Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Overview page with Copilot-powered summaries and insights
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What the notice says
Microsoft’s text, safely structuredUpdated February 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as a landing page within Copilot Notebooks. This feature is designed to help users quickly gain an understanding of the references in their notebooks.
The feature will initially be available in the web experience (Preview and General Availability), with mobile availability (iOS and Android) planned for a future release.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 512430.
When this will happen
- Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by early December 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins early February 2026 (previously January) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).
How this will affect your organization
Who is affected: All users of Copilot Notebooks with eligible licenses.
What will happen
- Users will see summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks:
- The landing page is powered by a fine-tuned prompt for Copilot.
- This feature is enabled by default.
- Existing Copilot Notebooks admin controls will continue to apply.
- No changes to user workflow unless customized by admin.
What you need to do to prepare
No action is required to enable the feature. However, to ensure users can access it:
- Confirm that your organization has Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses assigned to intended users.
- Review your Microsoft 365 licensing documentation or contact your Microsoft account representative to verify eligibility.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
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