check before: 2025-11-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft is introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks, starting with web preview in November 2025 and general availability by March 2026. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required, and no user action is needed to enable this feature.
Details:
Updated 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).
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General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-11-04
updated:
2026-02-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new feature for Copilot Notebooks that provides a default landing page with summaries and insights, initially available on the web in November 2025 and expanding to mobile devices later, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in the default landing page of Copilot Notebooks, which could disrupt their workflow and familiarity with the tool.
- roles: End Users, Data Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=512430
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of Copilot-powered summaries and insights without prior preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=512430
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Last Updated | 11/19/2025 19:40:48 | 2026-02-20T21:20:40Z |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Messages | Updated November 19, 2025: 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 in January 2026 (previously early December 2025) and is expected to complete by February 2026 (previously mid-January). | Updated 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). |
| 2026-02-21 | MC End Time | 03/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-04-20T10:00:00Z |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft is introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks, starting mid-November 2025 for web users, with mobile support planned later. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. No user action is needed, but license assignment should be confirmed. | Microsoft is introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks, starting with web preview in November 2025 and general availability by March 2026. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required, and no user action is needed to enable this feature. |
| 2025-11-20 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Summary | Microsoft Copilot Notebooks will introduce Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page, rolling out worldwide from mid-November 2025 to mid-January 2026. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, is enabled by default, and applies to all eligible users without workflow changes. | Microsoft is introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks, starting mid-November 2025 for web users, with mobile support planned later. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. No user action is needed, but license assignment should be confirmed. |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Last Updated | 11/04/2025 01:42:39 | 2025-11-19T19:40:48Z |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Messages | 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 in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-January 2026. | Updated November 19, 2025: 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 in January 2026 (previously early December 2025) and is expected to complete by February 2026 (previously mid-January). |
| 2025-11-20 | MC Title | Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Overview page with Copilot-powered summaries and insights | (Updated) Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Overview page with Copilot-powered summaries and insights |
| 2025-11-20 | MC End Time | 02/13/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-02T09:00:00Z |
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