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Copper Contributor

Mar 04, 2024

Creating PowerPoint presentation from Word file via Copilot

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 retu...

reachrj

MCT

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
  MCT
  Mar 05, 2024
  Do you mind sharing your prompt and screenshot if possible?
  - JMaeG
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 05, 2024
    reachrj Sure and here you go:
    
    Either I used the file name: "Create a new presentation from file /Draft 2_Genentech Sustainability Program.docx"
    
    or the path link: "Create a new presentation from file /https://1drv.ms/w/s!AkuasLpVatJO5zFRjteeA8Tu7yxF?e=ddr2V4.
    
    I also don't see a default prompt "Create a presentation from file..." as I've seen in other videos. Is there something wrong with my Copilot subscription?
    
    Thanks in advance for your support.