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.
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