Using digital technology electronic copyboards eclipses the standard whiteboard/chalkboard by allowing for notes from the board to be saved either in softcopy (memory) or hardcopy (printing). Depending on the model chosen, users have notes saved directly unto internal memory, memory card or transferred to an attached PC. Other models enable notes to be printed off the board either in black and white or in color with the use of a printer.

The functionality offered by electronic whiteboards allows for participants to focus more on the presentation and less on note taking. Furthermore, the note saving cababilities allows for further editing of the data presented, increased distribution and compilation of work into electronic documents.