AI (short for artificial intelligence) is the wave of the future. With the addition of Copilot in PowerPoint, you can now use it to make great presentations in less time.
In this tutorial, I'll show you all you need to know about Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint. This powerful new AI tool is integrated with PowerPoint! And it promises amazing ways to improve and streamline your workflow. We’ll explore what Copilot PowerPoint is and what it does. You’ll know everything you need to start using Copilot PowerPoint AI today.
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What Is Copilot in PowerPoint?
So, what is Copilot for PowerPoint? It’s part of the broader Microsoft Copilot landscape of AI-powered chatbot tools. If you’re familiar with the popular OpenAI ChatGPT-4, think of Copilot alongside it.
Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, built Copilot using the GPT-4 model. Then, it was integrated across Microsoft’s app landscape. You’ll find Copilot AI tools in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, along with the Bing search engine and more.
Copilot in PowerPoint is billed as a digital assistant. In other words, it’s an AI tool that you can use to work faster and more efficiently. It can perform an array of analyses, along with basic design tasks, optimizations, and more.
It doesn’t fully replace tasks that you perform yourself in PowerPoint. But it automates many steps and serves as a thoughtful tool to help your work become its best.
For much more about Copilot AI and how it works, check out our full tutorial guide now:
How Do I Access Copilot for PowerPoint?
We’ve explored exactly what Copilot PowerPoint is. But how do you get Copilot in PowerPoint? It’s now easier than ever. In early 2024, Microsoft began offering subscriptions to Copilot Pro. Copilot Pro is currently available in select regions due to language support.
Copilot Pro brings the full suite of features to your favorite Microsoft Office apps - like PowerPoint. Let's walk through how to activate Copilot in PowerPoint from start to finish.
1. How to Purchase Copilot for PowerPoint
Copilot Pro is currently priced at $20 USD per month. It’s a necessary purchase if you want to use Copilot with your Microsoft 365 apps. This includes use in PowerPoint. It also offers helpful features that you can use elsewhere. Chief among these is access to both the powerful GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo models, even when use traffic is very high. As a premium subscriber, your work will be prioritized in the system.
To add Copilot in PowerPoint, you’ll need to visit Microsoft’s Copilot page here. There, you can purchase a license after logging into your existing Microsoft account.
2. How to Set Up Copilot in PowerPoint
Setting up Copilot in PowerPoint is easy. You only have to do it once. After you’ve purchased Copilot, launch your installed copy of PowerPoint. This works on Windows or Mac, so whichever system you prefer is supported by Copilot in 2024.
With PowerPoint open, go to PowerPoint’s menu. Then, click Update License. The license refreshes, recognizing that you’ve purchased Copilot for PowerPoint. Now, you’ll find Copilot active on the Home tab on the ribbon. Look on the far right side, where you'll see a Copilot button.
To launch PowerPoint Copilot, simply click on this button. When you click, the Copilot sidebar menu opens on the right side of your screen.
Just like that, you’re up and running with Copilot for PowerPoint. Now, let’s learn about its powerful features and how to use them right away!
How to Use Copilot in PowerPoint
It’s time to take a look at exactly what PowerPoint Copilot can do for you. We’ll take a look at key features and top tips to work with Copilot successfully.
As I show you how to use Copilot, I’ll use a premium Microsoft PowerPoint template from Envato Elements. It’s called the Contact PowerPoint Template. You can download it today to follow along with our tutorial guide below.
1. Add Content to Your Slides
PowerPoint AI with Copilot can perform an array of edits. One of the simplest and most useful cases involves having Copilot for PowerPoint add content to your slides. Instead of adding content yourself, ask Copilot to insert what you want to see.
Currently, this works for text, images, and more. Copilot can also edit certain graphics, but this feature set is limited as of early 2024. It'll be expanded later as Copilot features and functionality are added.
Let’s take a look at how this works. Begin on slide #1 in the deck. As you can see, it’s a cover slide. It's got some simple graphics, along with a text placeholder. With Copilot in PowerPoint, you can edit this text without actually adjusting the content on the slide!
Navigate to the Copilot sidebar menu. Click into the input box found in the lower section of the menu. Here, let’s ask Copilot to “change the text on this slide to Envato Elements.” Hit Enter (or click the arrow icon) and watch what happens.
In moments, the text you’ve asked for displays. You don’t have to waste time navigating through menus or clicking all over a slide. Tell AI for PowerPoint Copilot what you want to see, and it'll create it for you. It’s that easy.
