Using Microsoft Whiteboard

A virtual whiteboard is a digital application that functions like a traditional whiteboard, but is hosted virtually. A virtual whiteboard has multiple colors, shapes and templates to choose from and allows whiteboards to be saved in shareable files for easy access in the future.

What can I do with Whiteboard?

Here are just some of the things you can do:

  • Running effective meetings 

  • Brainstorming

  • Learning and coaching

  • Sprint planning

  • Project management

  • Problem solving

  • Continuous improvement

  • Incident management

How do I use ink in Whiteboard?

Digital ink is available to everyone, regardless of whether you're using a mouse or pen. The pen toolbar includes 15 ink colors, 15 highlighters, ink arrows and various thicknesses.

Features:

  • Select a pen to see the color and thickness drop-down.

  • Select arrow mode in the drop-down to turn your ink strokes into arrows.

  • Draw straight lines by holding down the Shift key as you ink.

  • Convert things you draw into shapes by selecting the ink and selecting the shape icon in the context menu.

 

For more information about Microsoft Whiteboard visit Microsoft’s Help page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/microsoft-whiteboard-help-d236aef8-fcdf-4b5e-b5d7-7f157461e920?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us#bkmk_01