Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1450130

MC1450130 - OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android)

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks' multimodal capture—combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes—is expanding to OneNote for Android. Available from mid-August 2026, it generates AI-structured pages saved in Copilot Notebooks, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint or OneDrive licenses. No admin action needed.

Message Center ID: MC1450130
Category: stay Informed
Severity: normal
Services: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Tags: New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Roadmap ID: 567895
Platforms: Android
Published: 2026-08-07
Last updated: 2026-08-07
Expires: 2026-10-06

[What and why]We're expanding multimodal capture in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks to the Microsoft OneNote app for Android.This feature helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work in a single session by combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes. When the session ends, Microsoft 365 Copilot generates a structured Copilot Page containing insights and captured content, which is saved to the user's selected Copilot Notebook.This experience is designed for scenarios such as in-person conversations, brainstorming sessions, whiteboard discussions, field work, and personal note-taking. The feature is already available in OneNote for iPhone and iPad and is now expanding to Android devices.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567895.[Rollout schedule]Public Preview: Available starting in mid-August 2026General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in late August 2026 and expected to complete in early September 2026[Impact on your organization]Who is affectedUsers who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and use Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft OneNote for AndroidCopilot Notebooks also require a SharePoint or OneDrive license for notebook creation and storagePlatforms and servicesPlatform: AndroidServices: Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft 365 Copilot NotebooksA SharePoint or OneDrive license is required to create and store Copilot NotebooksWhat will happenEligible users will be able to start a multimodal capture session from within Copilot Notebooks in the OneNote Android app.During a capture session, users can:Transcribe audioCapture imagesTake typed notesWhen the session ends, Microsoft 365 Copilot generates a structured Copilot Page containing transcripts, images, notes, and AI-generated insights. The page is saved in a selected Copilot Notebook and can be used alongside existing notebook content to:Ask questionsGenerate documentsCreate presentationsBuild mind mapsGenerate audio overviewsSupport additional Copilot Notebook experiences[Action required and recommendations]No admin action is required before rollout.The feature will be enabled by default for eligible users.If needed, administrators can manage availability using the Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices Cloud Policy.Administrators can manage availability using the Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices Cloud Policy.We recommend:Reviewing organizational policies related to audio transcription and recording.Reviewing policies related to capturing images during meetings and discussions.Informing users of any consent requirements before transcribing conversations or capturing images.Your organization is responsible for obtaining appropriate participant consent before using transcription capabilities, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Capture in Copilot Notebooks inherits Microsoft 365 privacy, security, compliance, and permission controls.Learn moreCapture conversations and ideas on the go in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support[Compliance considerations]QuestionAnswerDoes the change store new customer data?Transcripts, images, notes, and generated Copilot Pages are stored in Copilot Notebooks.Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with customer data?Copilot generates structured pages and insights from captured content.Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?Users can create AI-generated notebook content from captured sessions.