AI @ SHSU - Create Engaging Presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint

Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint helps you design, structure, and polish presentations. It can generate slide content, summarize information, suggest visuals, and even improve your slide design. Copilot turns your ideas into professional presentations faster and with less effort.

Microsoft Copilot Chat (Free) Features & Benefits

  • Open Access: Available to anyone with a Microsoft account—no subscription required.
  • Slide Content Drafting: Create text for slides or speaker notes without accessing institutional files.
  • Idea Generation: Brainstorm lecture outlines, student engagement activities, or research topics.
  • Design Suggestions: Get ideas for slide structure and visual elements.

How to Use Microsoft Copilot Chat (Free)

  1. Access Copilot: Go to https://copilot.microsoft.com or open PowerPoint online.
  2. Type Your Request: Enter a prompt in the Copilot chat pane.
  3. Review and Edit: Adjust the generated content to fit your needs.
  4. Insert into Slides: Copy and paste text or ideas into your presentation.

Example Prompts:

  • “Create a 5-slide outline for a faculty workshop on student engagement.”
  • “Write speaker notes explaining the benefits of hybrid learning.”
  • “Suggest three visual themes for a research presentation.”

Microsoft 365 Copilot (Licensed) Premium Features for PowerPoint

  • Deep Integration: Works within your university’s Microsoft 365 apps—PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and more.
  • Personalized Insights: Pulls data from your files and meetings for tailored content.
  • Automated Slide Creation: Builds entire presentations from documents or meeting notes.
  • Effortless Search: Instantly find related files, images, and institutional templates.
  • Data Security: Operates under your university’s compliance standards.

How to Use Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint

  1. Sign In: Use your university credentials in PowerPoint.
  2. Find the Copilot Icon: Look for the Copilot button in the ribbon.
  3. Select Your Source: Open a document or meeting summary to base your slides on.
  4. Enter Advanced Prompts: Ask Copilot to create, summarize, or design.
  5. Apply and Customize: Review Copilot’s suggestions and finalize your presentation.

Example Prompts:

  • “Create a 10-slide presentation summarizing last semester’s enrollment trends.”
  • “Generate slides from this research paper with key findings highlighted.”
  • “Design a visually appealing title slide for the annual faculty meeting.”

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