You can also ask PowerPoint Copilot to choose and add images, text effects, and more. It’s an easy way to build creative slides faster than ever before.
2. Gain Insights With Summaries
Ever been faced with the need to quickly digest a PowerPoint presentation? When you've got a deck with dozens or hundreds of slides, you know you've got plenty of information at your fingertips. But if you’re pressed for time, how can you understand key details quickly?
One of the top AI PowerPoint Copilot features is the ability to summarize the contents of a presentation. It’s remarkably easy. Simply ask Copilot to“summarize what’s in this PowerPoint for me.” You’ll soon receive a quick and concise summary of the key points found in your slide deck.
You can also tailor and focus questions like this in Copilot PowerPoint. It’s easy to ask for a summary of just one or two slides. The capability is built-in! Simply request what you need, and watch as PowerPoint AI Copilot answers your summary questions in just a few seconds.
3. Get Answers to Questions - No Scrolling Required
PowerPoint presentations are packed with details and facts. If they’re lengthy, it can seem overwhelming to find the answers that you need. Consider a slide deck with 100 slides.
Someone asks you for the total annual sales from Germany. You know this detail is in the slide deck, but where? Wouldn’t it be great to find it at a glance?
This is a great example of the power of Copilot in PowerPoint.
Here, let’s keyboard in “What are the annual sales in Germany?” Hit Enter, and watch as Copilot AI PowerPoint goes to work. In moments, it'll find the relevant information and show it to you. Here, the answer is $22 million.
Using Copilot PowerPoint to answer questions is an excellent way to make use of the information and knowledge found in any slide deck. Instead of searching endlessly, put Copilot to work. The answers you need are right at your fingertips.
4. Use AI for PowerPoint to Brainstorm and Generate Ideas
Copilot in PowerPoint is a great way to generate new ideas for your presentations. Often, we've got topics that we want to share. But how do you know the best way to do this? Think of Copilot AI PowerPoint as a trusty sidekick to help you brainstorm.And Copilot is just one of many trends in 2024. Read this article to learn more:
With the power of the GPT-4 language model, bounce ideas off Copilot PowerPoint. If you’re struggling to concisely share your ideas, Copilot can help.
You can ask for ideas on how to clarify your thoughts or new ways to share a concept that you’re working on. While these aren’t edits you make to a slide, they’re the foundation for what you share.
5. Request Ideas on Slide Order and Sequencing
Slides in your PowerPoint deck are sequenced in a certain order. That’s especially true if you’re using premium template designs. As you work, you may find that you want to reorder your slides. But what's the best sequence?
This is a final key way that PowerPoint Copilot can work for you. Simply ask it to “organize this presentation,” and you’re well on the way. In doing this, Copilot will perform a smart analysis of all the content in your slide deck.
Then, it'll suggest a new sequence so that each and every slide logically follows the last. It’s a spectacular way to ensure that your content flows seamlessly. You and your audience will enjoy the benefits every day.
The Top Source for the Best Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Templates (With Unlimited Downloads)
Templates are the best way to work with AI PowerPoint in 2024 and beyond. And the best source for these is Envato Elements. Elements offers thousands of premium Microsoft PowerPoint templatesfrom an ever-expanding library. For a flat monthly rate, download and use as many of these amazing templates as you want!
That’s not all. As an Elements subscriber, you’ll gain access to tens of millions of stunning digital assets. These include fonts, music, stock photos, graphics, and so much more. Every single one of them is included in the incredible unlimited downloads offer.
Now, Elements makes it easier than ever to source the perfect digital content for your next project. That’s thanks to the powerful new AI-driven search assistant, available now!
All you've got to do is describe your creative project needs in just a few words. In moments, the perfect digital assets will be sourced and delivered to you. It helps you find top content from the vast Envato Elements library in record time.
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Start Using AI for PowerPoint Copilot Today
In this tutorial, you learned how to use Copilot in PowerPoint. We explored PowerPoint AI Copilot: what it does and how to access it. Then, we looked at cool features and ways to work with Copilot for PowerPoint today.
As AI technology expands and improves, so will Copilot. But even now, in 2024, it’s an amazingly useful tool to help you work faster, better, and smarter in Microsoft PowerPoint. Pair it today with stunning Envato Elements PowerPoint templates, and you’re on the way to creating remarkable slide decks in record speed.
