How to add a shape
Written by Greg Ives
Creator of Jotboard
Learn how to add shapes like circles, rectangles, triangles, arrows, and stars to your Jotboard whiteboard.
How to add a shape
Jotboard includes a range of shapes you can add to your board for diagrams, flowcharts, or visual emphasis.
Creating a shape
- Click the Shape icon in the toolbar.
- Select the shape you want from the dropdown: Circle, Rectangle, Triangle, Rhombus, Rounded rectangle, Half circle, Arrow, or Star.
- Click and drag on the board to draw the shape.
Customising a shape
When a shape is selected, the toolbar shows customisation options:
- Border colour — Choose from Black, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, or Red.
- Fill colour — Choose a colour or select Transparent for an outline-only shape.
Tips
- Use rectangles and arrows together to create simple flowcharts.
- Transparent shapes with coloured borders work well as annotations over images or PDF backgrounds.
- Hold Shift while resizing to maintain the aspect ratio.
