Whiteboards
Collaborative whiteboards for brainstorming, diagrams, and visual planning.
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Whiteboards
Whiteboards provide an infinite canvas for brainstorming, diagrams, and real-time visual collaboration.
Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Infinite canvas | Unlimited zooming and panning |
| 12 element types | Shapes, lines, text, sticky notes, tables, freehand, and more |
| 5 templates | Org chart, flowchart, kanban, mind map, timeline |
| Real-time collaboration | Work simultaneously with live cursors |
| Sharing | Public and private links with permissions |
| Export | SVG, PNG, and PDF |
Creating a Whiteboard
- Navigate to Whiteboards in the sidebar
- Click on + New Whiteboard
- Optionally select a template (or start blank)
- The whiteboard opens automatically in the editor
Templates
| Template | Usage |
|---|---|
| Org Chart | Hierarchical organizational structure |
| Flowchart | Decision flows and processes |
| Kanban Board | Organize tasks in columns |
| Mind Map | Structure ideas radially |
| Timeline | Project milestones on a timeline |
Editor Tools
Drawing Tools
| Tool | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Select | V | Select and move elements |
| Hand | H | Pan the canvas |
| Rectangle | R | Draw a rectangle |
| Ellipse | E | Draw a circle/ellipse |
| Triangle | T (long press) | Draw a triangle |
| Line | L | Draw a straight line |
| Arrow | A | Draw an arrow |
| Connector | C | Smart connection between shapes |
| Text | T | Add a text element |
| Sticky Note | S | Colored note (6 colors) |
| Pen | P | Freehand drawing |
| Table | - | Insert a table with rows and columns |
| Eraser | X | Erase freehand strokes |
Editing
- Double-click on an element to edit text
- Drag to move elements
- Drag corners to resize
- Ctrl/Cmd + A select all elements
- Ctrl/Cmd + Z undo (up to 50 steps)
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z redo
- Ctrl/Cmd + G group elements
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G ungroup
Zoom & Navigation
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Mouse wheel | Zoom in/out |
| Fit to Content | Display all elements on screen |
| Space + Drag | Pan the canvas |
Multiple Pages
Whiteboards support multiple pages per board:
- Use the page navigator at the bottom of the editor
- Create new pages via the + icon
- Switch between pages by clicking on the page tabs
- The File menu (Figma-style) offers advanced options
Collaboration
Whiteboards support real-time collaboration:
- Live cursors - See other users' mouse positions with colored cursors
- Presence indicators - See who is currently viewing the whiteboard
- Instant sync - All changes are immediately visible to all participants
- Anonymous guests - Guests via shared links can also collaborate
Sharing
Public Link
- Open the Share menu in the editor
- Enable Public Sharing
- Select the permission (View or Edit)
- Copy the link and share it
Private Link (Password-Protected)
- Enable Private Sharing
- Set a password
- Select the permission (View or Edit)
- Share the link along with the password
Permissions
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| View | Read-only, no editing possible |
| Edit | Full access to all tools |
Export
Export whiteboards in various formats:
| Format | Usage |
|---|---|
| SVG | Lossless vector format, ideal for further processing |
| PNG | Image format for presentations and documents |
| Print-optimized format |
Project Whiteboards
Whiteboards can be assigned to a project:
- Create a whiteboard from within a project
- The whiteboard is then visible in the project tab
- Ideal for project-specific diagrams and planning
dVersum Tip
Use the templates as a starting point and customize them to your needs. The org chart template is excellent for team structures, while the flowchart template is perfect for process documentation.
Last updated: 4/6/2026