Microsoft quietly launched Copilot Notebooks, and while it didn’t come with fireworks or a parade, it’s one of the smartest additions to M365 in ages. If you’ve ever found yourself hunting for that one doc, spreadsheet, or meeting note buried somewhere in the depths of your tenant—this one’s for you.
And guess what? We’ve just dropped a new video on our YouTube channel walking you through it all—step-by-step, with a few laughs along the way. 🎬🐾
🧠 What Are Copilot Notebooks?
In short: they’re your digital scrapbook for productivity. You can gather files from across your Microsoft 365 universe—Word docs, PowerPoints, Excel sheets, PDFs, Loop pages, meeting notes—and bring them together in one place. No more digital scavenger hunts. Just one neat, searchable hub.
And the best part? Copilot can reason over all of it. Ask questions, get summaries, draft content, and even generate audio overviews. It’s like having your own AI-powered assistant who actually knows where everything is.
🛠️ How It Works
- Create a notebook for any topic—work, projects, hobbies, side hustles…whatever!
- Add files from OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, or anywhere else in your M365 tenant
- Customise how Copilot responds: informal tone, bullet points, emojis, tables—you name it
- Ask Copilot to summarise, draft, brainstorm, or even narrate your content 🎙️
💡 Real-World Use Cases
- 📚 Studying or Researching? Gather all your notes and sources in one place and let Copilot summarise them.
- 🧠 Brainstorming a new idea? Drop in your pitch deck, market research, and notes—then ask Copilot to write a launch plan.
- 🗣️ Need to onboard someone quickly? Generate an audio overview so they can listen and learn on the go.
- 📣 Social media content? Copilot can whip up posts tailored for Instagram, Facebook, or Google Business—emojis included.
🎯 Why We Love It
At Iglu, we’ve started using Copilot Notebooks across the board. Whether it’s marketing campaigns, internal docs, or client work, it’s helping us stay organised and creative. The audio feature? Surprisingly brilliant. Perfect for those who prefer to listen while commuting, running, or just avoiding another wall of text.
🚀 Final Thoughts
Copilot Notebooks might not be the flashiest feature in M365, but it’s quietly revolutionising how we work.
If you’re already using Copilot, this is a no-brainer. And if you’re not—well, now’s a great time to start.
💬 Get in touch with the team of Copilot experts at Iglu if you want help getting started
🎥 Want to see it in action? Check out our latest video in our Copilot YouTube series where we walk through the whole thing—from setup to emoji-filled summaries.