559029 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Mind Maps in Copilot Notebooks

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneNote

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Mind Maps in Copilot Notebooks are interactive visual artifacts that help users understand notebook content through a grounded map of key topics, themes, and relationships. Users can explore the Mind Map, view summaries for individual nodes, and use Notebook chat to get more detail about a node. Available across OneNote and Microsoft 365 Copilot App.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2026-03-25

updated:
2026-03-25

Public Preview Start Date

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
If the Mind Maps feature is introduced without proper training or documentation, users may struggle to understand how to effectively utilize the new functionality, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-mind-maps-in-copilot-notebooks/

Integration Issues
The introduction of Mind Maps may lead to compatibility issues with existing OneNote notebooks, causing data loss or corruption if users attempt to integrate old content without proper migration tools.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/what-s-new-in-onenote/ba-p/123456

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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