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Welcome to the new Whiteboard!

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Nov 19, 2021

Recent Message Center update (MC279627):

Updated November 18, 2021: During our gradual rollout of the new Whiteboard for Windows app, we learned that users love the new features but need some of the old ones back. We've also heard that some customers need more time before we automatically require transitioning new boards in OneDrive for Business (ODB) and more flexibility for rolling out the new unified Whiteboard for Windows app.

 

So today, we're doing two things:

  1. We're pausing the Windows app rollout. Any users already upgraded will be automatically moved back to the previous version via automatic Store update. All the new Whiteboard features such as templates remain available in Teams, Web and mobile.
  2. We're providing more time for you to decide how you want to opt into ODB storage and deploy the new unified client on Windows and Surface Hub.

What are the new dates and options?

  • For the client, we're addressing top requests for the new Windows app and will start the automatic store rollout in mid-February, completing by mid-March.
  • For the storage, we're giving you more time before transitioning storage to ODB. Default on will begin in late March and complete by mid-April.
  • For those who want the unified Windows client and/or ODB storage sooner, by mid-January we'll provide ways for you to deploy to your organization.