Important! The standalone Microsoft Whiteboard app will be retired from Windows and iOS and Android devices on October 16, 2026. Users who use Microsoft Whiteboard will need to access it through the web and Microsoft Teams.
Overview
Microsoft Whiteboard is a freeform digital canvas that can be accessed from the web while logged into an online Microsoft365 application from the waffle menu, Microsoft Teams. It offers various features for creativity and collaboration during class lectures (in-person/online) or meetings.
Available on any device: Web and Teams only
Microsoft Whiteboard
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)
Share a Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams
MS Teams is an all-in-one collaborative workspace for meetings, within departments, for cross-campus communication, file-sharing, or online classes.
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