Microsoft Whiteboard

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Freeform digital canvas for sharing ideas and content

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Maisarah
Maisarah
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Best to pair with remote software

Reviewed on 2021/02/20

We are very happy to use it at the first, but after a while we start to see there are some lacking...

We are very happy to use it at the first, but after a while we start to see there are some lacking with all the feature that are offered by this software. I have opted to switch to other digital whiteboard software that can fit our work needs better.

Pros

Microsoft Whiteboard is best to be paired when me and my colleague are having an online weekly meeting or online ideas sharing. Sketching ideas and project process and idea map is very easy to do with this whiteboard and help us to interpreted our ideas into visual.

Cons

Microsoft Whiteboard is lacks of details in the feature and the tools. Like the shape option, they only has basic shape and if i need any other shape, it has to be drawn manually and it is very time consuming to do it all from the start.

Harsh
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

No Frills, Infinite White Canvas

Reviewed on 2023/12/09

I love it and use it for its no frills canvas.

I love it and use it for its no frills canvas.

Pros

It is really easy to start collaborative work on the miscrosoft Whiteboard.

Cons

On the mobile application you might feel the thickest ink is not thick enough to notice on a big screen.

Amanda
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Less Functional Version of One Note

Reviewed on 2024/04/04

I tried using it a few times in Microsoft teams, but I really just prefer OneNote

I tried using it a few times in Microsoft teams, but I really just prefer OneNote

Pros

I like that you can add a whiteboard tab into microsoft teams, but other than that I havent really found it to be very useful

Cons

I think it is just a less functional version of OneNote, it has all of the same features but it allows you to draw. The drawing feature is really only functional if you have a tablet not a desktop computer

George
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft White Board is a Must have tools for teams that need a lot of Brainstorming

Reviewed on 2023/08/26

I love the product. Microsoft should try and see if it is possible to use some sort of digital pen...

I love the product. Microsoft should try and see if it is possible to use some sort of digital pen with the whiteboard. That would take the application to a whole new level.

Pros

- Life during and after Covid necessitated the use of tools like Microsoft Whiteboard which could not have been as popular if Covid did not happen. - Microsoft Whiteboard is awesome. It comes both as a stand-alone app or you can also find it in teams. My team and I sometimes work remotely, and we find ourselves making use of this tool a lot. - Almost all things that you can do in realise whiteboard, you can also do in Microsoft Whiteboard. You can prepare a whiteboard in advance to a meeting or work with the whiteboard in real time during the meeting. Another cool thing about whiteboard is that during a meeting, you can give or take back rights of users to edit the whiteboard. Whiteboards used during a meeting can be accessed easily from the teams meeting calendar invite link or via whiteboard.office.com. - I think one of the reasons why I enjoy the whiteboard a lot is because my laptop is touchscreen. This makes things so much better for me in terms of drawings and sketches.- Another awesome thing about whiteboard is the fact that you can easily import files and videos into the canvas. I find this feature so important because it means, you can have everything related to a brainstorm session in one place which is good for staying organized.

Cons

At this point, I cannot think of anything bad to say about Microsoft Whiteboard. It is a great alternative to a real-life whiteboard. Whiteboards are always important and crucial for brainstorming.

PandiDurai
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Virtual Whiteboard

Reviewed on 2023/03/17

Every day, we utilize the whiteboard to discuss our project, visualize its scope, and draw out its...

Every day, we utilize the whiteboard to discuss our project, visualize its scope, and draw out its overview. In particular, since we are currently working from home, we make use of it to play games during Fun Fridays.

Pros

Similar to a traditional whiteboard, Microsoft Whiteboard offers the flexibility to draw anything, making it suitable for a variety of purposes, including brainstorming, project planning, sketching, and teaching. Its infinite canvas provides ample space for users to create and organize content without limitations.Another compelling feature of Microsoft Whiteboard is its collaborative capabilities. Multiple users can work on the same board simultaneously, making it an excellent tool for remote teams to collaborate and share ideas in real-time. Additionally, users can save and share their work with others, enabling easy access and review of the content at a later time.Moreover, Microsoft Whiteboard offers a range of tools and features to enhance the user experience, including the ability to add images, text, and notes to the board. It also allows users to export the board as an image or PDF file, making it a versatile tool for both personal and professional use.

Cons

I don't dislike anything. It's a very useful one.

Amanda
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Whiteboard makes colaborating simple

Reviewed on 2023/12/02

Definitely exceeded our needs and met all of my teams expectations. Beautiful functional Digital...

