What and Why
Copilot Notebook, a new Copilot-powered workspace in OneNote, helps users organize, reason over, and take action on their content. This feature brings advanced Copilot capabilities directly into OneNote on Mac, enabling users to generate insights, structure ideas, and work more effectively within their notes.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 565863.
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
- Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license using OneNote on Mac
Platforms/Services
- OneNote for Mac
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
What will happen
- Copilot Notebook will be available within OneNote on Mac as a new Copilot-enabled workspace.
- Users will be able to access AI-powered capabilities to organize, analyze, and act on their notebook content.
- This feature is enabled by default for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
- There is no admin control to disable the feature. Only users assigned the required license will have access.
- There are no changes to existing admin configurations or policies.
Action Required/Recommendation
No action is required.
You may consider the following:
- Inform users about the availability of Copilot Notebook in OneNote for Mac.
- Ensure eligible users have appropriate Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses assigned.
- Confirm they are running the latest version of OneNote on Mac to access this feature.
- Review internal documentation or training materials to include this feature if applicable.
Learn more: To be updated closer to launch. What are Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks in OneNote? | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
| Question | Answer |
| Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? | Yes. Copilot interacts with user notebook content to generate insights. |
| Does the change provide users any new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can interact with Copilot directly within OneNote on Mac to organize, analyze, and act on their content using generative AI. |