Miro

Using Miro

When you sign up to Miro, you will be asked a few questions about your company, and how you want to use the whiteboard. (You don't have to answer all of them, if they don't apply - You can just click continue and go to the next section. 

Next you have the option to invite team members. You can send them a link or invite from Slack or Gmail contacts. Either invite your team or 'Skip for now'

Then, you will be given options for a template. Choose the area you will be working in. The options are Ideation and Brainstorming, Mapping and Diagraming, Strategy and planning, Resarch and Design, Agile Workflows, Meetings and Workshops, or you can start with a blank canvas.

There are loads of Templates! You can access them on the left hand menu.

Moving around the bord is easy and smooth. Select Mouse or track pad from the options. On a track pad, just zoom in and out by pinching. You can zoom out and get an overview of everything, and zoom back in to work on a specific page. Slide along with two fingers on the track pad. Or with  a mouse simply right click and drag. Pop up instructions help you out on you first time on the board. 

There is also a short 2 minute video you can watch, which gives an introduction to the features. 

There are lots of ways to use miro, using either the templates or creating something unique. 

For even more templates, click on Miroverse in the left hand menu in the dashboard. Here you can find templates and design from other users. You can even crate and share your own too!

More than 30,000,000 Pro duct Managers and Owners, UX/UI designers, Agile Coaches and Design Thinkers all over the world use Miro to create Next Big Things.

Everything is saved automatically.

There are some good features in Miro. For example you can create voice recordings, and there are a selection of emojis under 'reactions', which you can use to express yout thoughts. when you click on one it pops up onto the screen, momentarily. 

The Voting Feature, along with video chat and timer can only be accessed with the upgraded plan.

Can I Export My Whiteboard?

Yes, you can export your whiteboard from Miro in several formats, here are the details:

Exporting as PDF

You can export your entire Miro board as a PDF. To do this, open the export menu in the top-left corner of the board, select "Save as PDF," choose the desired file size (Small, Medium, Large, or Vector), and click "Export".

Exporting Specific Frames as PDF

If you only need to export certain frames, select the frames you want to export while holding the Shift key, or drag the selection field across the content. Then, click the three dots on the context menu and choose "Export as PDF".

Exporting as Image

You can export an individual frame or the entire board as an image. To export a frame, select the frame, click the three dots on the context menu, and choose "Export as image." For the entire board, select all objects with Ctrl + A (Windows) or ⌘ + A (Mac), and then choose "Export as image" from the context menu.

Exporting to CSV

You can also export the content of your board to a CSV file by selecting the "Export to spreadsheet (CSV)" option on the board export menu.

Limitations

High-quality resolution export without a watermark may not be available on all plans. Additionally, exporting frames with a large number of objects might cause disruptions, so it's recommended to divide large boards into smaller ones for optimal performance.

These methods allow you to export your Miro whiteboard in various formats, depending on your needs.

Who is Miro Best For?

Miro is a versatile and powerful collaborative whiteboard tool that is best suited for a variety of teams and use cases. Here are some of the key groups and scenarios where Miro excels:

Product and Development Teams

Miro is ideal for product and development teams due to its advanced collaboration features, including real-time and asynchronous communication tools, video calls, live chat, and comments. It supports the full product development lifecycle, from sprint planning and lo-fi wireframing to estimations and dependency mapping.

UX and Design Teams

Miro is highly beneficial for UX and design teams, offering tools for customer journey mapping, wireframing, brainstorming, and gathering feedback on designs. It helps in aligning teams and strengthening client relationships through its extensive library of templates and collaborative features.

Hybrid and Remote Teams

Miro is well-suited for hybrid and remote teams, providing an online whiteboard experience that mimics in-person collaboration. It includes features like video chat, real-time collaboration, and the ability to access the board from anywhere, making it ideal for distributed teams.

Project Managers

Project managers can leverage Miro to plan projects, track timelines, and keep teams informed about project progress. The visual format and integrations with tools like Jira, Monday.com, and Asana make it a valuable tool for project management.

Educational and Training Institutions

While Miro is not specifically tailored for educational institutions like some other tools, it can still be used for workshops, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative learning activities. Its templates and real-time collaboration features make it useful for interactive and engaging educational sessions.

Large Enterprises

Miro is used by over 180,000 organizations, including major companies like Nike, Ikea, Deloitte, WPP, and Cisco. It helps these enterprises modernize their innovation processes, improve work quality, and accelerate project timelines.

General Collaboration and Brainstorming

Miro's infinite canvas, extensive template library, and intuitive interface make it a great tool for general collaboration and brainstorming across various departments. It supports creating mind maps, user story maps, and other visual representations of ideas and strategies.

In summary, Miro is best for teams that require robust collaborative tools for brainstorming, project management, UX design, and general team collaboration, particularly in remote or hybrid work environments.

What's included in the Free plan

The Miro Free plan offers several key features, but it also comes with some limitations. Here are the details:

Unlimited Team Members

You can invite as many team members as you need, and they will all be added to your team with access to all boards.

Unlimited Boards (with situations)

While you can create as many boards as you want, only the three most recently created boards are available for editing and collaboration. The rest of the boards are locked in a view-only mode.

Basic Collaboration Tools

All team members can view, comment, or edit the active boards, depending on the board owner's settings.

Features include basic sharing settings, where all boards created in a free team are automatically shared with the whole team.

Access to Templates and Integrations

You have access to Miro's library of 2,500+ pre-built templates and integrations with tools like Google Drive, Slack, and more.

Attention Management

Basic attention management features such as "Follow user" and "Bring user to me" are available.

No Private Boards

Private boards are not available on the Free plan. All boards are shared with the entire team.

No Guest Access with Edit Rights

On the Free plan, you cannot invite guests with edit access.

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