What's New in the Improved Shape Tool

The Shape Tool has evolved from simply auto-detecting hand-drawn shapes into a comprehensive diagramming solution—especially when working in a Whiteboard Document. This beta introduces:

• Pre-defined shape library for professional diagrams and flowcharts
• Intuitive connectors that seamlessly link shapes together
• Text integration allowing you to add and format text within shapes

The original auto-detection of hand-drawn shapes remains fully supported, giving you the best of both worlds: freehand flexibility and professional structure.

Basic Shape Types for Diagramming:

• Elbow Connectors — Structured lines that make 90-degree turns, perfect for organized flowcharts and diagrams where clean, geometric connections are needed
• Curved Connectors — Flexible, organic lines that follow a smooth path between shapes, ideal for mind maps and less rigid diagrams
• Ovals/Circles — Create perfect circles or ovals for depicting cycles and processes
• Rectangles/Squares/Diamonds — Make basic geometric shapes for flowcharts and diagrams
• Triangles/Polygons — Add directional indicators and structural elements

Create Shapes

Draw Shapes by Hand

1. Choose any of these tools in the toolbar: Pen, Pencil, Highlighter.

2. Draw a shape in one stroke, holding down at the end of your stroke.

   

3. Adjust the scale and angle while still holding.

4. Release to finalize the shape.

Use Pre-defined Shapes