Definitely exceeded our needs and met all of my teams expectations. Beautiful functional Digital Canvas.

Pros

Abiity to use keyboard or pen That it was included in my 365 subscription and its in real time.

Cons

The lack of editing capabilities and basic structure.

Claudine
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great for Team Collaboration

Reviewed on 2023/08/18

It works well for quick and simple sharing. It's cost-effective. It keeps colleagues engaged.Files...

It works well for quick and simple sharing. It's cost-effective. It keeps colleagues engaged.Files are easy to save and share.

Pros

It is a great tool for getting colleagues involved in various discussions, meetings and brainstorming ideas. It works very well for my team because we are based in different countries. It allows all team members the opportunity to engage in real-time. It is really easy to use.

Cons

It does not have as many features as other software, but it has the basics to get started and keep the team engaged. I would like to see the addition of a few more templates added.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Innovative whiteboarding tool for Microsoft users

Reviewed on 2023/04/17

Microsoft Whiteboard is a highly flexible tool for creative collaboration and brainstorming with...

Microsoft Whiteboard is a highly flexible tool for creative collaboration and brainstorming with your hybrid team members, especially during Microsoft Teams calls. Despite the occasional performance issues, it provides everything you may need to exchange your ideas in a visual manner.

Pros

My project team often uses Microsoft Whiteboard whenever we are on MS Teams call with our clients or during Agile sprint retrospective meetings. It makes the discussion session really collaborative, creative and fun. Microsoft Whiteboard provides endless canvas where you can exchange your ideas using so many diagramming options like colored markers, pens, shapes, sticky notes, text, reaction emojis etc.If multiple team members are working on the same canvas at the same time, you can see their name tags along with their pointers, which makes it super easy to know who is sharing what information. However, if you want the team members to enter their comments/ideas anonymously, you can also control that (for example, during sprint retro calls).I really enjoy using Microsoft Whiteboard.

Cons

You need to have a Microsoft account in order to use this tool, which can be a roadblock, if you have clients joining in Microsoft Teams call as a 'guest' (e.g. they are joining from outside Microsoft suite or not signed in).Sometimes there is a glitch or significant lag when multiple team members are working on the same whiteboard/canvas simultaneously. Also, I would love to have more options in the pre-built template library of Microsoft Whiteboard.

Samuel
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Agood deal for your money

Reviewed on 2023/06/01

Pros

It easy to use and deployIt is inexpensiveOverall performance is good

Cons

It only accept and thus one must use Microsoft account

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Useful real time tool

Reviewed on 2023/11/11

Pros

Allows me to brainstorm in real time with colleagues that work remotely, such as myself

Cons

Sometimes the steps the user is supposed to take are not clear

kesavan
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Visual Collaboration Powerhouse

Reviewed on 2023/05/25

It is a much needed tool for every IT experts including me.

It is a much needed tool for every IT experts including me.

Pros

It is very useful for team projects. Multiple users can work simultaneously.

Cons

Formatting options are very limited. It would be better If It add some more features.

Jonathan
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

J.L. Microsoft Whiteboard Review

Reviewed on 2023/05/23

Microsoft Whiteboard was designed for the purpose of creating almost anything possible whether it's...

Microsoft Whiteboard was designed for the purpose of creating almost anything possible whether it's graphic design, animations and more but I decided to test it out with the sole purpose of collaborating with my friends. This resulted in an instant success, with us being able to call each other as well while using the same whiteboard. This led to an overall greater connection between us online and I would recommend it to others who would like to do the same or otherwise.

Pros

The digital space provided by Microsoft Whiteboard is endless and so I can write and draw across the whiteboard without worrying about space.

Cons

There aren't enough exporting options available for me to use due to the fact that not all of my work done on the software would be exported to an image file.

Arienne
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  • Industry: Fund-Raising
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Whiteboard

Reviewed on 2023/10/09

Pros

I love using Microsoft Whiteboard during virtual meetings with my team. I find it really easy to use and to engage others. Makes brainstorming more fun and way easier.

Cons

I haven't had any cons for this product yet.

Kristen
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Use it all of the time

Reviewed on 2023/11/30

Pros

Super easy to use. We use it in office all of the time!

Cons

Have to use Microsoft products with whiteboard.

Josiah
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Beautiful website

Reviewed on 2023/05/16

Pros

The view And how it’s so easy to use the app/website

Cons

I didn’t really like the templates I was able to use

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Microsoft Whiteboard User Review

Reviewed on 2023/01/14

Pros

I like the drag & drop features, templates, and ease of collaborating with team members in a way that is intuitive.

