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A long-time OneNote user asks Copilot to turn a messy brainstorm page into a prioritised to-do list with deadlines and checkboxes, and uses its rewrite tool to reshape blunt notes into something shareable, such as a short quick-start guide. Note it needs a qualifying Microsoft 365 plan and the Windows app.
Turn this page into a prioritised to-do list with deadlines. Put the most urgent items first, group related tasks together, and add a checkbox to each one. If something has no clear deadline, suggest one based on [YOUR TIMEFRAME, E.G. THE END OF THE MONTH].
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Open the messy page in OneNote for Windows with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family plan that includes Copilot.
- Ask Copilot to turn the page into a prioritised to-do list with deadlines.
- Highlight any notes you need to share and ask Copilot to rewrite them in a clearer format.
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Reference: XDA Developers