Create sharper slides in less time, without losing editorial control.
Effective June 1, 2026, think-cell launched think-cell Assist, an artificial intelligence (AI) add-on for the slide workflow.
Summary
- think-cell Assist brings generative AI (GenAI) into the PowerPoint and Excel workflow, from chat to finished chart.
- Core capabilities include AI chat, slide and presentation translation, verified data research, auto-generated summaries, and AI text edits.
- Charts are built from trusted external data, with Morningstar and Statista available in one click and no separate subscription
- think-cell Assist is an add-on, purchased on top of existing think-cell Suite licenses.
- Security is enterprise-grade: your data is not used for training, is stored temporarily, is auto-deleted, and follows General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Review your think-cell Suite coverage before adding Assist for your teams.
What is changing?
On June 1, 2026, think-cell added a new AI layer to its presentation software. think-cell Assist works inside PowerPoint and Excel, so users stay in their normal workflow while drafting, researching, and editing slides.
The product is not a replacement for the think-cell Suite. It is an optional add-on that extends an existing think-cell Suite license with generative AI features.
What is think-cell Assist?
think-cell Assist is an AI add-on for think-cell, the charting and layout software for Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. It brings generative AI directly into the slide workflow, combining chat, data access, translation, and summaries in one place.
The guiding principle is AI speed with human control. Assist drafts, researches, and edits, while the user keeps the final say over wording, structure, and formatting. Because it builds on the think-cell Suite, it fits into existing presentation processes rather than replacing them.
Customer benefits at a glance
- Less time spent on research, drafting, and manual clean-up
- More consistent slides across teams and presentations
- Lower dependence on external design or analyst support
- Faster turnaround for multilingual presentations
- Greater confidence in the data behind each chart
- Predictable governance for AI use in regulated environments
Key capabilities
- AI chat to brainstorm, structure, and generate content inside PowerPoint and Excel
- Data research that turns Morningstar and Statista data into think-cell charts, with an editable datasheet
- Slide and presentation translation across 100+ languages, preserving layout and formatting
- Auto-generated summaries and action titles for selected slides or a full deck
- AI text edits to rewrite, shorten, or restructure text with custom prompts
Why think-cell Assist is relevant now
Presentation work stays time-intensive and repetitive for many teams. think-cell Assist reduces that effort by handling research, drafting, and translation inside the tools people already use. Verified data sources lower the risk of inaccurate charts. Built-in GDPR-compliant governance supports compliance in regulated environments. Because Assist is an add-on, organizations keep control over cost and rollout.
What organizations should do now
- Review your current think-cell Suite licenses and count active users
- Identify the teams that would benefit most from AI-assisted slides
- Validate the GDPR and security terms against your internal policies
- Update your budget planning to include the Assist add-on
- Enable a pilot group before a wider deployment
- Monitor early adoption and usage after rollout
Ready to add think-cell Assist to your licensing plan?
As a certified think-cell partner and reseller, SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT helps you assess the Assist add-on and align it with your think-cell Suite licenses. Contact our think-cell licensing experts to review your options today.
Sources
For the announcement of think-cell Assist: Generative AI Inside the PowerPoint and Excel Workflow, please visit: https://www.think-cell.com/en/product/think-cell-assist.
For useful software licensing information on think-cell products, please visit: https://www.schneider.im/software/think-cell/.