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A fundamental office tool in every organization's meeting room, the whiteboard is seamlessly integrated into Teams meetings by Microsoft to provide visual representation of ideas, graphic discussions, and images for users. To open the whiteboard on Microsoft Teams, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by Mytour.
Microsoft Whiteboard: A guide to using the whiteboard feature in Microsoft Teams
How to access the whiteboard feature on Microsoft Teams
1. Prerequisites for opening Microsoft Whiteboard
- Microsoft Teams' Whiteboard is accessible for all Microsoft account users, including free accounts (Outlook, Hotmail, Live, Xbox, etc.) and Microsoft 365 accounts (personal, organizational, or educational).
- Microsoft Teams' Whiteboard is available for group meetings with a minimum of 3 participants.
2. Steps to open the whiteboard on Microsoft Teams
Step 1: Visit the Microsoft Whiteboard download link, click to download, and choose your Windows device (for PC, Android) or IOS (for iPhone, iPad). Click quick access Here.
Here, Mytour opts to download Microsoft Whiteboard for the Windows operating system.
Step 2: Switch to the Microsoft Whiteboard setup interface, press 'download' to initiate the process.
A notification appears on the screen from the Microsoft store, click 'open Microsoft store' to proceed.
Step 3: In the Microsoft store interface, click 'Get'.
At this point, the app will be 'installed' on your device. You need to wait for the installation process to complete. Finally, click 'open' to launch the application.
Step 4: In Microsoft Teams, during a meeting, click the arrow icon to share your screen. Then, click the 'window' tab to select the windows displayed on your computer and choose Microsoft Whiteboard.
Step 5: In the Microsoft Whiteboard interface, you can click the plus (+) icon to add a new whiteboard. Below the whiteboard, you can choose options to draw with a pencil, add text, insert notes, or attach images or documents to the whiteboard. Additionally, you can click the undo and redo icons to revert or repeat the actions you just performed.
Step 6: Whatever you draw or interact with on the whiteboard will appear on the screens of meeting participants.
Step 7: To close the whiteboard in Teams, click the 'X' to stop sharing or turn off Microsoft Whiteboard.
Thus, Mytour has detailed the steps for you to open the whiteboard on Microsoft Teams. We hope this information is helpful, enabling you to conduct meetings, discussions on Microsoft Teams, and present your ideas more effectively. If you haven't tried Microsoft Whiteboard, use it next time to enhance your collaborative experience. Additionally, explore the guide on how to use Microsoft Teams for an overall understanding of tips for using this application.
