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PowerPoint: Clear view-only messaging
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.
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Roadmap ID
571198
Status
In development
General availability target
November CY2026
Preview target
Not stated
Products
PowerPoint
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability
Platforms
Desktop, Mac
Added to the roadmap
26 Oct 2026 23:15 UTC
Last changed
26 Oct 2026 23:15 UTC
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