Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1409042
MC1409042 - (Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Copilot notebook available in OneNote on Mac
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Notebook, a new AI-powered workspace in OneNote for Mac, from mid to end of August 2026. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, is enabled by default, and helps users organize and analyze notes with generative AI. No admin action is needed.
- Message Center ID
- MC1409042
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 565863
- Platforms
- Mac
- Published
- 2026-06-29
- Last updated
- 2026-08-12
- Expires
- 2026-10-05
Updated August 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [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 mid-August 2026 (previously early August) and expect to complete by end of August 2026 (previously mid-August).[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedUsers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license using OneNote on MacPlatforms/ServicesOneNote for MacMicrosoft 365 CopilotWhat will happenCopilot 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]QuestionAnswerDoes 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.