Getting Your PDF Ready:
- Open Google Chrome: Start by opening the Google Chrome web browser on your device.
- Find Your PDF: Locate the PDF document you want to work with. It might be in your Google Drive or another online location.
- Download the PDF: Download the PDF file. Make sure it saves to the Downloads folder on your device. This makes it easy for the whiteboard app to find it.
Opening the PDF in the Whiteboard App:
- Go to the Home Screen: Navigate back to the main screen or app launcher on your new line board.
- Open Whiteboard: Look for and tap the icon for the whiteboard application to open it.
- Start with a Blank Page: The whiteboard app will usually open to a fresh, empty page.
- Find the "Document" Option: Look for a menu, often represented by three dots (⋮) or a similar icon. Tap on this menu.
- Choose "Document": From the menu options, select Document. This will allow you to open a file.
- Select Your PDF: You'll see a list of files. Find the PDF you downloaded (it should be in your Downloads folder) and tap on it to open it in the whiteboard.
Preparing to Annotate:
- Go to the Right Page (if needed): If your PDF has multiple pages, you'll usually see page numbers at the bottom (like "1/3", "2/3", etc.). Use these controls to go to the specific page you want to draw or write on.
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Lock the PDF: This is a very important step!
- Tap the PDF: First, tap anywhere on the PDF image on the screen. You might notice you can drag it around.
- Hold Your Finger: Now, press and hold your finger (or stylus) on the PDF for a moment.
- Find the Toolbar: A small toolbar will appear, usually at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the Lock Icon: Look for an icon that looks like a lock (🔒) and tap it. This will "stick" the PDF to the background so it doesn't move while you're trying to write on it.
Adding Your Notes (Annotations):
- Choose Your Tool: Select either the pen tool (for writing or drawing lines) or the highlighter tool (for adding transparent color over text). These are usually found on a toolbar around the edge of the screen.
- Annotate: Use your finger or a stylus to write, draw, or highlight directly on top of the locked PDF page.
Removing Mistakes (Erasing):
You have a few ways to erase:
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Option 1: The Lasso Tool (for selecting and deleting):
- Tap the Lasso Tool (it often looks like a loop or a freehand selection tool).
- Draw a circle or shape around the annotation(s) you want to erase.
- Once selected, a delete icon (like a trash can or an "X") will appear. Tap it to remove the selected items.
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Option 2: The Pencil Eraser (for small, detailed erasing):
- Select the eraser tool that looks like a traditional pencil eraser.
- Drag this eraser over the specific parts of your annotations you want to remove.
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Option 3: The Line Eraser (for erasing entire lines quickly):
- Choose the eraser tool that is designed to erase whole lines at once.
- Tap on any part of an annotation line, and the entire line will disappear.
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Option 4: Clear the Whole Page (use with caution!):
- Look for an option like "Clear Page" or an icon that suggests clearing the screen.
- Be careful! If you use this option, it will erase everything on the current whiteboard page, including your annotations and the PDF itself if it wasn't properly locked.
Moving Between Pages:
- Go to Another Page: If you need to work on a different page of the PDF, use the page navigation controls (usually arrows or page numbers at the bottom).
- Annotations Stay Put: Remember that any writing or drawing you've done on one page will only be visible on that specific page. It won't automatically show up on other pages of the PDF.