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Lines and Arrows

Shapes toolbar options
Line and arrow icon

Create lines and arrows to connect and to point to other objects on the board.

With an array of customizable options that include left and right arrowhead types, thickness, line style, color, and curved, straight, or jagged line types.

Lines and Arrows

Placing a line or arrow on the board is as simple as clicking the line or arrow icon. You’ll be presented with crosshairs where you can click and drag on the board to create the desired result.

Once the line or arrow is placed on the board, it will automatically go into select mode.

Line and Arrow Toolbar

Curved arrow example
Left slightly curved arrowhead
Arrowhead style options

Select the type of left arrowhead, if any, that you’d like.

Left slightly curved arrowhead
Right arrowhead options

Select the type of right arrowhead, if any, that you’d like.

Line or arrow thickness options
Line or arrow thickness options

Select the line thickness.

Line stroke type, solid, dashed or dotted
Line stroke type options

Select either a solid, dashed, or dotted line stroke.

Line style icon
Line type options

Select the type of line:

  • A straight line connects both ends in one direct line.
  • A curved line allows you to bend the line in any direction at multiple points.
  • A stepped line allows you to create steps in line at multiple points.
Background color icon
Lines and Arrows

Select the opacity and color of the line or arrow.

Display order

Send the object/s to the back or front of the viewing order. Only displayed when objects are overlapping each other.

Create A slide

Create a slide from the selected objects and optionally assign it to a slide presentation.

Delete icon

Delete the selected objects.

Lock icon

Lock or unlock selected objects to avoid unwanted modifications.

Zoom to fit

Lock or unlock selected objects to avoid unwanted modifications.

Keyboard shortcuts icon

Press L on the keyboard and click and drag on the board to create a new line.

Press A on the keyboard and click and drag on the board to create a new arrow.

Board role scope

Applies To: Board Hosts, Board Facilitators, Board Editors

Plan Availability: Free*, Standard, Premium