MC1317195 – M365 Change Digest

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Infographics in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks let users generate visual summaries from notebook content using grounded references for clearer, faster communication. Enabled by default for eligible users.

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Microsoft Copilot Notebooks introduces Infographics, enabling users to create visual summaries from notebook content with grounded references. Public preview starts late May 2026, general availability in early July 2026. The feature is enabled by default, respects existing policies, requires no action, and enhances communication without disrupting workflows.

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Updated July 7, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[What and Why]

We are introducing Infographics in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks, a new capability that enables users to transform notebook content into clear, structured visual summaries generated from grounded references. This feature improves clarity, reduces manual effort, and helps teams share insights faster. It supports personal and team productivity by enabling users to communicate complex ideas more effectively within their existing workflow.

[Rollout Schedule]

Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by mid-June 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-July 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization]

Who is affected

Users with access to Microsoft Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft 365 tenants

Platforms/Services

Microsoft Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft 365 apps (web)

What will happen

Users can generate infographics directly from notebook content.
Infographics are created using grounded references in the notebook.
Users can preview generated infographics.
Users can copy or download infographics for reuse.
Generated infographics are automatically saved within the notebook.
The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
Existing Microsoft 365 and Copilot admin policies are respected.
This is an additive capability and does not disrupt existing workflows.

[Action Required/Recommendations]

No action is required.

Recommended:

Inform users about this new capability.
Update internal documentation if you reference Copilot Notebooks.
Review existing Copilot policies to ensure alignment with your organization’s requirements.

[Compliance considerations]

Question	Answer
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?	Yes. This feature introduces a generative AI capability that creates infographics from notebook content using grounded references.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?	Yes. Users can generate visual infographic outputs directly from notebook content within Copilot Notebooks.

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