think-cell Assist

Build slides at AI speed with human control

  • Close skill gaps by ideating and analyzing slides, without ever leaving PowerPoint.
  • Generate quality think-cell charts from verified statistics and financial data.
  • Work faster by making precision edits with AI, while keeping formatting intact.

30 days. All features. No credit card needed.

01

Chat

  • Brainstorm and search the web to create content ideas without leaving PowerPoint.
  • Use natural language to request text edits or run other AI actions across one or more slides.
  • Benefit from AI functionality that is fully compliant with privacy guidelines.
02

Translate slides

  • Reduce turnaround time dramatically when translating entire presentations.
  • Leverage best-in-class AI translation engines covering 100+ languages.
  • Avoid manual clean-up as formatting, positioning and structure are fully preserved.
03

Research data

  • Instantly turn trusted external data into ready-to-use think-cell charts.
  • Customize, extend, or update your analysis using the auto-generated chart datasheet.
  • Access trusted data from Morningstar and Statista in one click, no subscription needed.
04

Edit text

  • Generate concise summaries and action titles for every slide.
  • Rewrite or shorten your content directly in PowerPoint with one click.
  • Optimize and restructure texts with your own customized prompts.
05

Create content

  • Generate a summary for selected slides or your whole presentation
  • Insert the summary slide directly to your presentation
  • Create action titles and add to your slide with a click.

think-cell Assist FAQ

Here you can find the most frequently asked questions about think-cell Assist.

Do I need think-cell Assist if I already have Microsoft Copilot?

Professional PowerPoint users benefit from think-cell Assist, as it is purpose-built for professional slide workflows and advanced charting, while Copilot is general purpose.

Can AI create a whole PowerPoint presentation?

AI tools that let users create entire presentations lack the precision, control and deep PowerPoint integration that professional users need and that think-cell Assist offers.

Do I need think-cell Assist if I use AI-native slide tools like Pitch, Beautiful.ai, Gamma, Prezi, etc.?

Many AI slide-generation tools are not PowerPoint-native, aiming instead to replace PowerPoint. think-cell Assist is built for professional PowerPoint users and allows for far more seamless workflows when using AI to support PowerPoint presentation creation.

Does think-cell Assist have as many features as Copilot?

Copilot has a broader range of features across Microsoft 365 than think-cell Assist. However, for professional slide workflows in PowerPoint, covering charts, action titles and structured content, think-cell Assist operates at a deeper, more specialized level.

Is Claude more intelligent than think-cell Assist?

Claude uses a powerful AI model, but Claude lacks the deep PowerPoint integration and spatial precision offered by think-cell Assist. Claude is a slower and less consistent option than think-cell Assist for professional slide work.

Are there risks to think-cell Assist performance if the LLM providers have outages?

think-cell Assist relies on leading LLM providers. Temporary external bottlenecks could affect response time, but this is not expected to be structural.

Does think-cell Assist chat support web search?

Yes. think-cell Assist can perform live web searches and retrieve information from external sources, allowing users to access more up-to-date answers. The only requirement is that the user is connected to the internet.

Can I paste screenshots into the think-cell Assist chat?

No. Currently, think-cell Assist’s chat does not support pasting screenshots.

Does think-cell Assist save my chat conversation history?

Yes, users can access their think-cell Assist conversation history.

Can I set my translation preferences when using think-cell Assist’s translate slides feature, e.g., to specify formality of language?

There is no dedicated setting for formality of translations, but users can create and save personalized translation prompts that include specifications e.g. on which version of “you” to use in the target language.

Does translation done with think-cell Assist overwrite the current document?

Yes. think-cell Assist overwrites elements in-place with the new language version, directly in the PowerPoint slide. You can use Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Redo (CTRL+Y) to compare versions.

Can I undo all think-cell Assist’s text-editing actions?

Yes. The standard PowerPoint undo function (Ctrl+Z) undoes any text edits performed with think-cell Assist.

How can I use think-cell Assist to create slides with AI?

think-cell Assist includes a feature that lets you create and insert a slide directly into your presentation. With think-cell Assist, you can automatically generate and insert a summary slide that is based on all the content in your presentation, or from selected slides.

Can I use think-cell Assist to adjust text for the entire slide?

Yes. When adjusting text with think-cell Assist, you can choose specific objects to edit, or if you don’t select any elements, the prompt will be applied to the entire slide.

Does think-cell Assist automatically choose which chart types to use depending on the data?

For Statista data, there is a pre-defined chart type associated with the dataset. For Morningstar tata, the most appropriate chart type will be chosen depending on which KPIs are selected. The three chart types think-cell Assist currently generates are stacked column chart, line chart, and combination chart.

