Claude for PowerPoint is an add-in that brings Claude into PowerPoint. Build decks from scratch, edit specific slides without regenerating everything, convert bullets into diagrams and native charts, and iterate on feedback while preserving template compliance.Documentation Index
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Claude for PowerPoint is currently in beta and available to Pro, Max,
Team, and Enterprise plans.
What you can do
With Claude for PowerPoint, you can:- Build new slides using your existing client or corporate templates.
- Make pinpoint edits to specific slides without regenerating entire decks.
- Generate full deck structures from natural language descriptions.
- Convert bullets into diagrams and native PowerPoint charts.
- Pull external context through connectors.
- Iterate on feedback while preserving formatting and template compliance.
Get started with Claude for PowerPoint
Supported versions
Claude for PowerPoint runs on the following PowerPoint builds.- PowerPoint on the web
- PowerPoint on Windows with a Microsoft 365 subscription, build 16.0.13127.20296 or later
- PowerPoint on Mac, version 16.46 or later
Install for yourself
Open the marketplace listing
Deploy to your organization
Organization admins can deploy Claude for PowerPoint through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.Allow Office Store access
In the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, go
to Settings, Org Settings, User owned apps and services, and turn on
“Let users access the Office Store”.
Deploy
Assign the add-in to your organization or to specific users or
groups. Share Microsoft’s deployment guide
with your team for activation steps.
Deploy with a custom manifest
For IT administrators deploying to multiple users when the Office Store is disabled:Download the manifest
Download the custom manifest XML file
and save it to a secure location.
Open the Admin Center
Go to https://admin.microsoft.com,
sign in, and open Settings, Integrated apps.
Upload the custom add-in
Select “Upload custom apps”, choose “Office Add-in”, then
“I have a manifest file on this device”. Upload the manifest.
Assign users
Choose entire organization, specific users, specific groups, or just
yourself for admin testing.
Connect through a third-party platform
If your organization routes AI traffic through Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud Vertex AI, Azure AI Foundry, or an LLM gateway, your admin can deploy the add-in without individual Claude accounts. See Use Claude for M365 with third-party platforms.Key features
Build from templates
Start with a client or corporate template already loaded. Describe what you need, and Claude generates slides using the correct layouts, fonts, and colors from the slide master. Claude reads your deck’s template and respects its formatting rules. Example prompts:- “Create a market sizing section, 3 slides covering TAM, SAM, SOM with supporting visuals.”
- “Add an executive summary slide using the one-column content layout.”
Edit existing slides
Select a slide and tell Claude what to change. Claude makes edits while preserving formatting and surrounding context. Example prompts:- “Simplify the text on this slide.”
- “Add a chart showing the quarterly trend.”
- “Restructure the storyline across slides 4 to 7.”
Generate full decks
Open a blank deck and describe your goal. Claude builds a draft with logical structure and professional defaults, which you can refine. Example prompts:- “Create a 10-slide deck walking through our market entry hypotheses.”
- “Build an internal project update presentation with timeline and next steps.”
Create native charts and diagrams
Convert bullet points into professional visuals such as diagrams, process flows, or editable native PowerPoint charts. Claude produces visuals you can edit directly, not static images. Example prompts:- “Turn these bullets into a process flow diagram.”
- “Create a bar chart comparing Q1 to Q4 performance.”
Template awareness
Claude reads the slide master, layouts, fonts, and color scheme in your deck and uses them when generating or editing slides. It aims to maintain template compliance without introducing off-brand elements.Connectors and Skills
Claude for PowerPoint supports connectors for pulling external context into your deck, and Skills for applying reusable task recipes. See Connectors and Skills for details.Set persistent instructions
Open Settings in the add-in sidebar and use the Instructions field to set preferences that apply to every conversation in PowerPoint. Instructions are useful for brand guidelines such as “always use one-line bullets” or “use the blue accent color for highlights”, preferred slide structure, or recurring context about your workflow. Instructions you set in PowerPoint only apply to PowerPoint. They are separate from Instructions you set in Excel or Word.Work across M365 apps
Claude for PowerPoint shares context with Claude for Excel, Word, and Outlook, so a single conversation can span your open deck, workbook, document, and inbox. See Work across M365 apps.Context and session management
The add-in handles long sessions for you so a single conversation can span an entire workflow.- Auto-compaction: longer conversations are automatically compacted into new conversations to avoid running out of context. See Understanding usage and length limits.
Models available
You can switch between Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Opus 4.6, and Claude Sonnet 4.6 when using the add-in.Data handling
Inputs and outputs are deleted on the backend within 30 days of receipt or generation, except in cases outlined in How long do you store my organization’s data?. Data is cached for a number of hours after deletion so users can access context in recently closed presentations. Chat history is stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB. Conversations are not stored on Anthropic’s servers, are not synced across devices, and can be cleared from Settings at any time. Claude for PowerPoint does not inherit custom data retention settings your organization might have set. Activity is not included in Enterprise audit logs or the Compliance API.Current limitations
As a beta feature, Claude for PowerPoint is not recommended for:- Final client deliverables without human review.
- Presentations containing highly sensitive or regulated data without proper controls.
- Replacing your judgment on design and narrative flow.
Unsupported versions
The add-in does not run on these PowerPoint versions.- PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 perpetual or volume license.
- PowerPoint on iPad.
- PowerPoint on Android.
- Older builds of Microsoft 365 PowerPoint below the SharedRuntime threshold.
Prompt injection risk
External files such as downloaded templates, vendor files, collaborative documents, and data imports can contain prompt injections that try to trick Claude into taking unintended actions. Testing has identified scenarios where Claude for PowerPoint can be manipulated to extract sensitive information, modify critical data, or perform destructive actions if allowed to act without verification. When Claude proposes a risky operation, you are asked to confirm before it runs. Review confirmations carefully, especially for files from external sources.Best practices
Follow these guidelines to use Claude for PowerPoint safely and effectively.- Always review changes before finalizing your work.
- Start with your template already applied before asking Claude to generate content.
- Be specific about what you want changed. Claude can target individual slides or elements.
- Verify that outputs match your organization’s brand guidelines.
Example use cases
Consulting deliverables
Prompts that produce client-ready sections and summaries.- “Build a market sizing section with TAM, SAM, SOM slides.”
- “Create a competitive landscape slide comparing 4 players.”
- “Summarize these survey results.”
Iterative refinement
Prompts that tighten or restructure an existing deck.- “Simplify the text on slide 3, it’s too dense.”
- “Combine slides 5 and 6 into a single summary.”
- “Make the recommendations section more visual.”
Data visualization
Prompts that turn raw data into native charts and diagrams.- “Convert these bullet points into a process flow.”
- “Create a bar chart from this data table.”
- “Add a pie chart showing market share breakdown.”
Deck restructuring
Prompts that reorder or re-sequence slides.- “Reorder slides to lead with recommendations first.”
- “Add transition slides between each major section.”
- “Create an agenda slide that reflects the current structure.”