(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Introducing Infographics

(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Introducing Infographics

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.

2026-07-07T17:40:27.680Z

Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact

<p>Updated July 7, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p><p>We are introducing<b> Infographics</b> in <i>Microsoft Copilot Notebooks</i>, 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.</p><p><b>[Rollout Schedule]</b></p><ul><li><b>Public Preview: </b>We will begin rolling out in<b> late May 2026</b> and expect to complete by <b>mid-June 2026</b>.</li><li><b>General Availability (Worldwide):</b> We will begin rolling out in<b>&nbsp;early July 2026 </b>(previously&nbsp;late June)&nbsp;and expect to complete by <b>mid-July 2026</b>.</li></ul><p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><p style="margin-left: 25px;">Users with access to <b>Microsoft Copilot Notebooks</b> in <i>Microsoft 365 tenants</i></p><p><i>Platforms/Services</i></p><p style="margin-left: 25px;">Microsoft Copilot Notebooks in <i>Microsoft 365 apps (web)</i></p><p><i>What will happen</i></p><ul><li>Users can <b>generate infographics directly from notebook content</b>.</li><li>Infographics are <b>created using grounded references</b> in<i> the notebook</i>.</li><li>Users can<b> preview </b>generated infographics.</li><li>Users can<b> copy or download</b> infographics for reuse.</li><li>Generated infographics are <b>automatically saved</b> within <i>the notebook</i>.</li><li>The feature is <b>enabled by default for eligible users</b>.</li><li>Existing Microsoft 365 and Copilot admin policies are respected.</li><li>This is an additive capability and does not disrupt existing workflows.</li></ul><p><b>[Action Required/Recommendations]</b></p><p>No action is required.</p><p>Recommended:</p><ul><li>Inform users about this new capability.</li><li>Update internal documentation if you reference Copilot Notebooks.</li><li>Review existing Copilot policies to ensure alignment with your organization’s requirements.</li></ul><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td><b>Question</b></td><td><b>Answer</b></td></tr><tr><td>Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI or ML capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?</td><td>Yes. This feature introduces a generative AI capability that creates infographics from notebook content using grounded references.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?</td><td>Yes. Users can generate visual infographic outputs directly from notebook content within Copilot Notebooks.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b></b></p>

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2026-05-26T14:38:34.460Z