Whiteboard features and functionality

Learn how to use common Whiteboard tools and features, as well as how to navigate the app. 

Tools

  • Add text in Whiteboard

  • Draw and ink in Whiteboard

  • Add comments in Whiteboard

  • Add notes and note grids in Whiteboard

  • Use the ruler and Enhance Shapes tool in Whiteboard

  • Insert pictures and documents in Whiteboard

  • Lock content in Whiteboard

  • Create templates in Whiteboard

  • Save & Share Custom Templates

  • Use annotation while sharing your screen in Microsoft Teams

  • Use Follow to guide participants through a Whiteboard

  • Insert Links onto a Whiteboard

  • Insert online videos onto a Whiteboard

  • Loop components in Whiteboard

  • Azure to OneDrive migration

Navigation

  • Use mouse and keyboard or pen in Whiteboard

  • Find Whiteboard keyboard shortcuts

  • Add notes, grids, titles and more in the Whiteboard Create panel

  • Copy, paste, and more in the Whiteboard Context menu

  • Format background and more in the Whiteboard Settings menu

See Also

  • Feature differences between Azure and OneDrive for Business whiteboards

  • Whiteboard features in Microsoft Teams

  • Whiteboard features on different devices