# Whiteboard

Whiteboard mode gives you a fast freeform canvas for brainstorming, sketching, and visual ideation, with built-in paths to convert work back into structured flowcharts.

## When to Use Whiteboard Mode

- Capture rough ideas before formalizing a process
- Run collaborative planning sessions with quick sketches
- Combine freehand drawing, shapes, arrows, text, and reusable assets
- Build wireframes, architecture diagrams, or mind maps with AI assistance
- Present whiteboard content in a clean, fullscreen view for stakeholders

## Switching Between Flowchart and Whiteboard

Use the canvas mode switcher in the editor header to toggle between **Flowchart** and **Whiteboard**. Your content in each mode is preserved independently.

Shortcut: `Shift + W` to toggle modes.

## Native Drawing Tools

Whiteboard mode includes 8 native drawing tools: select, freehand pen, rectangle, ellipse, arrow, line, text, and eraser, each with a single-key shortcut for fast switching.

`V` Select  `P` Pen  `R` Rectangle  `O` Ellipse  `A` Arrow  `L` Line  `T` Text  `E` Eraser

## Whiteboard Toolbar

### Zoom & Fit View

Use zoom controls and Fit View to frame your board quickly.

### Grid Toggle

Enable or disable grid alignment depending on sketch style.

### OpenCharts Library

Browse curated community libraries and add reusable assets.

### AI Assistant

Open AI commands for create/edit/ask workflows in whiteboard mode.

### Present

Launch a clean fullscreen whiteboard presentation view.

### Comments

Use canvas comments while collaborating on whiteboard scenes.

## Learn More

[**Drawing Tools & Canvas**  
All 8 drawing tools, element properties, manipulation controls, and canvas navigation.](/content/help/whiteboard-tools/index.html)  
[**OpenCharts Library**  
10 curated component categories, browsing, installing, and using library assets.](/content/help/whiteboard-library/index.html)  
[**AI in Whiteboard Mode**  
Create, edit, and ask modes. AI-generated scenes, modifications, and analysis.](/content/help/whiteboard-ai/index.html)  
[**Cross-Mode Conversion**  
Structural and snapshot conversions between flowchart and whiteboard.](/content/help/whiteboard-convert/index.html)