559480 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebooks

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneNote

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Copilot Notebooks allows users to generate Excel spreadsheets using the content and references gathered in a notebook. Copilot drafts a structured spreadsheet grounded in the notebook’s context, which can be opened and edited in Excel, helping users move from ideas and source material to a ready‑to‑use spreadsheet with fewer manual steps.

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

Created:
2026-03-31

updated:
2026-04-02

Public Preview Start Date

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Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Integrity Issues
If Copilot generates spreadsheets without proper validation, it may lead to incorrect data being used in decision-making processes, affecting overall business operations.
   - roles: Data Analyst, Business Manager
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/01/30/the-impact-of-ai-on-data-analytics/?sh=5c1c1c1e7b8e, https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/insights/data-analytics

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if the generated spreadsheets do not meet their expectations or if there are inconsistencies in formatting and data presentation.
   - roles: End User, Project Manager
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/15/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-excel/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-copilot-is-a-game-changer-for-office-users

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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