Say goodbye to hours wasted on PowerPoint slides

Have you ever found yourself staring at an empty PowerPoint slide, trying to transform a heap of notes into something presentable?

Or perhaps you have a well-crafted Word document but struggle to convert it into a presentation that's clear, professional, and visually appealing?

It can take hours to get it just right, especially when you're balancing other tasks simultaneously.

Well, here's some great news: Microsoft has just made this challenge much easier to tackle.

A recent update to Microsoft Copilot allows it to create individual PowerPoint slides directly from a Word file. What once took ages can now be accomplished in seconds.

I can't be the only one excited about this.

Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant, integrated into tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Think of it as a smart helper that understands your goals and handles the heavy lifting.

With this new feature, you can instruct Copilot to create a slide based on a section of your Word document, or even the entire document. It will generate a ready-to-edit slide with your content already included.

No more copying and pasting text. No more struggling with layouts or worrying if your fonts match. It's amazing.

It won't yet manage custom colors or background images, but it will provide a solid, professional-looking starting point. This means your team can focus on refining the message, not wrestling with formatting.

This is a significant advantage for businesses.

Presentation slides remain a crucial way to share information, whether you're pitching to clients, reporting to the team, or planning your next move. However, creating them demands time, attention to detail, and let's face it... some days you'd rather be doing anything else.

Now, you can start with a well-written Word document and have Copilot transform it into slides with just a few clicks. You still have full control to make adjustments and add your personal touch, but the most time-consuming part is taken care of.

If your business already uses Microsoft 365 and you have a Copilot license, you can try this now. Just ensure you're using the latest version of the apps.

In PowerPoint, look for the “New Slide with Copilot” option under the Home tab, or simply click the Copilot button and select “Add a slide.”

This isn't just about saving time (although it will do that). It's about enabling your team to focus on communicating ideas clearly and confidently, without getting bogged down by bullet points and box sizes.

So, if PowerPoint presentations are part of your daily routine, it might be time to give Copilot a try. If you need help getting started, feel free to reach out.