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Microsoft PowerPoint: Assess templates for use with Copilot in Brand Kits

From Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando · Microsoft may not have sent this notice to your tenant.

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What and why

We’re introducing Template Assessment in Brand Kits. This new capability helps Brand Managers evaluate how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot and provides actionable recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.

A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is required.

Rollout schedule

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-October 2026 and expected to complete by late October 2026

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

  • Brand Managers who manage PowerPoint templates in Brand Kits

Platforms and services

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Brand Kits

What will happen

  • Brand Managers can assess how well a PowerPoint template will work with Copilot.
  • Template Assessment provides actionable recommendations for improving templates.
  • Brand Managers can apply the recommendations to help Copilot create more consistent, on-brand presentations.

Action required and recommendations

No action is required to prepare for this feature.

We recommend that organizations:

  • Inform Brand Managers about Template Assessment.
  • Encourage Brand Managers to assess PowerPoint templates as part of their Brand Kit setup and management process.

Compliance considerations

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