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How to Use the Whiteboard in Zoom

Tap through each step to see how the Zoom whiteboard works.

  1. Click the "Whiteboard" icon in a meeting

    Click the Whiteboard icon in the meeting's bottom toolbar.

  2. Create a new whiteboard

    Click "New" to open a blank whiteboard.

  3. Sketch out ideas with drawing tools

    Use pens, shapes, and sticky notes to freely capture ideas together with other participants.

  4. Save and share the whiteboard

    Save your work so you can share it with your team and keep editing after the meeting ends.

  5. Why it's worth using

    Where screen sharing only lets one presenter show a static view, a shared whiteboard gives everyone in the meeting a space to draw and edit together in real time.

Brainstorming needs more than a shared screen

A screen share is one-directional by design, but real brainstorming works better when multiple people can add and edit ideas at the same time, which is exactly what a shared whiteboard is built for.

The board doesn't disappear when the meeting ends

Since saved boards live in your account and are accessible through Zoom's web portal, a whiteboard session can turn into an ongoing project space rather than a one-time meeting activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the whiteboard after the meeting ends?

Yes β€” a saved whiteboard remains accessible through the Zoom web portal even after the meeting is over, so you can keep working on it.

Is this available on every plan?

The basic whiteboard feature is available on the free plan, but some advanced features are limited to paid plans.