Creating Presentations with ChatGPT and Copilot
If you already use PowerPoint or Google Slides, you don't need to switch to a new tool. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can generate presentation content directly for your existing workflow.
Using ChatGPT for PowerPoint Content
ChatGPT is excellent at generating structured presentation content that you can paste directly into slides.
The Slide-by-Slide Approach
Ask ChatGPT to format content specifically for slides:
Generating VBA Code for PowerPoint
ChatGPT can also generate VBA macros that create slides programmatically:
You can run this macro in PowerPoint by pressing Alt+F11, pasting the code, and clicking Run.
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint
Microsoft 365 Copilot is built directly into PowerPoint, making it the most seamless AI integration.
What Copilot Can Do
- Create a presentation from a prompt or Word document
- Add slides based on a topic description
- Redesign slides with new layouts and formatting
- Summarize a long presentation into fewer slides
- Generate speaker notes for existing slides
How to Use Copilot in PowerPoint
- Open PowerPoint with a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription
- Click the Copilot button in the toolbar
- Type your request in natural language
Effective Copilot Prompts
Creating from scratch:
Adding to existing presentations:
Improving slides:
Google Slides with Gemini
Google Slides now includes Gemini AI features:
- "Help me visualize" — Generates images directly on slides
- Content generation — Create slide content from prompts
- Smart suggestions — Layout and design recommendations
Using Gemini in Google Slides
- Open Google Slides
- Click "Help me visualize" in the toolbar or side panel
- Describe what you want — an image, text, or layout suggestion
ChatGPT vs Copilot vs Gemini
| Feature | ChatGPT | Copilot (PowerPoint) | Gemini (Slides) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built into slides | No (copy-paste) | Yes | Yes |
| Creates full decks | Via prompts | Yes | Partial |
| Design control | Manual | AI-assisted | AI-assisted |
| Image generation | Via DALL-E | Via Designer | Via Imagen |
| Requires subscription | Free tier works | Microsoft 365 Copilot | Google Workspace |
| Best for | Content writing | PowerPoint users | Google Workspace users |
Tips for Best Results
- Start with an outline — Whether using ChatGPT or Copilot, begin with a structure
- Be specific about format — Tell the AI exactly how many slides, bullet points, and what tone
- Iterate — Ask for revisions: "Make slide 4 more visual" or "Shorten these bullet points"
- Use your existing tools — If you already know PowerPoint, Copilot is the smoothest experience
- Combine tools — Use ChatGPT for content, then Copilot for design
Key Takeaway
You don't need new software to use AI for presentations. ChatGPT generates content you can paste into any tool, while Copilot and Gemini work inside the software you already use. Pick the approach that fits your workflow.