(Updated) OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android)

(Updated) OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android)

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks' multimodal capture—combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes—is expanding to OneNote for Android. Available from mid-August 2026 (preview) and mid-September (general), it generates AI-structured pages saved in Copilot Notebooks, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint/OneDrive licenses.

2026-09-01T17:24:52.747Z

Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact

<p></p><p>Updated September 1, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and why]</b></p><p>We're expanding <b>multimodal capture in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks</b> to the <b>Microsoft OneNote app for Android</b>.</p><p>This feature helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work in a single session by combining <b>audio transcription</b>, <b>image capture</b>, and <b>typed</b> <b>notes</b>. When the session ends, Microsoft 365 Copilot generates a <b>structured Copilot Page</b> containing insights and captured content, which is saved to the user's selected Copilot Notebook.</p><p>This experience is designed for scenarios such as in-person conversations, brainstorming sessions, whiteboard discussions, field work, and personal note-taking. The feature is already available in OneNote for iPhone and iPad and is now expanding to Android devices.</p><p>This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&amp;searchterms=567895" target="_blank">567895</a>.</p><p><b>[Rollout schedule]</b></p><ul><li><b>Public Preview:</b> Available starting in&nbsp;<b>mid-August 2026</b></li><li><b>General Availability (Worldwide):</b>&nbsp;Beginning in <b>mid-September 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;late&nbsp;August)&nbsp;and expected to complete in <b>late September 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;early&nbsp;September)</li></ul><p><b>[Impact on your organization]</b></p><p><i>Who is affected</i></p><ul><li>Users who have a <b>Microsoft 365 Copilot license</b> and use <b>Copilot Notebooks</b> in <b>Microsoft OneNote for Android</b></li><li>Copilot Notebooks also require a <b>SharePoint or OneDrive license</b> for notebook creation and storage</li></ul><p><i>Platforms and services</i></p><ul><li>Platform: Android</li><li>Services: Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks</li><li>A SharePoint or OneDrive license is required to create and store Copilot Notebooks</li></ul><p><i>What will happen</i></p><p>Eligible users will be able to start a multimodal capture session from within Copilot Notebooks in the OneNote Android app.</p><p>During a capture session, users can:</p><ul><li>Transcribe audio</li><li>Capture images</li><li>Take typed notes</li></ul><p>When the session ends, Microsoft 365 Copilot generates a structured Copilot Page containing transcripts, images, notes, and AI-generated insights. The page is saved in a selected Copilot Notebook and can be used alongside existing notebook content to:</p><ul><li>Ask questions</li><li>Generate documents</li><li>Create presentations</li><li>Build mind maps</li><li>Generate audio overviews</li><li>Support additional Copilot Notebook experiences</li></ul><p><b>[Action required and recommendations]</b></p><p>No admin action is required before rollout.</p><p>The feature will be enabled by default for eligible users.</p><p>If needed, administrators can manage availability using the Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices Cloud Policy.</p><p>Administrators can manage availability using the<b> Capture in</b> <b>Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices</b> Cloud Policy.</p><p>We recommend:</p><ul><li>Reviewing organizational policies related to audio transcription and recording.</li><li>Reviewing policies related to capturing images during meetings and discussions.</li><li>Informing users of any consent requirements before transcribing conversations or capturing images.</li></ul><p>Your organization is responsible for obtaining appropriate participant consent before using transcription capabilities, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Capture in Copilot Notebooks inherits Microsoft 365 privacy, security, compliance, and permission controls.</p><p><b>Learn more</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/capture-conversations-copilot-notebooks" target="_blank">Capture conversations and ideas on the go in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support</a></li></ul><p><b>[Compliance considerations]</b></p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>Question</td><td>Answer</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change store new customer data?</td><td>Transcripts, images, notes, and generated Copilot Pages are stored in Copilot Notebooks.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with customer data?</td><td>Copilot generates structured pages and insights from captured content.</td></tr><tr><td>Does the change provide end users a new way of interacting with generative AI?</td><td>Users can create AI-generated notebook content from captured sessions.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p>