Annotating your screen

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In Annotation mode, you have the opportunity to institute a classic approach to teaching using digital annotation tools. It's as simple as can be - just click on the 'Squiggle' button in the top left corner of the widget bar to switch to annotation mode!

Welcome to the Annotation bar

Here, you'll find a group of annotation tools to use. Mix and match them for an array of options that can be utilized to freely draw on your screen.

Writing & drawing tools

You can choose to apply 10 different colors and with 3 different line widths (small, medium, or large) to any of the annotation tools.

  • Marker: Makes bold, opaque lines on your screen. This can be helpful when you need to make notes, cross items out, or draw attention to a widget.
  • Highlighter: Creates lines that are partially transparent. This allows you to highlight items while keeping the information underneath visible.
  • Brush: A touch-sensitive brush for free-flowing drawings. When you're feeling a bit creative, grab the Brush and add an artistic element to your screen.

tip:

Need to delete your work? Just click on the Eraser to remove any markings on your screen. If you delete something by accident, no worries - you can get it right back! Just click on 'Undo' when the pop-up appears in the lower left-hand corner.

Other features

You can do much more than draw with the Annotation bar. Click on the 'Shapes & lines' button on the Annotation bar to access the following features!

  • Draw arrows & lines: Point to a picture, build a table, and much more.
  • Add squares & circles: These can either be filled in or just an outline.

Rotate your annotations

Click on the double-sided arrow at the bottom of an annotation to spin it around! This way, you can modify the angle of its display, anywhere from 0 - 360 degrees.

Leaving annotation mode

Exit the annotation mode by pressing the 'Esc' key on your keyboard or by clicking the 'Stop annotating' button at the top of your screen.

tip:

If you need to get rid of all your annotations at once, click on the broom icon (next to 'Stop annotating').

Adding different backgrounds

Now that you're familiar with the appearance and performance of the annotation tools, you might already have ideas on how to make your screens more engaging and fun.

Check out all our 'Colors' and 'Dots & Lines' backgrounds (including music stave sheets, handwriting sheets, and more) - these are great for use with annotations, as you can start with a nice blank state.

Get started with our template

Would you like to begin doodling on a whiteboard right now? You can easily do so with our Classic whiteboard template!

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