Use the Shapes tool to add shapes, lines, and arrows to your whiteboard. You can resize and customize them to help illustrate ideas, create diagrams, or organize information.
Add a shape or line
To add a line or shape to your whiteboard:
Click Shapes on the bottom toolbar, or press S on your keyboard.
Select the object you want to add.
Click and drag anywhere on the board to draw the object.
đĄ Pro tip: Hold Shift while drawing to create a perfect circle, square, or straight line.
Customize shapes and lines
Once added to the board, you can select a shape or line to open its formatting options.
Shapes
You can change the:
Border color
Fill color
Thickness
Lines and arrows
You can change the:
Color
Thickness
Line style, including switching between a line and an arrowhead
Need more help?
If you have questions about using shapes, lines, or arrows, please contact our Pencil Spaces Support team. We're available 24/7 and will be happy to help.
For more details on how to access our live support team, see our guide: How to access 24/7 live support.