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Zoom Whiteboard tools are used to create and manipulate objects on canvas. You can draw, add shapes, type text, and insert sticky notes and templates. You can also upload images and pdf files, and use more advanced tools. In this article, you will learn about the different tools you can find in the Zoom Whiteboard and how to use them.
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The whiteboard editing tools available for use are located on the left side of the screen. To activate a tool, click its icon. Once selected, the mouse cursor will change to indicate the current tool mode. 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.
: Allows users to star or favorite a whiteboard for quick reference. Starred whiteboards are displayed in the Starred tab on the Zoom Whiteboard dashboard.
: Contains additional options and features that are not displayed on the main whiteboard menu.
: Allows users to set a countdown timer for a specified amount of time. Timers set outside meetings are not visible during meetings and timers set during meetings only affect users in the same meeting.
: Enables easy highlighting and annotation without editing the document. This feature is designed to address the difficulty in following along while presenting content, especially when the canvas supports multiple content types and multiple users are editing the document at the same time.
: Opens the Comment panel to view the 
: Undo the last action.
: Redo the last action.
: Zoom out from a specific area of the whiteboard.
: Zoom in on a specific area of the whiteboard.
: Sets the level of magnification or reduction of the whiteboard content on the screen. Users can adjust the size of whiteboard content in increments of 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 200%, and can also opt for a Fit to screen option, providing precise control over the displayed dimensions.
: Allow users to see where the content is located on their canvas and easily navigate to a specific area of the board. 
: Allow users to organize the content better, create additional space for collaboration, and provide a clear separation between different sections of whiteboard.