After you've added a Whiteboard view, you can get to work adding objects with the toolbar. Objects can be further customized using the Object menu.
What you'll need
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Whiteboards are available on every ClickUp Plan.
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The number of Whiteboards that can be created depends on your plan:
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Free Forever: 3 Whiteboards.
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Unlimited: 10 Whiteboards.
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Business, Business Plus, and Enterprise: Unlimited Whiteboards.
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Guests can use Whiteboards.
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If using Google Chrome, we recommend enabling hardware acceleration.
Use the Whiteboard toolbar
Objects are the building blocks of Whiteboards. From your Whiteboard, access the toolbar to view the following options.
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Select/Move: This button toggles between two modes Select and Move.
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Select (
V
): Select is the default mode. This mode allows you to select one or more objects on the Whiteboard.-
While Select mode is enabled, you can use your mouse to scroll around your Whiteboard.
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To temporarily switch to Move mode, press and hold the Spacebar.
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Move (
M
): Click the arrow icon to switch to Move mode. Press to grab then drag to scroll around the Whiteboard.
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To zoom in or out of the Whiteboard canvas from either mode:
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Press
+
or-
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Press
Cmd
for Mac orCtrl
for Windows while scrolling down or up. - In the lower-left of the canvas click the minus or plus icon. You can also see what percentage you are zooming in or out.
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ClickUp Cards (
Shift + T
): Add a dynamic Task Card. You can either create a new task or add an existing task.-
Note: Lists and Docs Cards are coming soon!
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Draw (
Shift + D
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Shapes (
Shift + S
): Add a square, diamond, triangle, circle, or trapezoid shape to your Whiteboard. Shapes automatically scale vertically to the amount of text you type.-
Resize shapes by dragging the corners of the object.
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Tip: Type
/
for the available /Slash Commands.
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Notes (
Shift + N
): Add sticky notes in a variety of fun colors. Sticky notes automatically scale vertically to the amount of text you type.-
Resize sticky notes by dragging the corners of the object.
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Tip: Type
/
for available /Slash Commands.
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Text box (
Ctrl + T
): Add a text box. Boxes scale vertically to the amount of text you type.-
Resize horizontally by clicking into the text box and dragging out from the square on the right or left.
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Tip: Pasting text onto your Whiteboard automatically adds a text box!
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Connectors (
Shift + C
): Use to connect any objects. Add lines and arrows in a variety of sizes and colors to represent relationships. -
Mind Map: Visualize and analyze a central concept with this hierarchical diagram. Collaborate with your team in real time right alongside your tasks.
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Templates: Choose from a selection of ready-to-use templates from a blank or in-progress Whiteboard.
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Website Cards: Add a dynamic website card by pasting a link.
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Tip: Pasting a URL onto your Whiteboard automatically adds a website card!
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Upload: Upload a JPG, PNG, or SVG image file.
Add a new or existing task or subtask
To create a new task or subtask
Full functionality is coming soon. Currently, you can convert objects into tasks from Whiteboards created in Sidebar. This makes a new List called Whiteboard and sets the Whiteboard as the default view.
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Select the Whiteboard List in Sidebar.
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From the open Whiteboard, click the ClickUp Cards icon.
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Click + Create new task.
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From the ClickUp Cards modal, click the dropdown to select the List for this task.
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Type a task name.
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You can add assignee(s). You can also add Custom Fields, time estimates, and Sprint points if they are set up in your Space.
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Click Create.
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The new task displays immediately on the Whiteboard.
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You can click Expand to open the task.
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You can click the Click the ellipsis ... to copy, delete, or arrange the Task Card in relation to the other objects on your Whiteboard.
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To add an existing task or subtask
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Search for a specific task by name, ID, or URL.
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Browse recently viewed tasks and click to add.
Note: Lists and Docs Cards are coming soon!
Copy and paste objects
You can use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste objects.
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For Macs use the shortcut
Cmd + C
to copy andCmd + P
to paste. -
For Windows use the shortcut
Ctrl + C
to copy andCtrl + V
to paste.
Duplicate objects
You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly duplicate objects. This creates an evenly-spaced horizontal line of objects that's great for flowcharts!
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For Macs use the shortcut
Cmd + D
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For Windows use the shortcut
Ctrl + D
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You can also use the Whiteboard ellipsis ... menu to duplicate objects.
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From an open Whiteboard, click into an object.
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Click the ellipsis ... to open the menu.
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Select Duplicate.