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January 20, 2025

Discover the power of Copilot in OneNote

 

Microsoft has taken OneNote to the next level by integrating Copilot, an AI assistant that makes your note-taking experience smarter and more efficient¹. Whether you are studying, meeting or just want to organize your thoughts, Copilot offers countless features to make your work easier.

What can Copilot do for you? 🧠

With Copilot, you get a powerful assistant at your fingertips. Here are some of its most impressive features:

  • Summarize Notes 📝
    No time to go through long notes? Copilot summarizes the most important points for you, giving you an instant overview².
  • Create actionable task lists
    Have you had a meeting or brainstorming session? Copilot turns your notes into clear task lists so you know exactly what to do³.
  • Create plans and schedules 📅
    Whether it’s a project schedule or an event, Copilot helps you create clear schedules⁴.
  • Rewrite and improve text ✍️
    Having trouble finding the right words? Copilot can rewrite your text in different styles and tones to suit your purpose.
  • Interactive support 💬
    Ask Copilot questions and get instant smart answers that take your notes and plans to the next level⁵.

 

Summarizing your notes in OneNote

Summarize your notes in OneNote. Source: Microsoft

How does this help you? 🎯

Copilot in OneNote is more than just a tool – it is your digital partner that supports you at every stage of your work. It ensures that you:

  • Saves time by automating repetitive tasks.
  • Work more efficiently with smart insights and suggestions.
  • Have more overview in complex projects.

 

Prompts to try out⁶ ✍️

  • “Create a task list from my notes on [projectnaam]
    Let Copilot automatically create an organized task list from your project notes.
  • “Compile a meeting agenda based on my previous notes”
    Use your existing notes to generate a ready-made agenda for your next meeting.
  • “Break down my project plan into clear and doable steps.”
    Ask Copilot to rewrite your large project plan into smaller, manageable tasks.
  • “Give me 5 ideas to increase my productivity with my current task list.”
    Let Copilot generate suggestions to work more efficiently and save time.
  • “Help me with an organized schedule for my [evenement/project]
    Ask Copilot to turn your notes into a visually organized schedule.

 

Integrating AI into OneNote shows how technology can transform our daily work. By using Copilot’s smart features, you can focus on what really matters: creating impact and value. Get started with Copilot in OneNote today and discover how working smart makes your life easier!

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References

¹https://support.microsoft.com/copilot-onenote

²https://support.microsoft.com/office/je-onenote-notities-samenvatten-met-copilot-voor-microsoft-365-89e1f3cd-9cbc-4b34-84da-40d52b39aff5 ³https://support.microsoft.com/office/een-takenlijst-en-taken-maken-in-onenote-met-copilot-95fdfbeb-d499-4024-9387-5416ab56a58e ⁴https://support.microsoft.com/office/projectplannen-maken-met-copilot-in-onenote-19784dff-9745-481a-9ff0-b31d0337f2cc ⁵https://support.microsoft.com/nl-nl/office/chatten-met-copilot-over-uw-notities-en-onderzoeksvragen-8be75b91-d4d3-461e-af9a-fadfe208b589 ⁶https://www.microsoft365.com/launch/OneNote

 

 

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My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace. 🎯 Need help with your Microsoft 365 strategy?
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AI-assistent Copilot in OneNote genereert samenvattingen en takenlijsten om productiviteit te verhogen in een professionele omgeving.