Loop components in Whiteboard
You can now create new Loop components in Whiteboard and copy/paste them to other Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, etc.) with inline edits saved across instances in real-time. (For more details about Loop components, see First things to know about Loop components in Microsoft Teams).
This functionality is available to users signed in with a work or school account on Whiteboard web, Teams, Windows, and Surface Devices.
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On iOS and Android devices, users can view and edit Loop components in Whiteboard but will neither be able to create them nor copy/paste them. This functionality will be coming in a future update.
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On Surface Hubs & Microsoft Teams Room devices, users will not be able to view, edit, create or copy/paste Loop components in Whiteboard. This functionality will be coming in a future update.
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External and anonymous users collaborating on whiteboards in Teams meetings will not be able to view, edit, create or copy/paste Loop components. This functionality will be coming in a future update.
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Environments other than commercial (such as GCC, GCC-H & DoD) will be available when Loop components are supported in additional environments.
To create new Loop components in a whiteboard
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Open the whiteboard in which you want to create a new Loop component.
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Select the "..." from the bottom menu.
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Select the Loop components option.
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Choose from a Task list, Table, Voting table, Progress tracker or Checklist to insert on canvas. If using a mouse, click on the canvas to insert the Loop component.
To live copy/paste a Loop component from a whiteboard to other Microsoft 365 applications
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Insert a new Loop component in the whiteboard or select an existing Loop component.
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Select Copy link in the upper right corner of the component.
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Open the host (Teams chat, Outlook mail or other Microsoft 365 application) in which you want to paste the component.
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Paste using the paste option in the right-click context menu (long-press if using touch) or keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+V).
To live copy/paste a Loop component into a whiteboard
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Insert a new Loop component in Teams chat, Outlook, or other Microsoft 365 application, or select an existing Loop component.
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Select Copy link in the upper right corner of the component.
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Open the whiteboard in which you want to paste the component.
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Paste using the paste option in the right-click context menu (long-press if using touch) or keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+V).
Note: Currently only Loop components that are shared with everyone in your organization can be pasted into Whiteboard. If you try to paste a Loop component that is shared with only specific people, you'll be prompted to share it with everyone in your organization.
To edit a Loop component
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Using a Mouse: Hover and then click on the portion of the Loop component you want to edit.
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Using a Keyboard:
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Use Tab to bring focus onto the Loop component.
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Press Enter to take focus onto the Loop component header.
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Press Tab to take focus onto the Loop component content.
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Press Enter to take focus inside the Loop component content and edit as desired.
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Using Touch/Tap: Double-tap on the portion of the Loop component you want to edit.
No matter where and how edits are made, the component will always show the latest changes.
Note: On Android & iOS devices, selecting a Loop component will open the source Loop file in Office.com where edits can be made as required.
To delete a Loop component
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Select a Loop component.
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Select Delete in the component's context menu or the delete key on your keyboard.
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