OneNote Copilot sidebar showing AI-generated task list and action items from a meeting note.
Microsoft OneNote Copilot chat pane displaying AI-generated content planning and follow-up suggestions
“Overview of Copilot Notebooks interface in Microsoft OneNote, showing unified workspace for documents and chat history.

Microsoft OneNote with Copilot — AI-Enhanced Note-Taking

Microsoft OneNote with Copilot supercharges traditional note-taking with a built-in AI assistant. Copilot can summarize sections, extract tasks, rewrite content, brainstorm ideas, and help users plan meetings or personal goals, all without leaving OneNote. With deep integration into Microsoft 365 and the Copilot ecosystem, it’s ideal for students, professionals, researchers, and project teams.

  • Summarize any note section or page
  • Extract to-do items automatically
  • Draft structured plans and agendas
  • Chat with your notebook to brainstorm or refine text

  • Available in Windows, Mac, iPad, and web (rolling out)

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Quick Facts - About OneNote with Copilot

Attribute Details
Category AI-Enhanced Digital Note-Taking
Platforms Windows, Mac, iPad (Web rolling out)
Copilot License Requires Microsoft 365 Copilot Pro or Copilot for Microsoft 365
Copilot Pricing ~$20/month (Pro), ~$30/month (Business)
Features Summarization, task extraction, planning, chat, Copilot Notebooks
Availability Global rollout for Microsoft 365 customers
Privacy & Security Microsoft ensures Copilot does not train on user data

What is OneNote with Copilot ?

Microsoft OneNote is a popular digital notebook, and now with Copilot integration, it becomes an intelligent workspace. Copilot brings generative AI into your existing notes, helping summarize long passages, generate lists, create project plans, rewrite sections, and even chat with your notes to answer questions or reframe ideas. You can highlight content or interact with the AI directly through the Copilot pane.

In OneNote for Microsoft 365 Business, Copilot Notebooks give you a dedicated space to bring together files, chats, and notes, letting Copilot work across this context to answer questions or generate insights.

Key Features of OneNote with Copilot

1. AI-Powered Summaries

  • Highlight a paragraph, page, or an entire notebook section and ask Copilot to summarize the key points.

2. To-Do & Task Extraction

  • Let Copilot scan your meeting notes and automatically generate to-do lists, next steps, or follow-ups.

3. Plan Creation

  • Copilot helps draft event agendas, weekly goals, study plans, or content outlines using your own notes as a base.

4. Chat With Copilot

  • Use the interactive chat panel to brainstorm ideas, rewrite content, or ask Copilot clarifying questions about your notes.

5. Copilot Notebooks (Business Plan Feature)

  • Dedicated smart notebooks that bring in Office documents, files, and chats to give Copilot a full-context workspace.

Pricing & Plans Of OneNote with Copilot

  • Free: OneNote remains free to download, but AI features are not included.
  • Copilot Pro: ~$20/month for individuals; includes AI across Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote (Windows only).

  • Copilot for Microsoft 365: ~$30/month per user (Business); unlocks Copilot on all platforms and gives access to Copilot Notebooks and advanced features.

Pro's

  • Deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Summarizes, rewrites, and plans directly within OneNote
  • Supports multiple platforms and is updated regularly
  • Copilot Notebooks help organize complex projects

  • Secure and privacy-conscious implementation

Con's

  • Requires Copilot license; not included in free version
  • Some features (like Copilot Notebooks) are limited to the business tier

  • Web support for Copilot is still rolling out

Popular Use Cases of OneNote with Copilot

  • Meeting Prep & Minutes: Summarize discussions and instantly generate action lists.
  • Project Management: Use Copilot Notebooks to centralize docs, chats & files; ask Copilot for next steps or summaries.
  • Homework & Study: Transform class notes into summaries and task lists effortlessly.
  • Content Brainstorming: Ask for blog ideas, rewrite bullet points, and polish outlines directly in OneNote.
  • Personal Planning: Create plans for events, travel, and budgets using note text and Copilot prompts.

Alternatives of OneNote with Copilot

Tool Strengths Comparison with OneNote Copilot
Notion AI Flexible pages and AI tools OneNote is better for Office/M365 integration
Evernote AI Focused on personal task organization Copilot better integrates into structured docs
Google Keep + Gemini Simple lists + basic AI OneNote Copilot is more powerful for large projects
Obsidian + AI plugins Markdown with deep control OneNote Copilot offers broader user accessibility

Feedback

Reddit user:

“Finally, my OneNote isn’t just a dumping ground it actually helps me stay on top of things.”

G2 Review:

“Copilot makes OneNote feel like a second brain. It’s smart enough to pull out action items from messy notes and get you moving again.”

FAQs related to OneNote with Copilot

  1. How do I get Copilot in OneNote?
    You need a Microsoft 365 account with either Copilot Pro (Personal) or Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Business). Feature auto-enables after license activation. For Windows, Mac, iPad; web rollout ongoing
  2. Is Copilot available on the OneNote free version?
    No, requires a paid Copilot Pro or Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Free OneNote remains feature-limited.
  3. Can I use Copilot offline?
    No, a stable internet connection is required since it relies on AI services in the cloud.
  4. Are my notes used to train Microsoft’s AI?
    No, Microsoft does not use personal notebook content to train its models, ensuring data privacy. Users retain control over AI interactions.

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