Is think-cell Assist an AI tool that creates PowerPoint presentations?

think-cell Assist gives you an AI toolkit you can use to enhance your PowerPoint presentation creation by closing skill gaps and accelerating your processes. think-cell Assist gives you a productivity boost from ideation to final output, while you stay in control throughout.

Can the floating think-cell Assist menu be turned off or relocated?

No. the think-cell Assist menu is visible when relevant options are available. However, the menu disappears when clicking elsewhere or moving the mouse away.

Does think-cell Assist provide suggestions proactively?

No. think-cell Assist works according to the principle of user control, meaning that its suggestions are prompt-driven and user-initiated.

Can think-cell Assist automatically detect the language of a presentation?

Yes. Language detection occurs automatically within think-cell Assist’s translation workflows.

Does think-cell Assist modify slide design or layout automatically?

No. think-cell Assist is focused on text-based workflows and supported data integrations right now. think-cell Assist can edit slide elements while maintaining the integrity of the existing layout.

Can think-cell Assist detect inconsistencies or errors in numbers?

think-cell Assist gets data from reliable, verified data sources (Statista and Morningstar). No additional auditing is conducted and users are ultimately in control of data validation.

Does think-cell Assist support multiple languages?

Yes. Multilingual prompting and translation are supported within think-cell Assist’s system capabilities. Translation is available to and from 100 languages.

Does think-cell Assist work inside Excel?

think-cell Assist functionalities for Excel, including charts and insights, are currently in development and planned for upcoming releases.

Does think-cell Assist convert PDF tables into Excel or PowerPoint?

No. think-cell Assist’s focus is on PowerPoint functionality and the ability to read, edit and create PowerPoint slide elements.

Can think-cell Assist analyze slide content?

Yes. think-cell Assist can read slide content and provide feedback on aspects such as clarity, structure, or coherence.

Do I need my own Statista subscription to access Statista data with think-cell Assist?

No. Statista access to basic tier statistics is included in think-cell Assist, subject to fair use limitations.

Can externally sourced data accessed through think-cell Assist be exported and reused outside PowerPoint?

Usage of data accessed through think-cell Assist is subject to the respective provider’s terms and conditions.

Can think-cell Assist combine data from multiple providers in one chart?

Currently, think-cell Assist can create charts from either Statista or Morningstar data. Users can then merge this data themselves if they wish.

How can I access think-cell Assist?

There are two ways to access think-cell Assist:

1. Self-service via a landing page: Choose think-cell Assist when placing an order through the customer portal.

2. Sales-assisted onboarding: Speak to your think-cell account manager and they will complete the ordering process on your behalf.

Customer portal

Is think-cell Assist included in the regular think-cell license?

No. think-cell Assist is an add-on for the standard think-cell license. Without adding think-cell Assist, users do not have access to the AI-powered features.

Do I need a think-cell Suite to license to use think-cell Assist?

Yes. You need a think-cell Suite license to be able to use think-cell Assist and access the AI-powered features. think-cell Assist cannot currently be purchased by itself.

Is think-cell Assist activated on the user level or the license key level?

think-cell Assist is activated on the license key level.

Why can’t I see the think-cell Assist icon in PowerPoint?

The think-cell Assist icon is only visible for users with a valid think-cell Assist license. If you would like to upgrade to think-cell Assist, contact your responsible think-cell license key holder.

Can I activate think-cell Assist for only part of my organization?

Yes. As think-cell Assist is based on license keys, it can be enabled via separate license keys for selected user groups.

What happens to think-cell Assist access if a user changes license keys?

think-cell Assist access is dependent on the license key. If a user moves to a license key that does not have think-cell Assist enabled, they will lose their think-cell Assist access.

If think-cell Assist access is disabled, how does this affect content previously generated with the AI tools?

If you disable think-cell Assist, you lose access to the AI-powered features, but all AI-generated content you have previously created remains in your presentations as standard PowerPoint or think-cell elements.

Does think-cell Assist require a specific think-cell version?

Users need to have the early access version of think-cell to access think-cell Assist.

Does think-cell Assist increase startup time of PowerPoint?

No. think-cell Assist is fully integrated into think-cell and PowerPoint, so there is no impact beyond normal add-in loading behavior.

Does the free 30-day trial include think-cell Assist?

Yes. think-cell Assist is available by default for anyone signing up for a free 30-day think-cell Trial. It can be deselected if a user does not want to use think-cell Assist.

