Now in public preview: Collaborative Annotation

One advantage of using Zoom for collaboration is that both the host and participants can start annotations on shared content. However, in Microsoft Teams, only the presenter has the ability to start annotations, which can create barriers to collaboration. Additionally, the presenter must know how to share their entire desktop instead of just a single window, and enable collaborative cursors to allow participants to easily point out items of interest. These added steps can interrupt the flow of collaboration and lead to frustration for all involved. A solution to this issue could be to allow participants to request the collaborative cursor without having to enter annotation mode. This would streamline the collaboration process and allow everyone to focus on the intended discussion without unnecessary interruptions.