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How do I get the whiteboard up in a teams meeting?

esther j 0 Reputation points
2025-10-15T16:18:36.5966667+00:00

I can't seem to get the option to put up the whiteboard when I'm in a meeting. I click the share button and it just doesn't give me the option. I am using a laptop, if that affects anything. I'm doing online tutoring so the whiteboard would be really helpful. Thanks

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  1. John Oliver 6,485 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-15T16:56:42.89+00:00

    Hello esther j, thanks for posting this in our community. I completely understand how important it is to have access to the Whiteboard feature, especially when you're conducting online tutoring sessions.

    First, make sure you're signed in with a work or school account rather than a personal one like @gmail.com. Also, check that your Microsoft 365 subscription includes access to Whiteboard, as some plans like Teams Essentials may not support it.

    If you're part of an organization, you might need to ask your IT administrator to enable Whiteboard. They can do this by going to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, navigating to Settings, then Org settings, and finally Services. From there, they should ensure that Whiteboard is turned on for your organization.

    See: Getting started with Microsoft Whiteboard

    Hope this helps!

    Kind regards,

    John Oli

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