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The whiteboard toolbar

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The whiteboard toolbar remains static on the left side of your screen, even as you resize your whiteboard. Use it to add objects and text, draw, and build diagrams. Just click an icon from the toolbar to select it or double-click to select and retain a tool for extended use.

Tool

Keyboard shortcut

Options

Function

Pointer

'


  • Select, move, and resize elements on your whiteboard

  • Use your whiteboard's navigation

Text

T

  • Color, opacity, and border options for the text box

  • Aha! text editor

  • Add text and text boxes to your whiteboard

  • Edit and format text

Shape

S

  • Square

  • Circle

  • Star

  • Badge

  • Image

  • Beveled square

  • Triangle

  • Cylinder

  • Text

  • Diamond

  • Hexagon

  • Cloud

  • Annotation

  • and more

  • Add, edit, and format shapes

  • Upload images

  • Pair with connectors to create diagrams

  • Create early-stage roadmaps and timelines with advanced shapes

  • Build wireframes for user experiences

Sticky note

N

  • Color and opacity options

  • Square or rectangle options

  • Capture thoughts and ideas

Connector

C

  • Arrow and line style options

  • Color and opacity options.

  • Straight, fluid, or static angle options

  • Connect shapes, text boxes, symbols, and other whiteboard objects

Pen



  • Sketch out ideas

Frame

F

  • Editable label

  • Color and opacity options

  • Group whiteboard objects

  • Organize your whiteboard

Sticker (formerly stamp emoji)

E

  • Resize or rotate

  • Add to your whiteboard to add personality and enhance collaboration

Image

I

  • Resize or rotate

  • Add an image to provide more context to the contents of your whiteboard

Template


  • 50+ whiteboard templates

  • Create consistent whiteboard configurations throughout your account