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What is Zoom Whiteboard?

Zoom Whiteboard is an all-in-one virtual workspace tool for hybrid and remote teams that creates a place to share ideas before, during, and after a Zoom Meeting. Explore the Zoom Community's Recent Activity below to join the whiteboard conversation and connect with other members. If you are still looking for support, browse our Zoom Whiteboard support articles or start a new discussion below!

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Zoom Whiteboard not loading on Mac post-update

I have been using Zoom for many months with no problems. Today, (Sunday 30th June 2024) I logged in after a week and on my Macbook Air (MacOS Catalina, 10.15.7) the Whiteboard does not load at all and is stuck on the initial loading screen. It update... Show more

I have been using Zoom for many months with no problems. Today, (Sunday 30th June 2024) I logged in after a week and on my Macbook Air (MacOS Catalina, 10.15.7) the Whiteboard does not load at all and is stuck on the initial loading screen. It updated to Zoom workplace and I have the new interface so I suspect it has something to do with this?

 

I have tried restarting the Zoom client, my laptop and nothing works. This is a big problem for me as I teach using Zoom Whiteboard; I therefore need this to be resolved as soon as possible.

 


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Zoom Whiteboard hold to shape

Hi everybody,I am using the Zoom Whiteboard on a daily basis and I like it so far.I used to use Goognotes or Onenote for my purposes, but the Zoom Whiteboard has some features, I really like.A better writing and drawing experience on Ipads would be g... Show more

Hi everybody,
I am using the Zoom Whiteboard on a daily basis and I like it so far.
I used to use Goognotes or Onenote for my purposes, but the Zoom Whiteboard has some features, I really like.
A better writing and drawing experience on Ipads would be great and also a true dark mode ( toolbar is always white even in dark mode). 
There seems to be a new hold-for shape-feature, which is really great, besides that is still too slow.
I am not talking about the smart draw feature, which I have toggled off, it is really a hold-to-shape function, but both have the same problem. When I use one of those functions and draw a line next to another object it always converts my line into an arrow or something else. 
Is there any way to disable that, so that I will always just get a line and not an arrow?

Thank you.


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PDF Upload Button not Showing Up in Whiteboard

I'm a veteran Zoom user for my Math and Physics Teaching Company...and I'm THRILLED to see we can finally upload pdfs. I'm the only account holder, thus the admin. I have made sure the toggle is set to allow me (and my students) to upload pdfs and im... Show more

I'm a veteran Zoom user for my Math and Physics Teaching Company...and I'm THRILLED to see we can finally upload pdfs. 

I'm the only account holder, thus the admin. I have made sure the toggle is set to allow me (and my students) to upload pdfs and images, etc. to whiteboard. 

HOWEVER - the option is simply NOT showing up in my whiteboards in meetings. I have restarted my mac, I have quit and restarted Zoom. I am logged in.  (Zoom 5.16.6)

Both Zoom and Mac are current. 

 

HELP! I'm losing it!


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Whiteboard 1GB limit notification

We have a specific user that keeps getting 1GB limit notification whenever she is trying to add a file to a whiteboard but other users are able to add items to the same whiteboard with no issues.We tried to remove zoom, update the version, etc etc. b... Show more

We have a specific user that keeps getting 1GB limit notification whenever she is trying to add a file to a whiteboard but other users are able to add items to the same whiteboard with no issues.

We tried to remove zoom, update the version, etc etc. but she keeps getting the same error message.


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Resolved! Importing from Onenote into Whiteboard

What I want to do is, to export my notes in OneNote to Zoom's Whiteboard and collaborate with the attendees. It will allow me to both1 use my pre-prepared lecture ones without copy-pasting every element (texts, images, audio clips) one by one into Wh... Show more

What I want to do is, to export my notes in OneNote to Zoom's Whiteboard and collaborate with the attendees. 

 

It will allow me to both

1 use my pre-prepared lecture ones without copy-pasting every element (texts, images, audio clips) one by one into Whiteboard

2 because exporting these notes into Whiteboard (not screen sharing) I will be able to collaborate with students on my lecture notes. Meaning students will be able to annotate on my exported OneNote notes. 

 

A) is this possible?

B) if no, what is the best, fastest work around to achieve such?

 

I repeat I dont want to share my OneNote or PowerPoint screen. Because this will be a monologue. Students wont be able to put their remarks or markups on my OneNote lecture notes. Or will they be? 

 

I just couldnt figure out how to do it.

 

Plus, I still want to play sound clips of lecture notes. But afais it is not doable in zoom whiteboard. Work around for this too pls. 


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Using whiteboards with image in breakout rooms

Hello, I am using breakout rooms as part of an online training course. I would like the participants in the breakout rooms to be able to use (edit) a whiteboard that is pre-populated with an image. Each breakout room needs their own whiteboard, but t... Show more

Hello, 

 

I am using breakout rooms as part of an online training course. I would like the participants in the breakout rooms to be able to use (edit) a whiteboard that is pre-populated with an image. Each breakout room needs their own whiteboard, but the image is the same. Is there an easy way to do this? 


As a workaround, I have tried to join each breakout room and upload the image myself, but it does not always work and it is time consuming. Is there a fix for this?


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Anonymous Whiteboard Interactions

Is it possible to allow participants to post and interact anonymously on a whiteboard? 

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Resolved! Sticky notes - Auto font size?

I want to be able to set the font size to automatic so that it adjusts with how much is written. Mostly the font size is really small even if I set it to Auto and at times I get it working so that it starts large and changes to smaller when more is w... Show more

I want to be able to set the font size to automatic so that it adjusts with how much is written. Mostly the font size is really small even if I set it to Auto and at times I get it working so that it starts large and changes to smaller when more is written. Any tricks for how to get this to work? It creates a lot of challenges/stress for me when working with groups. Thanks for any advice!/Thomas


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Resolved! Whiteboard export

Can I export individual page (e.g. 1 page or 2 pages,..) instead of the whole whiteboard?

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Resolved! Anonymous Whiteboard use?

Hi, does anyone know if there is now the capacity for participants to use whiteboards anonymously? I want to create post it notes where people can share their thoughts without their name showing.If there is a way to ensure anonymity this will be very... Show more

Hi, does anyone know if there is now the capacity for participants to use whiteboards anonymously? I want to create post it notes where people can share their thoughts without their name showing.
If there is a way to ensure anonymity this will be very helpful.


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