Locking objects on Whiteboard

[JenniferDible]

Hello, 

In using Whiteboards is there a way to lock objects so participants cannot adjust them but still allow the participants to edit or move other objects?  I teach classes and I want my students to be able to use a whiteboard template to manipulate certain objects but not change the template items (move, resize, certain objects). 

[Ray_Harwood]

I pasted your post into Zoom’s ZVA AI agent, and this was the response:

Yes, Zoom Whiteboard allows you to lock objects so that participants cannot move, edit, or delete them, while still allowing other objects to remain editable and movable. This is especially useful for teaching, as you can create a template with locked elements (such as instructions, headers, or background shapes) and leave other objects unlocked for your students to interact with.

Here’s how you can lock objects on a Zoom Whiteboard:

Locking Objects on a Whiteboard

1. Select the object(s) you want to lock.
2. Right-click on the selected object(s) or click the three-dot menu (More) that appears.
3. Choose Lock from the menu.

Once locked, these objects cannot be moved, edited, or deleted by other participants. Only the person who locked the object (or a co-owner of the whiteboard) can unlock it by selecting the object and choosing Unlock from the menu.

Tip: Leave the objects you want your students to manipulate unlocked. They will be able to move, edit, or delete only those unlocked objects.

This setup allows you to maintain the integrity of your template while still providing an interactive experience for your students.