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title: "Use the Whiteboard tab"
url: "https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/use-the-whiteboard-tab"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-07-13T00:03:43.679Z"
---

# Use the Whiteboard tab

Sketch, annotate, and brainstorm on a freeform canvas in the Whiteboard tab, with support for multiple boards per space.

## Whiteboard tools

Open a space and click the **Whiteboard** tab. The left toolbar has the following tools:

-   **Select:** Select and move elements.
-   **Hand:** Click and drag to pan the canvas.
-   **Draw:** Freehand drawing.
-   **Highlighter:** Draw translucent highlight strokes.
-   **Eraser:** Erase elements.
-   **Sticky Note:** Place a colored sticky note with text.
-   **Text:** Add a text label.
-   **Arrow:** Draw an arrow between two points.
-   **Geo:** Insert shapes such as rectangles and circles.
-   **Upload Asset:** Upload an image to the canvas.
-   **Laser:** Temporarily draw on the board. Laser point on the board.

Use the zoom controls at the bottom to zoom in or out. Use undo/redo buttons to step through changes.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/ae87d6f2-1227-4c66-8016-cf463efd6635)

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## Multiple boards

Click **Boards** in the left panel to switch between boards or create a new one. Each board is a separate canvas within the same space.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/20ae15e0-fd43-4362-a20b-746168e2cd6a)

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## Tips and edge cases

-   Whiteboard content is visible to all collaborators in real time.
-   Threads placed on the whiteboard work the same as on the 3D Canvas and Documents tab. See [Threads overview](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/threads-overview).
-   If drawn elements disappear, check that you're on the correct board in the **Boards** panel.
-   If the canvas feels sluggish, try zooming out.

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## Related articles

-   [Understand the space layout](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/understand-the-space-layout)
-   [Threads overview](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/threads-overview)
-   [Chat in a space](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/chat-in-a-space)