Roadmap ID 571198
In development
PowerPoint: Clear view-only messaging
Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill FernandoSummary
When you open a presentation you don't have permission to edit, PowerPoint now shows a clear "Viewing Only" message bar. It explains that the file is view-only, shows who created it, and tells you to contact the owner if you need more access.
- Status
- In development
- General availability target
- Nov 2026
- Preview target
- Not published
- Products
- PowerPoint
- Clouds
- Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
- Release phases
- General Availability
- Platforms
- Desktop, Mac
- Source created
- 26 Oct 2026
- Source modified
- 26 Oct 2026 · 16d ago