Sharing Graphical Content During a Chat

Windows Messenger includes whiteboard , a program that you can use to display and share graphical content. All participants in the Windows Messenger can access a shared whiteboard and make changes interactively to the graphics it displays. A whiteboard can have multiple pages, which users can easily add and delete. You can copy and paste items between the whiteboard and other programs. You can emphasize key points using a highlighter tool or a pointer. Changes to one whiteboard are automatically synchronized with all other whiteboards , unless the user chooses to remove synchronization.

Use the Whiteboard

Double-click the Windows Messenger icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then sign in, if necessary.

Double-click the contact you want to send an instant message.

Click Start Whiteboard, and then wait for the other person to accept the invitation .

Use the Whiteboard tools to create the graphical content you want to share.

When you're done, click the Close button.

Did You Know?

You can save the content of the Whiteboard . Click the File menu, click Save As, specify a location, and then click Save.