How to write on white board in Microsoft Teams

Author: Aradhya | Guide: Microsoft Teams |

You can write on a whiteboard in Microsoft Teams by going through the simple steps mentioned in the article below. The whiteboard on Teams is a free canvas where people can draw, type and scribble to share ideas. You can choose between a pen, pencil, sketch, and highlighter and color and shades for each of them. The content on the whiteboard can also be shared later when the meeting gets over. Moreover,  you can also send task lists on Microsoft Teams while sending messages on channels or chats.

How to use Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams

Write on a Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams: 7 Steps

Step 1- Open the Microsoft Teams App:

  • To start, you have to open the Microsoft Teams app. 
  • You can open it simply by searching for it in the search bar.
  • If you don’t have the app installed, you can download it from Google Play Store or Apple App Store for your Android and iPhone respectively.
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Step 2- Start or Join the Meeting:

  • Go to the calendar icon present at the bottom of the screen.
  • Thereafter, start a new meeting by clicking on the meeting icon present on the top panel.
  • Also, you can join a scheduled meeting by tapping on Join against the scheduled meeting.
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Step 3- Share the Whiteboard: Then, you have to tap on “shared whiteboard”.

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Step 4- Tap on the Add Icon:

  • Thereafter, tap on the add icon.
  • You would be able to locate it on the bottom right of the screen.
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Step 5- Tap on Ink or Text: Then, tap on ink or text to type with any of them on the whiteboard.

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Step 6- Type Anything: Finally, you can start typing anything you want.

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Step 7- Tap on the Check Mark Icon: Lastly, you can tap on the check mark icon to present the typed content on the screen.

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Thus, by following the steps mentioned above, you can write on the whiteboard on Microsoft Teams. Let’s now move to the FAQ section to know answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Microsoft Teams.

FAQ

How to delete a sent message on Microsoft Teams?

You can delete a sent message on Microsoft Teams by following these steps- 

  • One, go to the message that you want to edit.
  • Then, hold the message and tap on more options.
  • Lastly, select delete. Tap delete again to confirm. And your message will be deleted.

How to save messages on Microsoft Teams?

You can save messages on Microsoft Teams by following these simple steps-

  • Long press or hold the message that you want you to save.
  • Then, go to the more options.
  • Lastly, tap on Save. Your message will be saved.

How to react to a message on Microsoft Teams?

You can react to a message by long pressing or holding a message and a list of reactions will appear. Tap on any reaction to add the reaction.

How to access Microsoft Teams chat files?

You can access Microsoft Teams chat files by going through the simple steps mentioned in the linked article.

What is the shortcut to open Teams on the Microsoft Teams web app?

The shortcut to open teams on the Microsoft web app is Ctrl+Shift+3. If you are using the Teams app, you can do the same by tapping on Ctrl+3.

Thus, by reading the above article you should be able to write on a whiteboard on Microsoft Teams. The FAQ section aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about teams through simple steps.

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