Microsoft Whiteboard - Teach and Collaborate with Others

Overview

Microsoft Whiteboard is a freeform digital canvas that can be accessed from the Microsoft365 app launcher (waffle). It offers various features for creativity and collaboration. Microsoft Whiteboard can be used during class lectures (in-person/online) or meetings. 

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Device support: Web app, Windows app, iOS and Android

Explore the key features available in each platform:

Microsoft Whiteboard - Windows app

Allows you to draw, add text, shapes, images, links, attach documents, embed videos, or start with a predesigned template.

  • Templates to get started
  • Several options for writing freely, including more colors and changing width of your pen
  • Collaboration is very smooth
  • Content drawn can be duplicated
  • Images can be inserted, as well as Word and PowerPoint files
  • Insert images from Bing
  • Erasing content is very smooth
  • Export as a png
  • Send to Teams or OneNote
  • Add Loop components
  • Surface hub compatibility
  • Lock and unlock objects

Microsoft Whiteboard - Web app

Offers real-time collaboration with others. You can access the Microsoft Whiteboard app at https://whiteboard.office.com/ or open it from the Microsoft 365 app launcher while online. Integrates with Microsoft Teams.

  • Saves to the cloud
  • Templates to start with or start a blank canvas
  • Use digital ink and sticky notes
  • Four colors available and an eraser (smooth erasing)
  • You can invite or create a share link from the Person icon
  • You can export the whiteboard as a .svg (but would need a third-party app)

Microsoft Whiteboard - Microsoft Teams

Available in Microsoft Teams in a meeting. Explore the Microsoft Support guides below:

Learn more about MS Teams, an all-in-one collaborative workspace for meetings, within departments, for cross-campus communication, file-sharing, or online class meetings.

Microsoft Whiteboard - Mobile Devices (iOS and Android)

App Store (iOS 16.0 or later)

Google Play (Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later)

  • Access your whiteboard from anywhere.
  • Add annotations and notes
  • Insert images from your device
  • Syncs your whiteboards across all devices 

 

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