Whiteboard - Microsoft

What is Microsoft Whiteboard

Microsoft Whiteboard is a collaborative digital canvas software. Users can create and arrange visual ideas on an infinite workspace across web, desktop, and mobile apps.

What is the purpose of Microsoft Whiteboard

The purpose of Microsoft Whiteboard is to provide a shared space for brainstorming and mapping concepts. Canvases can contain sticky notes, drawn images, text, and templates.

How to use Microsoft Whiteboard

The tool can be used for real-time group brainstorming, visual problem solving, and sketching.

Where to find Support

This tool is centrally supported

Support

For help, you can contact the WTS Helpdesk

Documentation

Additional information on Microsoft WhiteBoard can be found on the Whiteboard Help Center

Security and Privacy

This tool has been formally reviewed by Western’s Technology Risk Assessment Committee

Security and Privacy Flags

Information Collection

  • Application collects information that could identify the user specifically (email address, class schedule, etc..)

EULA

  • Application's Terms of Conditions or End User License Agreement poses a risk of binding the institution to an agreement thereby requiring legal counsel to review the application. However, this is mitigated as it has undergone legal review during the Technology Risk Assessment process.

Last Updated: August 13, 2026


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