In this article, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to access the whiteboard feature on Zoom. As an avid user of Zoom for virtual meetings and presentations, I have found the whiteboard to be a valuable tool for collaborating and visually illustrating ideas.
Step 1: Starting a Zoom Meeting
Before we can bring up the whiteboard, we need to start a Zoom meeting. Open the Zoom application on your device and click on the “New Meeting” button. This will launch a new meeting session.
Step 2: Sharing Your Screen
Once the meeting has started, you will see a toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Look for the “Share Screen” button and click on it. A new window will pop up, displaying a list of available screens and applications you can share.
Here, you have two options:
- Share the Entire Screen: If you want to bring up the whiteboard as a full-screen view for all participants, select the screen you wish to share and click the “Share” button.
- Share a Specific Application: If you only want to bring up the whiteboard and keep other applications hidden, choose the specific application from the list and click “Share.”
Step 3: Bringing Up the Whiteboard
Now that you have shared your screen, it’s time to bring up the whiteboard. Look for the Zoom toolbar at the top of the screen and locate the “View Options” button. Click on it, and a drop-down menu will appear.
From the drop-down menu, select “Whiteboard.” This will open up the whiteboard on your screen, ready for you to start writing or drawing.
Step 4: Using the Whiteboard
Once the whiteboard is visible, you can use various drawing tools to write, draw, or annotate. The toolbar at the top of the whiteboard window provides options for different tools, such as pens, markers, and shapes.
Feel free to experiment with the different tools and colors to make your whiteboard content more engaging and visually appealing.
Step 5: Interacting with Participants
As you use the whiteboard, participants in the Zoom meeting will be able to see what you are writing or drawing in real-time. They can also interact with the whiteboard by using the annotation tools provided by Zoom.
If you want to allow participants to write or draw on the whiteboard, click on the “More” button in the Zoom toolbar and select “Annotate.” From there, you can choose to allow participants to annotate directly on the whiteboard.
Conclusion
The whiteboard feature in Zoom is a powerful tool for collaboration and visual presentations. With just a few simple steps, you can bring up a whiteboard and start sharing ideas, diagrams, or any other visual content with your meeting participants.
Next time you’re in a Zoom meeting and need to illustrate a concept or brainstorm together, don’t forget to utilize the whiteboard feature. It’s a fantastic way to engage with others and enhance the overall meeting experience.