book a FREE cybersecurity risk assessment and we’ll walk you through it.

Here’s Why This Copilot Update Is a Big Deal for Productivity

Copilot is Microsoft’s built-in AI assistant—and with this new update, it can take a section of your Word doc and build slides around it automatically. No more copy-pasting, no more stressing over matching fonts, and no more staring at blank layouts. This isn't just about speed; it's about helping your team stay focused on ideas instead of formatting.

If you’re already working in Microsoft 365, this is the kind of automation that frees up time for higher-value work. Want to see where Copilot shines beyond PowerPoint? Check out these five Copilot benefits that can supercharge your team’s day-to-day.

How It Works and What You’ll Need to Use It

To use this feature, you’ll need an active Microsoft 365 subscription with a Copilot license, and the latest versions of Word and PowerPoint.

1. Start from PowerPoint with Copilot

Open PowerPoint, head to the Home tab, and click “Add a slide” under the Copilot icon.You’ll get a prompt to pull content from an existing Word file.

2. Choose the Content You Want to Convert

You can select specific paragraphs, entire sections, or the full doc.Copilot will handle layout, slide structure, and content placement.

3. Fine-Tune the Result (Or Let It Stand)

The slides will be fully editable, so your team can refine, adjust, or brand them.

Even if your branding isn’t perfect yet, this feature gets you 90% of the way there.

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Small Improvements That Add Up to Big Time Savings

It’s not just about convenience. In a fast-paced workday, every minute matters. This feature frees your staff from wasting energy on formatting and lets them focus on getting the message right.

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Give Your Team Smarter Tools—Not More To-Do Lists

Presentation creation no longer needs to be a multi-hour task. Let AI handle the grunt work while your team focuses on what actually moves your business forward.

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