Creating and managing diagrams in Zoom Whiteboard

Users can create structured diagrams by converting existing shapes and connectors on the whiteboard canvas or inserting a Diagram Frame from the toolbar. Diagramming mode provides users with specialized tools like containers, layers, and alignment options. Users can also convert sketches or images into editable diagrams, make quick edits directly on the canvas, or return to the main canvas anytime.

Requirements for creating and managing diagrams in Zoom Whiteboard

• Basic, Pro, Business, Education, or Enterprise account
• Zoom desktop app for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher
• Zoom mobile app for Android or iOS: Global minimum version or higher
• Zoom Web App

How to create diagrams in Zoom Whiteboard

How to manage diagrams in Zoom Whiteboard

To manage the Whiteboard diagram, click the two-arrow icon (two-arrow icon) in the top-left corner of the diagram frame and select one of the following actions:

• Templates: Select from available diagram templates.
• Shapes: Use shapes to create and edit the diagram.
• Line: Create lines and connectors in the diagram.
• Text: Add text and annotations to your diagram.
• Pen: Places cursor into drawing mode to perform freehand sketching.
• Frame: Add frames within the diagram to organize and group related elements.
• Mermaid: Create diagrams from scratch or using templates with Mermaid syntax.
• Upload: Upload pictures or files to the diagram.
• More tools: Allows users to add advanced tools such as:
  • Sticky note: Creates a note idea that can be used to draw attention.
  • Stickers and emoji: Allows users to add stickers and emojis anywhere on the whiteboard canvas.
  • Quick actions: Allows users to have access to commonly used tools.
  • Equation
  • Code block: Allows users to add formatted text and code directly to the whiteboard canvas.
  • Comment: Allows users to add comments to specific elements or areas on the diagram.
  • Person: Add a contact or a blank contact card to the whiteboard canvas.
  • Mind map: Allows users to create a structured visual diagram to organize thoughts that stem from a central idea.
  • Table: Allows users to arrange data in rows and columns.
  • Kanban: Create Kanban boards to track progress of tasks.
  • Card: Allows users to add Zoom Cards to the whiteboard canvas.
  • Chart: Allows users to create a chart and generate graphs on the whiteboard canvas.
  • Embed Content: Allows users to add live third-party apps on the whiteboard canvas.
  • Pexels images: Allows users to search and add high-quality images from the built-in Pexels library.