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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
Summary AI-generated
OneNote Mobile (Android) adds Copilot chat for licensed users, enabling AI summaries and Q&A about notes directly in-app for improved content review.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Assign Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license to eligible users
- Inform helpdesk and users about new Copilot chat and Summary feature
- Review Copilot governance, compliance, and usage policies
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated September 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (Android) for users licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium). This update adds a new Summary feature that allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages, as well as ask questions about their notes, directly within the OneNote mobile app. This helps users review and interact with note content more efficiently while on the go.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422323.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out end of October 2026 (previously late September) and expect to complete end of October 2026 (previously mid-October).
[How this affects your organization]
Who is affected
- Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses
- Users accessing OneNote on Android
- All Microsoft 365 tenants
What will happen
- Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license will see a Copilot chat pane in the OneNote mobile app on Android:
- The Copilot chat pane allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages and ask questions about their notes:
- Existing Microsoft 365 Copilot controls, permissions, and policies continue to apply.
- Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license are not impacted.
[What you can do to prepare]
- No admin action is required before rollout.
- Ensure that users who should access this feature are assigned a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license.
- Consider informing helpdesk staff and users about the availability of Copilot chat and the Summary feature in OneNote mobile.
- Review existing Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, compliance, and usage policies to ensure they align with your organization’s requirements.
[Compliance considerations]
| Question | Answer |
| Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? | Yes. Copilot chat processes OneNote content that users already have access to in order to generate summaries and answer questions, in accordance with existing Microsoft 365 Copilot data handling, permissions, and security controls. |
| Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with customer data? | Yes. This update introduces Copilot chat capabilities within OneNote Mobile, allowing generative AI to analyze note content that the user has permission to access. |
| Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI? | Yes. Users can interact with generative AI through the Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile to summarize content and ask questions about their notes. |
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 422323
- Summary
- Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) will add a Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android) by end of October 2026, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Existing Copilot controls apply; no admin action is needed before rollout.
- Platforms
- Android