(Updated) 'Add explainer video' Skill in PPT Copilot
Returned by 2 reference tenants · Corroborated by Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill FernandoRollout
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Schedule dates changed in the text
Date phrases in schedule sentences differ between the versions this installation saw- Seen 11 Nov 2026
early November 2026, mid November 2026
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredUpdated November 11, 2026: Rollout is currently paused. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
What and Why
Use the "Add explainer video" skill in Copilot for PowerPoint. This is a built-in skill rolling out as an experimental skill to Frontier users. Available on desktop, Mac, and web.
Rollout Schedule
Frontier/Insider (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
Impact on Your Organization
Ability to convert a static slide into an animated explainer video.
Action Required/Recommendations
No admin action is required.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
What changed
Between the versions this installation saw, newest first- Title
'Add explainer video' Skill in PPT Copilot→ (Updated) 'Add explainer video' Skill in PPT Copilot - Notice end date
10 Dec 2026→ 1 Feb 2027 - Tags
New feature→ Updated message, New feature
Updated November 11, 2026: Rollout is currently paused. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience. [What and Why:] Use the "Add explainer video" skill in Copilot for … Available on desktop, Mac, and web. [Rollout Schedule:] Frontier/Insider (Worldwide): We will
begin rolling out on early November 2026 and expectcommunicate via Message center when we are ready tocomplete by mid November 2026.proceed. [Impact on Your Organization:] Ability to convert a static slide into an …- Title
- · first version seen
Archive version history
Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill FernandoThese are the archive's capture times. They are separate from the versions returned by our reference tenants.
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Updated November 11, 2026: Rollout is currently paused. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience. What and Why: Use the "Add explainer video" skill in Copilot for PowerPoint. This is a built-in skill rolling out as an experimental skill to Frontier users. Available on desktop, Mac, and web. Rollout Schedule: Frontier/Insider (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Impact on Your Organization: Ability to convert a static slide into an animated explainer video. Action Required/Recommendations: No admin action is required. Compliance considerations: No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
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