Copilot cannot create PowerPoint presentation from a Word document even when using the suggested prompt as follows: "Create a new presentation based on (linked to my Word document file). Copilot returned with this error message: "I can't do that with this account. If you paste in text from another document, I can help you rewrite or design it." I subscribed and paid Copilot for $20/month and thought it could help increase my productivity.

Hi,I have found a solution. Copilot does let you create PPTs froma pdf file but through web browser and not through desktop application. Just ensure that your file is onedrive and share its URL and putting the entire URL of the file when the prompt asks create a presentation from. For example, Create a presentation from https://1drv.ms/w/r!eegeU7EWVGF33337Z5vpU12x9t3g?e=12ss

I am also affected by this (Copilot Pro & Microsoft 365 Family subscription).In my opinion, this is a very important function of Copilot. You can find many similar posts on this topic and there are many contradictory statements and sources. This source positively confirms the possibility:German: Neueste Updates für Microsoft Copilot Hinweis: Die Features stehen Benutzern mit Copilot Pro und Copilot für Microsoft 365-Lizenzen zur Verfügung.English (US): Latest updates for Microsoft Copilot Note: The features are available to users with Copilot Pro and Copilot for Microsoft 365 licenses. Maybe it is, like the quite a few other sources, misleadingly written. It would be very beneficial and much appreciated if MS would officially comment on the issue.After all, the co-pilot himself is of the opinion that this feature will be available at the end of April 2024. Copilot primarily refers to this source:Copilot in OneDrive: A New Wave of File Interaction Best regardsAndreas

JMaeG Sajjad DigitalEdelNerd alex_fischer reachrj It has been working for me since yesterday (Copilot Pro), probably because of the Office update:The "Reference a file" feature not working as documented

There are a couple of reasons why you might not be seeing the presentation on your screen even though Copilot says it drafted 19 slides. Here are some things to check:1. Display Mode:Presenter View: Copilot might have generated the presentation but left it in "Presenter View." This view displays speaker notes alongside the slides and isn't typically shown to the audience. Check if there's a toggle to switch to "Slide Show" view, which displays only the slides.2. Background Window:Minimized Window: It's possible the presentation window is minimized on your taskbar. Look for the PowerPoint icon and click to maximize it.3. Multiple Monitors:Wrong Display: If you're using multiple monitors, ensure your presentation window is on the correct screen. You can adjust your display settings to choose which monitor shows the presentation.4. Copilot Functionality:Draft Mode: While less likely, it's possible Copilot only drafted the slides in a temporary workspace and didn't actually create a new PowerPoint file. Check if there's a "Save" or "Export" option within Copilot to finalize the presentation.If you've checked these possibilities and still can't find the presentation, consider consulting Copilot's documentation or support resources to see if there are specific steps for viewing presentations generated through their servicesylvie1965

mande1191 thanks for your input but I was using the desktop application. And I have just tried it with the web application and I have the same issue. 😞

Creating PowerPoint presentation from Word file via Copilot

Sumit_Jay
Copper Contributor
Nov 14, 2024
Hi,

I have found a solution. Copilot does let you create PPTs froma pdf file but through web browser and not through desktop application. Just ensure that your file is onedrive and share its URL and putting the entire URL of the file when the prompt asks create a presentation from. For example, Create a presentation from https://1drv.ms/w/r!eegeU7EWVGF33337Z5vpU12x9t3g?e=12ss
reachrj
Iron Contributor
Mar 05, 2024
I believe you are using Copilot Pro as per your license cost.
Make sure the reference document file is saved in Onedrive. Also try the prompt with just the file name. "Create a new presentation from file "filename.docx" and let us know how it works.
- JMaeG
  Copper Contributor
  Mar 05, 2024
  reachrj I tried a few times per the suggested prompt below using the exact file name, but it's still not working. All of my docs are saved in OneDrive and yes, I'm using Copilot Pro. This is the usual message I got from PowerPoint Copilot: "I can't do that just yet. For things I can help you with, review and select the suggestions or use a starter prompt."
  - reachrj
    Iron Contributor
    Mar 05, 2024
    Do you mind sharing your prompt and screenshot if possible?

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