microsoft / microsoft/simplechat
Support Word and PowerPoint templates for generated files
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Since Jun 26, 2026.
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Description
## Summary
Let users provide Word/PowerPoint templates when generating new documents or presentations.
## User Value
Tracking this as a GitHub issue moves the backlog item out of a private markdown file and gives the team a clear place to prioritize, design, implement, and validate the work.
## Proposed Behavior
Split template selection, template storage, placeholder mapping, model output contract, and fallback behavior. Consider personal/group template permissions.
## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] The requested behavior is designed or implemented for the relevant SimpleChat surfaces.
- [ ] Permission, configuration, and existing-feature interactions are accounted for.
- [ ] Tests, documentation, or validation notes are added as appropriate.
## Notes
- Source backlog entry: Template-Driven Word And PowerPoint Generation
- Source file: priv-simplechat-2/grouped_feature_fix_backlog.md
- Backlog status: Extension
- Current anchors: `docs/explanation/features/v0.241.105/MESSAGE_POWERPOINT_EXPORT.md`, SimpleChat native Word/PowerPoint upload operations, conversation export routes
- Proposed roadmap priority: P2
- Proposed roadmap size: L
- Related: #482 covered generating Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and CSV outputs; this issue focuses on user-provided templates.
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