check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint
Platform:
iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks on OneNote mobile (iOS), combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in one session. Available now in preview, general rollout begins late May 2026. It requires Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint or OneDrive licenses.
Details:
Updated May 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft OneNote mobile app (iOS). It helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work by combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in a single session. After the session, Microsoft 365 Copilot creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-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, and personal note taking.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 559095.
[When this will happen]
Available now: Frontier and Microsoft 365 Insiders (Public Preview)
General Availability (Worldwide):
Rollout starts in late May 2026 (previously late April).
Rollout completes in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May).
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Created:
2026-04-10
updated:
2026-05-13
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the multimodal capture feature is rolled out without proper user training, users may struggle to effectively utilize the new capabilities, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/get-started, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-notebooks-0775e693-11c6-4d80-8aba-fcc81a737a06
Data Privacy Concerns
Without adequate preparation and communication regarding consent for audio transcription, users may inadvertently violate privacy regulations, leading to potential legal issues for the organization.
- roles: Compliance Officers, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/security-microsoft-365-copilot
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-13 | MC prepare | By default, this feature will be automatically enabled for all eligible users.
No admin action is required to prepare for this feature. Inform eligible users about this new capability and applicable organizational policies related to transcription, obtaining consent, and note capture. Your organization is responsible for ensuring that users obtain adequate consent under applicable law from participants in each conversation before transcribing. As part of Microsoft 365 Copilot, this experience inherits Microsoft 365 enterprise data, privacy, security, compliance, and permission controls. Learn more: Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn Frontier program - Microsoft Adoption Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/security-microsoft-365-copilot https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-notebooks-0775e693-11c6-4d80-8aba-fcc81a737a06 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=559095 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/frontier-program | By default, this feature will be automatically enabled for all eligible users. You can use Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices cloud policy to manage this feature.
No admin action is required to prepare for this feature. Inform eligible users about this new capability and applicable organizational policies related to transcription, obtaining consent, and note capture. Your organization is responsible for ensuring that users obtain adequate consent under applicable law from participants in each conversation before transcribing. As part of Microsoft 365 Copilot, this experience inherits Microsoft 365 enterprise data, privacy, security, compliance, and permission controls. Learn more: Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn Frontier program - Microsoft Adoption Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-privacy https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/security-microsoft-365-copilot https://support.microsoft.com/topic/get-started-with-microsoft-365-copilot-notebooks-0775e693-11c6-4d80-8aba-fcc81a737a06 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=559095 https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/frontier-program |
| 2026-05-13 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-05-13 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces multimodal capture in OneNote mobile (iOS) Copilot Notebooks, combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes into one session. Available now in preview, general rollout occurs April–May 2026. It requires appropriate licenses and user consent for transcription. | Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks on OneNote mobile (iOS), combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in one session. Available now in preview, general rollout begins late May 2026. It requires Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint or OneDrive licenses. |
| 2026-05-13 | MC Last Updated | 04/10/2026 00:14:00 | 2026-05-12T18:27:56Z |
| 2026-05-13 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft OneNote mobile app (iOS). It helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work by combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in a single session. After the session, Microsoft 365 Copilot creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-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, and personal note taking. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 559095. [When this will happen] Available now: Frontier and Microsoft 365 Insiders (Public Preview) General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout starts in late April 2026. Rollout completes in mid-May 2026. | Updated May 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft OneNote mobile app (iOS). It helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work by combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes in a single session. After the session, Microsoft 365 Copilot creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-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, and personal note taking. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 559095. [When this will happen] Available now: Frontier and Microsoft 365 Insiders (Public Preview) General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout starts in late May 2026 (previously late April). Rollout completes in mid-June 2026 (previously mid-May). |
| 2026-05-13 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks in the OneNote mobile app (iOS) | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks in the OneNote mobile app (iOS) |
| 2026-05-13 | MC End Time | 06/15/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-20T09:00:00Z |
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