Agent update
Copilot in Word and PowerPoint
On 9 Mar 2026, Microsoft made Copilot in Word generally available for agentic drafting in the open document, and began rolling out Agent Mode in PowerPoint so Copilot can build and edit decks in place, using your organisation's templates and themes.
How to use Copilot in Word and PowerPoint for small business
A consultant can ask Word to turn recent emails, meetings and files into a project brief with an executive summary, clear headings and a list of open risks, then keep editing in the same file with the team. A practice manager can refresh a monthly report by replacing last month's figures from recent emails and chats, leaving the table structure in place. A marketing coordinator can start a branded PowerPoint from a short brief, turn dense bullets into a chart, and ask Copilot to check a slide against the organisation's brand kit.
Word is generally available on Windows, the web and Mac for Microsoft 365 Copilot users. PowerPoint began rolling out on the web, with Windows and Mac to follow in the following months. Changes happen in the shared file, so you are not passing copies around. The announcement does not mention country availability, or a price beyond a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence.
Most useful for: Executive Assistant – Prepare meeting packs, briefing notes and papers for the executive, Marketing Manager – Write the marketing plan and budget for the quarter, including goals, channels and campaigns, Business Management Consultant – Write a findings report and recommended implementation plan
Frequently asked questions
Which plan do I need, and is PowerPoint on the desktop yet?
You need Microsoft 365 Copilot. At announcement, PowerPoint's agentic editing was rolling out on the web, with Windows and Mac due in the following months. Word was already on Windows, the web and Mac. No separate add-on price is listed.
Will it stay on brand and keep my team in one file?
In Word, Copilot works in the same document your team is editing, and can apply Word-native styles. In PowerPoint, it is designed to use your organisation's templates and themes, including approved colours, layouts and images. Microsoft also says it honours Microsoft 365 permissions and sensitivity labels.
Is agentic drafting in Word generally available, and on which platforms?
Yes. Microsoft says Copilot in Word is generally available on Windows, the web and Mac for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, and it works in the open document your team is editing. PowerPoint's agentic editing was rolling out on the web first, with Windows and Mac to follow in the following months.