Here’s what’s on the way to Microsoft Whiteboard in 2022
Microsoft Whiteboard has a long list of features in the works, all currently set to roll out before the end of this year.
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What you need to know
Microsoft Whiteboard creates a shareable infinite canvas that can be shared between colleagues and coworkers. Microsoft hasimproved and revamped the appover time and has several changes on the way for 2022. The new features appear on theMicrosoft 365 roadmapand were first spotted byNeowin.
Most of the upcoming features will sound familiar to those that regularly use Microsoft 365, such as the ability to add comments and attribute content to specific users. Microsoft Whiteboard will also gain the option to follow a person’s viewpoint as they move around the digital canvas.
The ability to embed videos by inputting a URL is also on the way, which should make it much easier to share content. Clickable link support will also be added in the near future.
Here are the summaries of each of the Microsoft 365 roadmap entries currently slated for 2022 release:
The new features hav current release goals ranging from September 2022 through December 2022, but those are all soft goals. The Microsoft 365 roadmap provides a rough outline for what is on the way, not firm release dates.
Microsoft Whiteboard
This app provides an infinite digital canvas geared for collaboration. Microsoft plans to roll out several new features for it before the end of the year, including comments and attribution.
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