MC1262567 - Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebook content

Updated June 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

Copilot Notebooks enables users to generate Excel spreadsheets directly from the content and references collected in a notebook. Copilot creates a structured spreadsheet based on the notebook’s context, which can then be opened and edited in Excel. This capability streamlines the transition from ideas and source material into a usable spreadsheet by reducing manual setup and formatting.

When this will happen:

• Public Preview via Frontier: Rollout begins in late March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026.
• General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early June 2026 (previously late May) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously early June).

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected:

• Users with access to Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Notebooks
• Organizations using Excel in Microsoft 365
• A Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license is required to use this feature

What will happen:

• Users will be able to generate an Excel spreadsheet from content and references stored in a Copilot Notebook.



• The generated spreadsheet opens in Excel and can be edited like any other Excel file.
• The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
• Existing Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and Copilot policies are respected.

What you can do to prepare:

• No admin action is required.
• Review internal guidance or helpdesk documentation related to Copilot and Excel workflows.
• Consider notifying users that Copilot Notebooks can now generate Excel spreadsheets from notebook content.

Learn more: Get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks | Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)

Compliance considerations: