481520 – Whiteboard: Sticky notes accelerator

Product:

Whiteboard

Platform:

US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Sticky note accelerators will help users work faster in Whiteboard by simplifying adding sticky notes. With a single click, users can quickly add sticky notes, making brainstorming and collaboration seamless.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-02-19

updated:
2025-09-12

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the sticky note accelerator is implemented without proper user training, users may struggle to adapt to the new feature, leading to confusion and decreased productivity during brainstorming sessions.
   - roles: End Users, Facilitators
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/01/20/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development/, https://www.nngroup.com/articles/why-user-experience-matters/

Increased Technical Support Requests
The introduction of the sticky note accelerator without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in technical support requests as users encounter issues or bugs with the new feature.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Product Managers
   - references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-reduce-it-support-tickets/, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-ways-to-reduce-it-support-tickets/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a meeting room with a big whiteboard on the wall. You have a stack of sticky notes in your hand, and you're jotting down ideas as they come to you. Normally, you'd have to peel off each sticky note, write on it, and then stick it on the board. This process can be a bit slow, especially if you're trying to capture a lot of ideas quickly.

Now, picture a magic button on the table. Every time you press it, a new sticky note instantly appears on the board, ready for you to write on. This button makes it much easier and faster to add your thoughts and keep the brainstorming session flowing smoothly. You don't have to fumble with the sticky notes or worry about running out of them. This is similar to what the new sticky note accelerator feature does in a digital whiteboard application.

In the digital world, this feature allows users to add sticky notes with just a single click. It's like having that magic button on your computer screen. This means that during virtual meetings or brainstorming sessions, participants can quickly jot down ideas without interrupting the flow of conversation. It simplifies the process, making collaboration more efficient and seamless, just like in our meeting room analogy. This feature is designed to enhance productivity by reducing the time and effort needed to capture and organize thoughts, allowing teams to focus more on the creative process rather than the mechanics of note-taking.