Jun 17 2021 06:00 AM *Check out the newest features now available in Microsoft Whiteboard in this Welcome to the new Whiteboard blog post (published September 28, 2021 ). We introduced Microsoft Whiteboard with the goal of bringing people together for visual collaboration, working across a range of devices and ecosystems including Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft will roll back its Whiteboard app to its previous version following negative feedback., a web View version of Whiteboard came out near the end of September 2021. Whiteboard users complained about latency issues, removed features, and other problems with the new version of the app.
Why did Microsoft whiteboard come out?
We introduced Microsoft Whiteboard with the goal of bringing people together for visual collaboration, working across a range of devices and ecosystems including Microsoft Teams. Over the past 18 months, while many people were working remotely, we learned that customers needed virtual-first tools to creatively problem solve with others.
This of course begs the query “What’s new with Microsoft’s new whiteboard heads?”
As the new Whiteboard heads for i. OS, Surface Hub and Windows 10, Microsoft has plans for more features . The company points to a new UI for the app, laser pointer support, object alignment, collaborative cursors, customizable templates, and more. According to the company, these tools should drop during September.
How to get the new microsoft whiteboard?
You can launch the Microsoft Whiteboard app by tapping the Whiteboard icon on the Start Screen. You can immediately begin inking with the pen, adding images or sticky notes, and signing in to collaborate with colleagues.
While we were writing we ran into the inquiry “What can I do with Microsoft whiteboard?”.
Microsoft Whiteboard is a freeform, digital canvas where people, content, and ideas come together. You can use Whiteboard for collaborating with your team to accomplish many activities — whether your team is in the same place or in multiple locations. Team members can work collaboratively using their own devices.
Microsoft Whiteboard is automatically enabled for applicable Office 365 and Microsoft 365 tenants, including in Microsoft Teams. Make your meetings more collaborative by sharing a whiteboard with all participants.
All your whiteboards are automatically and securely saved in Microsoft Azure, and they’re accessible from your account in the Windows 11 app, i. OS app, Microsoft Teams, or on the web. Learn more about where your Microsoft 365 customer data is stored. How can IT admins access Microsoft Whiteboard for Education?
The next thing we wanted the answer to was; how do I use Microsoft whiteboard templates on Windows 10?
With the Microsoft Whiteboard app on Windows 10 or i. OS, you can get started right away by inserting templates into your whiteboards. Open an existing board or create a new one, tap the + button on the toolbar, and select Templates . How does Microsoft Whiteboard work with Microsoft Teams ?
What is the new Microsoft Whiteboard app?
Back in June, Microsoft unveiled a new version of its Whiteboard application that focuses on hybrid work. The new Whiteboard experience has finally started rolling out in Microsoft Teams as well as on the Web, and the company is also planning to bring it to the native apps on Windows 10, Surface Hub, and i, and os.
The Whiteboard app for Windows 10 is a new version of the app on Surface Hub. Surface Hub customers can choose to stay on their current app, install the new app alongside their current app, or switch to the new app entirely. See here for more information.
How do I download and install Microsoft whiteboard on iOS devices?
Download Microsoft Whiteboard to your i. OS device from the App Store (requires Apple i. OS 9 or later, i. Phone 5s or later, i. Pad Mini 3 or later, i. Pad Air, or i. Pad Pro). After installing, sign in to Whiteboard with a free Microsoft account (Outlook, Hotmail, Live, Xbox, etc.) or Microsoft 365 account (personal, work, or school).
Why can’t I sign in to the whiteboard service?
If you’re using your Microsoft 365 organizational account, contact your administrator to ensure that the new Whiteboard service is enabled for your organization. If you’re experiencing this issue on a Surface Hub, contact your administrator for more information or see the Microsoft Surface Hub admin guide for settings that can prevent signing in.