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Using Whiteboard in Zoom

The guide below provides instructions on how to use the whiteboard in Zoom

Updated over 10 months ago

Create a whiteboard from a Zoom meeting

  1. Start a meeting

  2. On the in-meeting controls, click the Whiteboards button

  3. At the top right, click New.
    A pop-up window will appear.

  4. In the pop-up window, you will be asked to select from the following:

    1. How do you want to open the board?

      1. Collaborating: Users are granted edit access.

      2. Presenting: Board opens in presentation mode and users are granted view access.

    2. Do you want users to have access to the board after the meeting?

      1. Yes: Meeting participants can access the new or edited whiteboard when the meeting ends.

      2. No: Meeting participants cannot access the new or edited whiteboard when the meeting ends unless the owner grants them access outside the meeting.

  5. Click Open Board.
    The whiteboard will open in the meeting window.

How to Use the Whiteboard Tools

To edit a whiteboard, use the editing tools available located on the left side of the screen. Click and drag the icons to the canvas to draw, add shapes, type text, and more. For most controls, clicking on the canvas will then create an object of that type. If using the Select tool, you will be able to select one or more objects and change their properties. Visit the Zoom Whiteboard tools guide to learn more about what you can do in a whiteboard.

How to Share a Whiteboard

Create or open a whiteboard.

  1. At the top right of the whiteboard page, click Share.

  2. Enter the email addresses of the users you would like to share the whiteboard with and set their permissions.

  3. Click Share Whiteboard.

  4. (Optional) Click Copy Link and then paste the link in a message or email to send to others.

More Information on Using Zoom Whiteboards at: Zoom Support

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