MC1450130: OneNote for Android Gets Multimodal Capture in Copilot Notebooks

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

Updated September 1, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[What and why]

We’re expanding multimodal capture in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks to the Microsoft OneNote app for Android.

This feature helps users capture in-person and on-the-go work in a single session by combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes. When the session ends, Microsoft 365 Copilot generates a structured Copilot Page containing insights and captured content, which is saved to the user’s selected Copilot Notebook.

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.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 567895.

[Rollout schedule]

• Public Preview: Available starting in mid-August 2026
• General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-September 2026 (previously late August) and expected to complete in late September 2026 (previously early September)

[Impact on your organization]

Who is affected

• Users who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and use Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft OneNote for Android
• Copilot Notebooks also require a SharePoint or OneDrive license for notebook creation and storage

Platforms and services

• Platform: Android
• Services: Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks
• A SharePoint or OneDrive license is required to create and store Copilot Notebooks

What will happen

Eligible users will be able to start a multimodal capture session from within Copilot Notebooks in the OneNote Android app.

During a capture session, users can:

• Transcribe audio
• Capture images
• Take typed notes

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:

• Ask questions
• Generate documents
• Create presentations
• Build mind maps
• Generate audio overviews
• Support additional Copilot Notebook experiences

[Action required and recommendations]

No admin action is required before rollout.

The feature will be enabled by default for eligible users.

If needed, administrators can manage availability using the Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices Cloud Policy.

Administrators can manage availability using the Capture in Copilot Notebooks for mobile devices Cloud Policy.

We recommend:

• Reviewing organizational policies related to audio transcription and recording.
• Reviewing policies related to capturing images during meetings and discussions.
• Informing users of any consent requirements before transcribing conversations or capturing images.

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.

Learn more

• Capture conversations and ideas on the go in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations]

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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