Cons

I do not dislike anything about the product. It integrates with our office space in a cloud platform and makes collaboration extremely easy.

Abid
Abid
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft Whiteboard is an Incredible Collaboration Tool

Reviewed on 2022/03/14

My overall experience with Microsoft Whiteboard is very amazing and i am using this software from...

My overall experience with Microsoft Whiteboard is very amazing and i am using this software from last 2 years for conducting online sessions, trainings and teaching classes. With the help of Microsoft Whiteboard we can interact with large audience and easily communicate and share ideas with them.

Pros

I always prefer using Microsoft Whiteboard for online meetings and seminars because it is very easy to use and very helpful software. The software easily integrate with other software and provide excellent support in online trainings. We can also share diagram, equations and express your point of views by choosing different colours and styles.

Cons

Microsoft Whiteboard needs to add more tools and features which will make this software more powerful and helpful for users. Other than that Microsoft Whiteboard is heading towards a good direction and everything in this amazing software works very well.

Daniel
Daniel
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great drawing software

Reviewed on 2021/06/24

It is a great software that may be useful for some basic drawing and idea organization

It is a great software that may be useful for some basic drawing and idea organization

Pros

I like that it offers you some really useful tools to represent your ideas, either handwriting, text and image. Also the fact that you can change the type background in diferent styles you can configure is ver useful. And finally the export to pdf, word or even power point option comes very good in some cases

Cons

I think that if they add more types of pen styles it would let the user make way more types of draws. Also if they could implement a better way to organize the boards that you made would be awesome so you dont have it all in one place being difficult to find an specific one

Jeffrey
Jeffrey
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft whiteboard review

Reviewed on 2022/05/16

Overall very good shows demonstrations very well worth the money 10/10

Overall very good shows demonstrations very well worth the money 10/10

Pros

Very good except for the classroom performs very well

Cons

Had a little issue with the pen at first

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

(Too) Basic Whiteboard app

Reviewed on 2022/07/12

Pros

Free if you are already in Micorsoft ecosystem
Integrates fairly well with Microsoft Team

Cons

Lacks features, it is way behind its competitors like MURAL.
Too expensive and challenging to use it if you're not in the Microsoft ecosystem

Alternatives Considered

Miro and Mural
Denisse
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  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Whiteboard helps a lot to express yourself

Reviewed on 2022/11/24

I really enjoy the app, it is an intuitive tool. I have no problem expressing my ideas and guiding...

I really enjoy the app, it is an intuitive tool. I have no problem expressing my ideas and guiding people to my argument. I love it!

Pros

It is easy and intuitive. You can have access to it very simply and when in a meeting or something you can draw attention to your ideas without complications. Diagramming and sketching is now the best option rather to wait for a formal presentation to explain everything

Cons

I have some troubles when my connection fails, and I might lose the info.

Tanya
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great support tool for meetings

Reviewed on 2023/02/16

Pros

Free, and easy to use, i believe this tools comes in handy when doing a presentation or some brainstorming with a team!

Cons

You'll have to have a Microsoft account to use it.. But, nowadays, who doesnt ?

Sarah
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Using Microsoft Whiteboard while teaching english

Reviewed on 2022/01/24

I would really recommend this software to everyone teaching english and other subjects online.It...

I would really recommend this software to everyone teaching english and other subjects online.It makes everything very clear for your students!

Pros

I love how easy it is to create a board,and my students can feel like in school even online. It´s the best thing.I am using xp-pen and it works amazing together.

Cons

I think it is missing some options,for example options for personalizing your pen.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Just what you need in times of virtual meetings

Reviewed on 2021/03/13

Not everyone is good with verbal communication and when writers and designers communicate, you need...

Not everyone is good with verbal communication and when writers and designers communicate, you need to draw to explain and get your point across. This is what I've been doing and it's been so effective.

Pros

It solves all the issues that comes with virtual meetings. Previously explaining something verbally would be a pain but now with this whiteboard, diagrams, and charts can be drawn to better explain things in a meeting. Honestly it's a life saver.

Cons

Nothing. I love it. I'm very glad Microsoft came with this product. It is absolutely essential during Covid-19 when all meetings are virtual.

Muhammad
Muhammad
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Share Your Ideas!

Reviewed on 2021/07/07

Overall software is nice and it is becoming a must in virtul meetings.

Overall software is nice and it is becoming a must in virtul meetings.

Pros

Microsoft whiteboard is a very useful tool. It has many helpful features which make collaborating fun.

Cons

Sometimes the software lags while drawing, and it needs some more features like we should see who collaborated.