Learning Microsoft Whiteboard from Scratch

Open the Microsoft Whiteboard, draw on the default canvas, use the back arrow to review, and create a new whiteboard for sticky notes, with content automatically saved.

Delete a whiteboard by tapping the three-dot menu and confirming, which permanently removes it; rename a whiteboard using the keyboard icon to edit its title.

Learn how to use inking mode in microsoft whiteboard by selecting pens, dragging to draw, and adjusting colors and pen boldness for expressive sketches.

Master the eraser tool in Microsoft Whiteboard by adjusting the eraser size, erasing with drag motion, and clearing the entire canvas.

Learn to use the ruler tool in Microsoft Whiteboard to move, rotate, and draw precise straight lines; adjust the angle with the scroll wheel and reuse the ruler for accuracy.

Use the lasso selection tool to draw a selection area around your drawings in Microsoft Whiteboard. Enclose the entire area to select objects, then drag to move all selected items.

Learn to undo and redo in Microsoft Whiteboard using the undo button or ctrl+z while manipulating pen drawings and sticky notes. New actions disable future redos, so plan steps carefully.

Learn how to add and adjust text in Microsoft Whiteboard, including creating text boxes, resizing, wrapping, editing text, applying color, copying and pasting, and adding alternative text for accessibility.

Resize objects in Microsoft Whiteboard by selecting an item and dragging the corner dot to adjust size, rotate, or resize text, pictures, and insets using the toolbar.

Learn to add notes and sticky notes in microsoft whiteboard, resize and edit them, color-code notes, copy, paste, and delete, and add alternative text for screen readers.

Learn to insert library images from your computer into Microsoft Whiteboard, then resize, lock, copy, paste, delete, and add alternative text.

Enable Bing image insertion in Microsoft whiteboard by turning on connected experiences, then select images via the images pane, choose Creative Commons results, and resize, rotate, and add alt text.

Insert a picture from your webcam by selecting camera in the IMIS menu, capture a photo, crop and place it on the whiteboard, then resize, lock, and add nearby text.

Explore working with the note grid in Microsoft Whiteboard by creating, renaming, editing, coloring, resizing, and rearranging notes, including sorting and grouping with the note read feature.

Learn to create and manage lists in Microsoft Whiteboard from scratch, including adding items, renaming titles, and sorting or copying, with screen reader support.

Learn to use the follow-up list in Microsoft Whiteboard to assign tasks, sort by reaction count or alphabetically, and convert items to checklists or bullets.

Navigate the inset menu to insert templates in Microsoft Whiteboard, then select from templates like SWOT analysis, brainstorming, and weekly planner, and edit notes directly within each template.

Insert pdf documents into microsoft whiteboard from the insert menu, then select and place the file. Resize, rotate, lock, or copy and paste as needed, with optional alternative text.

Learn how to insert a Word document into Microsoft Whiteboard from scratch using the plus button, selecting the Word document, and arranging all its pieces on the board.

Learn how to insert PowerPoint slides into Microsoft Whiteboard, choose slides, resize and rotate them, and add alternative text for seamless presentation integration.

Enable the ink to shape option in the menu, then convert freehand ink into precise shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and parallelograms, and resize them for clean edges.

Create tables in Microsoft Whiteboard by turning on shape and table, drawing a box, and converting a line; add rows and columns with the plus button, then move or resize.

Enable object snapping in Microsoft Whiteboard to align sticky notes precisely using center and parallel guides, snapping and placing objects neatly. Turn off snapping to remove guidelines and work freely.

Open the format menu in Microsoft Whiteboard, set background color to yellow, blue, purple, pink, or green, and add shapes like dots, squares, graph, diamond, or triangle with zoom control.

Move the Microsoft Whiteboard toolbar from the default bottom to the left or right using the hamburger icon and toolbar location setting. Switch between left, right, and bottom layouts.

Learn to use the grid as a guide for ink to shape in Microsoft Whiteboard, enabling precise squares, circles, and triangles with diamond and triangular grid options.

Learn how to clear and restart a microsoft whiteboard canvas by selecting the hamburger menu and choosing clear canvas, resetting decks and sticky notes for a fresh workspace.

Export your whiteboard content in multiple formats by using the export option in the hamburger menu, choosing BNZ as a common image format or SBIC as a vector format.

Generate a sharing link for collaboration in Microsoft Whiteboard by inviting others and enabling the web sharing link, then copy and share the link so they can access the board.

Get the shared link, download the app if needed, open the link in the web or app, grant access when prompted, and collaborate in real time on the Microsoft Whiteboard.

Use a new Microsoft whiteboard to plan a design project from brainstorming to final design and client presentation, with to-do lists, notes, logo ideas, and collaborative sharing.

Discover how to visually track work with Microsoft Whiteboard, collaborate by sharing your boards, and practice brainstorming and planning to improve over time.