Short Version
Microsoft OneNote for Windows desktop is getting an improved experience for on-canvas Copilot features. Due from 12th December 2025.
Details
Copilot in Microsoft OneNote for Windows desktop will soon see the following improvements to the on-canvas Copilot experience.
- On-canvas Copilot features will open in the Copilot Chat pane rather than in a separate window.
- Features such as Take Notes with Copilot, Summarise Page, Create a Task List, and Rewrite Page will now open in the Copilot Chat pane.
- You will no longer be able to explicitly refer to “this section” or “this notebook” in prompts.
Availability
Due from 12th December 2025.
Source, related links, and references
MC1185440.
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