How to Use the Annotate Feature in Zoom As a Participant
- George Apostolov
How to Use the Annotate Feature in Zoom As a Participant: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, tap 'Join'.
After that, enter the meeting ID into the provided input field and then click 'Join'.
Inside the meeting room, head over to the bottom-left corner and click the 'Pencil' icon to annotate around the screen being shared by the host.
Select the annotation tool you prefer to use.
Finally, start making annotations. You may draw, highlight, write, and insert various objects.
Once done, head back to the menu bar at the left-side corner and click the 'Close' button.
Quick answer: To use the Annotate feature in Zoom as a participant, tap Join on the dashboard, enter the meeting ID, and click Join. Inside the meeting, click the Pencil icon in the bottom-left corner to annotate the shared screen, select your preferred tool, make your annotations, and click Close on the menu bar when finished.
About this Zoom tutorial
Collaborate on shared screens during Zoom meetings by using annotation tools to draw, highlight, write, and insert various objects easily. This guide shows how to use the Annotate Feature in Zoom As a Participant in 6 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, tap 'Join'" and finishing with "Once done, head back to the menu bar at the left-side corner and click the 'Close' button". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use the Annotate Feature in Zoom As a Participant?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Use the Zoom Whiteboard, How to Zoom in Miro and How to Zoom in on Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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