I will honestly say, for a feature that has been in the product for over a month, none of my colleagues were aware of the feature. It didn’t take a lot of time to figure out how to use whiteboards within teams, but we have found the following ways of using it.

1. Tab in a channel/user
   • Hit the + in the channel that you want to add the whiteboard
   • Select Whiteboard in the Add a tab option
   • Thats it 🙂
2. Share directly in a meeting
   • During a meeting, hit share and select Whiteboard

I’ll be honest, I do not see me using the tab option very often but so far, have found using the share during a meeting option very appealing. I can see my team collaborating with the whiteboard while we are reviewing complicated networking issues. I have run this by several people and everyone was initially impressed with how powerful the whiteboard feature is.

While reviewing the new features within teams, I read that Teams can embed Windows Whiteboard within the Teams App. Apparently I am late to the party as I am just hearing about this tool now. Windows Whiteboard is a digital whiteboarding tool that comes built into Windows 10. It allows teams to collaborate and brainstorm in real-time from anywhere, making it easier for remote teams to work together. In this blog post, we will explore what Windows Whiteboard is and how companies can use it to increase productivity.

What is Windows Whiteboard?

Windows Whiteboard is a digital whiteboarding tool that allows users to draw, write, and collaborate on a virtual whiteboard. The whiteboard can be accessed from any device that runs Windows 10, making it easy for teams to collaborate no matter where they are located. Teams can also save and organize their whiteboards, making it easy to revisit and reference them later.

How can companies use Windows Whiteboard to increase productivity?

1. Remote Collaboration: Teams can work together on a whiteboard from different locations, making it easier for remote teams to collaborate.
2. Real-time Collaboration: Multiple team members can draw, write, and make changes to the whiteboard in real-time, making it a dynamic tool for brainstorming and problem-solving.
3. Improved Communication: Windows Whiteboard enables teams to communicate visually, making it easier to share ideas and concepts, reducing the time it takes to explain complex ideas.
4. Better Organization: Teams can save and organize their whiteboards, making it easy to revisit and reference them later.
5. Accessibility: Windows Whiteboard is accessible to all Windows 10 users, making it a cost-effective tool for teams.

In conclusion, Windows Whiteboard is a powerful tool that can greatly benefit companies by improving collaboration, communication, and productivity. By using this tool, teams can work together more effectively, even when they are not in the same place, and can communicate complex ideas more quickly and efficiently. I am going to try to make an added effort to use this tool within my meetings and see if I can harness the power that this tool can provide.