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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: PowerPoint Live introduces light mode for presenters

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Ends: 31 Dec 2026
Roadmap: 567469
Platforms: Desktop, Mac, Web

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Microsoft's start date: 26 Aug 2026
Last changed by Microsoft: 9 Oct 2026
First seen here: 19 Oct 2026
Versions seen: 1

What the notice says

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Updated October 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

What and why

We're improving the PowerPoint Live presenting experience in Microsoft Teams by introducing a new light mode option. With this update, presenters can choose from light, dark, classic, or high contrast modes while presenting. This enhancement provides greater flexibility, accessibility, and personalization, allowing presenters to use the display mode that best matches their preferences and working environment.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567469.

Rollout schedule

Targeted release: Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by late October 2026 (previously early September)
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by late November 2026 (previously late October)

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

Users who present PowerPoint content using PowerPoint Live in Microsoft Teams.

Platforms and services

Microsoft Teams
PowerPoint Live

What will happen

Presenters will be able to select from the following display modes when using PowerPoint Live:

Light mode
Dark mode
Classic mode
High contrast mode

Users can choose the mode that best aligns with their preferences and accessibility needs.

This change enhances the presenting experience and does not alter presentation content or attendee viewing experiences.

Action required and recommendations

No admin action is required.

Consider informing users who regularly present in Teams meetings about the new display mode options.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

567469

What changed

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This installation has seen one version of this notice, first on 19 Oct 2026. Later changes will show here.

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What this page cannot tell you

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