How to Use the Zoom Whiteboard
- George Apostolov
How to Use the Zoom Whiteboard: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, create or join a new meeting to get started.
After that, navigate to the menu bar and click 'More'.
Hover your mouse cursor over 'Whiteboards' and then select 'Whiteboards' from the list of options.
Tap 'New Whiteboard' afterwards.
Move your mouse cursor to draw, sketch, or write around the whiteboard.
If you need to use other drawing tools, go to the menu bar at the left corner and check out the available customization options.
After using the Zoom whiteboard, click 'Close Whiteboard' to return to the meeting room.
Quick answer: To use the Zoom Whiteboard, create or join a meeting on the dashboard, click More, and select Whiteboards. Next, tap New Whiteboard to draw or write using the left-corner customization options. Finally, click Close Whiteboard to return to the meeting room.
About this Zoom tutorial
Access and draw on the Zoom whiteboard during your meeting using the navigation menu and custom drawing tools. This guide shows how to use the Zoom Whiteboard in 7 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, create or join a new meeting to get started" and finishing with "After using the Zoom whiteboard, click 'Close Whiteboard' to return to the meeting room". 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 Zoom Whiteboard?
7 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 Zoom in Miro, How to Zoom in on Canva and How to Zoom in or out on the Designs in Figma. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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