Grok Bot can now build slide decks with you

If you've ever stared at a blank PowerPoint, this one's for you. The official changelog for version 0.68.1, dated October 7, 2026, says Bots can build slide decks with you, showing sample slides to choose from, and deliver them as PowerPoint files or Google Slides.

What actually happens

Instead of dumping a finished deck on you, the Bot shows you sample slides first so you can choose a look. Once you pick, it builds the rest. At the end you get a file you can open in PowerPoint, or a deck in your Google Slides if you've connected Google.

How to ask for a good deck

The Bot can only be as clear as your request. A good first prompt has four parts:

1. Who it's for: "for my book club" or "for a 10-minute work update."
2. How long: "about 8 slides."
3. What's in it: paste your notes or bullet points.
4. The tone: "simple and friendly, big text, few words per slide."

For example: "Make an 8-slide deck for my neighbourhood association about the new recycling rules. Here are my notes. Big text, one idea per slide."

Editing after the first draft

Just reply in plain words: "Make slide 3 shorter," "Swap the photo on slide 5 for a chart," or "Use our club colours, green and white." The October 22 release also notes that large Google Slides edits update the live deck, which helps if you're working in Google.

What to check before you present

• Facts and numbers. Bots can get these wrong. Check every figure against your source.
• Images. Make sure you're allowed to use any picture in the deck.
• Your voice. Read it out loud once. If it doesn't sound like you, ask the Bot to rewrite it in simpler words.

Other changes in the same release

Version 0.68.1 also says Bots can send formatted emails from a draft card, so recipients see headings, bold text and lists, and the Bot's computer got a larger screen (1920 by 1200, up from 1280 by 800). Those are background improvements, but they make Bots a bit faster and tidier.

What it means for you

Decks are a perfect beginner task: low risk, easy to check, and a real time saver. If you're not sure how to phrase requests, my guide on how to use Grok Bot has simple prompt habits that work everywhere.

Sources

• Official Grok Bot changelog, v0.68.1 (Oct 7, 2026)