(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)

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MC1307979

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Microsoft 365 appsMicrosoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) will add a Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature in OneNote Mobile on iPhone, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout starts mid-August 2026, with existing Copilot policies applying; no admin action is required before rollout.

Details

Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[Introduction]

Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) 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 422324.

[When this will happen]

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-August 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by end of August 2026 (previously late June).

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected

Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses
Users accessing OneNote on iPhone
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 iPhone:
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.

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Published: May 12, 2026

Last Updated: July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026 at 8:31 PM Updated

Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) is adding a Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature to OneNote Mobile on iPhone, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout begins late May 2026, completing by late June, with existing Copilot policies applying. No admin action required.

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Last Updated Date

2026-05-20T16:42:35.180Z

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2026-07-20T17:49:03.553Z

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Updated May 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) 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 <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422324" target="_blank">422324</a>.[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by late June 2026.[How this affects your organization]Who is affected<ul><li>Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses</li><li>Users accessing OneNote on iPhone</li><li>All Microsoft 365 tenants</li></ul>What will happen<ul><li>Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license will see a Copilot chat pane in the OneNote mobile app on iPhone: <img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/70658060-ce94-4dd3-b663-31a095fcacb1/c78f19be502726dfa7ca9c7b0d077d790a3b5277.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></li><li>The Copilot chat pane allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages and ask questions about their notes: <img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/7b283bc7-d965-4c8a-84da-20d2cc1ac684/66635b9e29239318c787c8e7ed38d75e9317e4d7.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 Copilot controls, permissions, and policies continue to apply.</li><li>Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license are not impacted.</li></ul>[What you can do to prepare]<ul><li>No admin action is required before rollout.</li><li>Ensure that users who should access this feature are assigned a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license.</li><li>Consider informing helpdesk staff and users about the availability of Copilot chat and the Summary feature in OneNote mobile.</li><li>Review existing Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, compliance, and usage policies to ensure they align with your organization’s requirements.</li></ul>[Compliance considerations]<table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>Question</td><td>Answer</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?</td><td>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.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with customer data?</td><td>Yes. This update introduces Copilot chat capabilities within OneNote Mobile, allowing generative AI to analyze note content that the user has permission to access.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?</td><td>Yes. Users can interact with generative AI through the Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile to summarize content and ask questions about their notes.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Updated July 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) 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 <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422324" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">422324</a>.[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-August 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by end of August 2026 (previously late June).[How this affects your organization]Who is affected<ol><li data-list="bullet">Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses</li><li data-list="bullet">Users accessing OneNote on iPhone</li><li data-list="bullet">All Microsoft 365 tenants</li></ol>What will happen<ol><li data-list="bullet">Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license will see a Copilot chat pane in the OneNote mobile app on iPhone: </li><li data-list="bullet"><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/70658060-ce94-4dd3-b663-31a095fcacb1/c78f19be502726dfa7ca9c7b0d077d790a3b5277.png" alt="user settings"></li><li data-list="bullet">The Copilot chat pane allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages and ask questions about their notes: </li><li data-list="bullet"><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/7b283bc7-d965-4c8a-84da-20d2cc1ac684/66635b9e29239318c787c8e7ed38d75e9317e4d7.png" alt="user settings"></li><li data-list="bullet">Existing Microsoft 365 Copilot controls, permissions, and policies continue to apply.</li><li data-list="bullet">Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license are not impacted.</li></ol>[What you can do to prepare]<ol><li data-list="bullet">No admin action is required before rollout.</li><li data-list="bullet">Ensure that users who should access this feature are assigned a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license.</li><li data-list="bullet">Consider informing helpdesk staff and users about the availability of Copilot chat and the Summary feature in OneNote mobile.</li><li data-list="bullet">Review existing Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, compliance, and usage policies to ensure they align with your organization’s requirements.</li></ol>[Compliance considerations]<table><tbody><tr><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-20">Question</td><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-20">Answer</td></tr><tr><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-21">Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?</td><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-21">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.</td></tr><tr><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-22">Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with customer data?</td><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-22">Yes. This update introduces Copilot chat capabilities within OneNote Mobile, allowing generative AI to analyze note content that the user has permission to access.</td></tr><tr><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-23">Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?</td><td data-row="row-mrtio4h6-23">Yes. Users can interact with generative AI through the Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile to summarize content and ask questions about their notes.</td></tr></tbody></table>

May 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated

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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)

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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)

Summary

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for licensed users, enabling AI-generated summaries and Q&A on notes. Rolling out worldwide from mid-May to late June 2026, it requires no admin action but needs appropriate licensing and policy review.

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Last Updated Date

2026-05-12T01:20:42.813Z

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2026-05-20T16:42:35.180Z

Tags

New feature,User impact,Admin impact

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Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact

Body Content

[Introduction]Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) 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 <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=422324" target="_blank">422324</a>.[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026.[How this affects your organization]Who is affected<ul><li>Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses</li><li>Users accessing OneNote on iPhone</li><li>All Microsoft 365 tenants</li></ul>What will happen<ul><li>Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license will see a Copilot chat pane in the OneNote mobile app on iPhone: <img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/70658060-ce94-4dd3-b663-31a095fcacb1/c78f19be502726dfa7ca9c7b0d077d790a3b5277.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></li><li>The Copilot chat pane allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages and ask questions about their notes: <img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/static/public/messagecenter/neutral/7b283bc7-d965-4c8a-84da-20d2cc1ac684/66635b9e29239318c787c8e7ed38d75e9317e4d7.png" style="width: 400px;" alt="user settings"></li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 Copilot controls, permissions, and policies continue to apply.</li><li>Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license are not impacted.</li></ul>[What you can do to prepare]<ul><li>No admin action is required before rollout.</li><li>Ensure that users who should access this feature are assigned a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license.</li><li>Consider informing helpdesk staff and users about the availability of Copilot chat and the Summary feature in OneNote mobile.</li><li>Review existing Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, compliance, and usage policies to ensure they align with your organization’s requirements.</li></ul>[Compliance considerations]<table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>Question</td><td>Answer</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?</td><td>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.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with customer data?</td><td>Yes. This update introduces Copilot chat capabilities within OneNote Mobile, allowing generative AI to analyze note content that the user has permission to access.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?</td><td>Yes. Users can interact with generative AI through the Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile to summarize content and ask questions about their notes.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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