Free trial

Should I expect issues when using the early access version of think-cell Assist?

think-cell’s testing processes are extremely robust. However, some small glitches or usability issues may still be experienced when using early access features. Any issues are actively worked on and resolved before a feature or product is included in the next stable release of think-cell.

What documentation is available for think-cell Assist’s AI-powered features?

You can find information about think-cell Assist in the following places:

1. What’s new early access page, describing the available features

2. think-cell Assist user manual, with guidance on how to use the features

What is the price of think-cell Assist in 2026?

In 2026, think-cell Assist will cost 54 € per year (4.50 € per user per month). This represents an introductory 70% discount on the standard price of 15 € per user per month.

Why should I get think-cell Assist on the early access version?

Early access to think-cell Assist means you benefit from a discounted price and immediate access to all upcoming features as they become available, even before they are included in a stable release version of the software.

Can think-cell Assist be used with think-cell Essentials?

No. think-cell Assist is currently only available with think-cell Suite. Users of think-cell Essentials must upgrade to think-cell Suite in order to be able to add think-cell Assist.

What are the environment prerequisites for running think-cell Assist?

think-cell Assist has the same prerequisites as think-cell Suite:

- Supported Windows OS

- Supported PowerPoint versions

- Required permissions

- MDM constraints identical to think-cell

How do we deploy think-cell Assist in our organization?

think-cell Assist deployment follows the standard think-cell deployment process.

Deployment guide

Is there a manual or deployment guide for think-cell Assist?

Yes. For think-cell Assist, you can use the existing think-cell deployment guide.

Deployment guide

Does think-cell Assist require elevated local admin rights?

think-cell Assist does not require any additional rights beyond standard think-cell installation requirements.

Does think-cell Assist change file compatibility with users who do not have think-cell Assist?

No. Presentations containing elements created using think-cell Assist features remain fully compatible and editable for all users.

Does think-cell Assist introduce additional updates or background services?

No separate services are installed when adding think-cell Assist. think-cell Assist operates within the existing think-cell add-in framework.

Is there a fallback mode if think-cell Assist connectivity fails?

The availability of think-cell Assist features does not impact the availability of other think-cell functionalities, which will continue to operate normally even if think-cell Assist features are unavailable.

Can IT administrators pre-block think-cell Assist activation during installation?

think-cell Assist access is dependent on whether it is enabled for a specific think-cell license key.

Does think-cell Assist impact existing think-cell automation or data links?

No. Installation of think-cell Assist does not impact existing think-cell functionality. All think-cell automation or data links remain unaffected.

Does enabling think-cell Assist automatically switch users to the early access version?

Yes. Activating think-cell Assist automatically places users on the early access version of think-cell.

Are automatic updates required to use the early access version of think-cell?

No. Automatic updates are not enforced for early access think-cell users, but they are strongly recommended to receive the continuous updates and new features as they become available.

think-cell Assist data processing and compliance

Which service providers are used as part of think-cell Assist?

Please see our dedicated page for information about service providers.

Subprocessors and third-party providers

Which legal entity is responsible for think-cell Assist data processing?

The legal entity responsible for data processing is think-cell Technologies GmbH.

What is think-cell Assist’s approach to data processing?

think-cell Assist ensures that only the text content is processed that is needed for the feature being used. This means that no unnecessary slide content is processed. See also our data processing agreement.

Data processing agreement

Where are think-cell Assist’s servers located?

think-cell Assist’s servers are located within the EU.

Subprocessors and third-party providers

Can I connect my own AI services to think-cell Assist, e.g., Azure-hosted GPT?

No. think-cell Assist does not currently support the connection of customer’s own AI services.

Is there a defined data retention period for think-cell Assist?

Data is stored to fulfill the request of a user. Please see the DPA for full details.

Data processing agreement

Are prompts entered into think-cell Assist anonymized before processing?

think-cell Assist ensures that only necessary text content is processed. No additional enrichment or profiling occurs.

Does the early access version of think-cell Assist collect more user data than think-cell’s stable release version of the product?

No. The data collection approach in think-cell Assist’s early access version is the same as is planned for the stable release. Only very limited data is collected.

Does think-cell Assist require an additional AI service contract besides the SLA?

Yes. For think-cell Assist, the customer must also agree to the AI Service Agreement and the DPA for AI services.

Data processing agreement

Are individual named users identified for think-cell Assist usage tracking?

No. think-cell Assist usage is not tracked by individual username. Only system IDs are used.

Is German law currently the governing law for think-cell Assist contracts?

Yes. German law is currently the governing law. A US-law version is in preparation.

Create more impactful presentations faster

30 days. All features. No credit card needed.