In a post dated October 19, 2026, Microsoft described the rollout of interactive slides in PowerPoint: Copilot creates them from a prompt or existing content. For a small business showing clients different service options, the important question is not just interactivity, but what the file recipient will see.
What is changing
According to Microsoft, the format lets viewers explore slide content through interaction, such as comparisons or timelines. Rollout is underway for Windows and Mac on Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel, and on the web; completion is expected by the end of October. This does not guarantee availability in every account today.
Access and limits
Creation is available to users with eligible Copilot access in PowerPoint, without a separate interactive-slide licence. Edits go through Copilot. Recipients do not need a Copilot licence to interact, but iPhone, Android and PDF show a static image. In Teams PowerPoint Live, attendees interact independently. Data is a snapshot, not a live connection.
What to check before sending a client proposal
Our editorial advice: approve the facts first, then experiment with the format.
- Put the price, service scope, proposal expiry and important restrictions on a normal text slide. Do not hide essential terms behind a click.
- Check every generated number and statement against the approved document. An attractive chart does not validate a calculation.
- Open the exact PDF or presentation you will send in the client’s viewing format. Ask a colleague to explain the proposal without spoken guidance from you.
Illustrative scenario: a restaurant compares two event packages. An interactive presentation may support the conversation, but the final file should explain both options on its own. This is an editorial example, not a verified deployment case.
Bottom line
The change is relevant to sales teams and small-business owners already using Copilot in PowerPoint. Check access and the clarity of the static version before using it externally. Nadali has not tested the feature or its exports; these recommendations are not product-test results.
Related: shared presentation editing in ChatGPT Slides is a separate team workflow feature.
Cover: original AI-generated illustration, not a product screenshot.
