- What is Whimsical?
- Getting started with flowcharts
- Getting started with mind maps
- Getting started with wireframes
- What can you do with Whimsical?
- Using Whimsical Boards
- How to create a new workspace
- AI-assisted mind mapping
- Working with Whimsical's infinite canvas
- 5 ways to create a new file
- Customizing file and folder icons
- Mentions in Whimsical files
- Customizing diagram shapes
- Getting started with sequence diagrams
- Using the command menu
- Getting started with flowcharts
- Getting started with mind maps
- Getting started with wireframes
- Using Whimsical Boards
- Text-to-object pasting options
- Working with Mermaid code in Whimsical
- Mentions in Whimsical files
- Customizing diagram shapes
- Using sections on the Whimsical canvas
- Sketch on the canvas with freehand drawing
- Annotating files for more detail
- Adding and displaying links in Whimsical files
- Linking to sections and objects
- Uploading files to Whimsical
- How to draw a line
- How to filter selected objects
- Markdown support in Whimsical
- Presenting in Whimsical
- Voting on sticky notes
- Using the timer in boards
- Working with the grid and auto-alignment
- Working with connectors
- Does Whimsical have cloud architecture icons?
- Using tables in Whimsical
- Using sticky notes in boards
- Optimizing performance in larger boards
- Using spellcheck
- Setting custom thumbnails
- How overlays work in Wireframe mode
- Why are the colors of some board items toned down?
- Syntax highlighting in code blocks
- How to add emojis
- Commenting in Whimsical files
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- Measure between objects in Boards
- Getting started with sequence diagrams
- Keeping boards tidy with alignment, distribution, and auto-layout
- Save default object style
- Teams, workspaces & sections explained
- Free viewers commenting in workspaces
- Team FAQs
- Customizing file and folder icons
- Collaborating with others in real time
- Sharing files and managing access permissions
- How to switch between workspaces
- How to draw a line
- How to filter selected objects
- Markdown support in Whimsical
- Does Whimsical have cloud architecture icons?
- Embedding external content into Whimsical
- How overlays work in Wireframe mode
- Moving and copying files
- Using Whimsical on mobile
- File version history
- Why are the colors of some board items toned down?
- Does Whimsical support offline mode?
- Does Whimsical work on iPad?
- Whimsical desktop app
- Is Whimsical available in other languages?
- Inverting the zoom direction in Whimsical so it works more like Sketch
- Troubleshooting issues and reporting bugs
- How to add emojis
- How to restore deleted files from the trash
- Searching in your Whimsical workspace
- Organizing files in your workspace
- I’ve upgraded but still don’t have access to the paid features
- Why can't I edit my files?
- Reporting content in Whimsical
- Does Whimsical have an affiliate or referral program?
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- Sharing feedback and feature requests
- Dark mode in Whimsical
- Notification inbox
- How to change or reset your password
- Inverting the zoom direction in Whimsical so it works more like Sketch
- Customizing your notifications in Whimsical
- How to verify your Whimsical account
- How to delete your account
- Adding your name and avatar to your account
- Changing your account email address, or adding a new one
- Updating the credit card details on your account
- How billing works in workspaces
- Updating your billing information
- I’ve upgraded but still don’t have access to the paid features
- How to cancel your subscription
- Pricing and discounts
- Where are my invoices
- Understanding your Whimsical invoice
- Sales tax and VAT
- How to create a new workspace
- Teams, workspaces & sections explained
- Free viewers commenting in workspaces
- Requesting file access
- Workspace discovery settings
- Sorting files and folders
- Changing workspace members’ roles
- Adding and removing members
- Team FAQs
- Creating and managing teams
- Requesting workspace editor access
- Linking between files
- Member roles in Whimsical
- How to delete a workspace
- How to upgrade your workspace
- Guest access
- Changing your workspace name, logo, or URL
- Collaborating with others in real time
- Offboarding users
- Sharing files and managing access permissions
- How to switch between workspaces
- Consolidating workspaces
- Uploading files to Whimsical
- SAML
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- Security
- Prevent new workspace creation
- Whimsical app for ChatGPT
- Whimsical connector for Claude
- Embedding Whimsical files
- Whimsical connector for Grok
- Embedding & integrating boards with Jira Issues
- Integrating Whimsical with Google Docs
- Embedding files in ClickUp views
- Embedding files in Asana
- Creating Jira & Confluence Smart Links for Whimsical Files
- Embedding files in Guru
- Embedding files in Trello
- Embedding & integrating boards in Notion
- Integrating Whimsical and GitHub
- Embedding files in Zendesk
- Support Whimsical embeds in your app with EmbedKit
- Whimsical previews and notifications in Slack
- Embedding files in Canva
- Integrating Whimsical and Linear
- Embedding files in Nuclino
- Embedding files in Monday
- Embedding files in Medium
- Embedding files in Slab
- Embedding files in Coda
- Whimsical API (Beta)
- Embedding boards in Obsidian
- MCP
- Whimsical MCP
- Whimsical MCP - supported tools
- Reporting content in Whimsical
- SAML
- SAML SSO in Whimsical
- SAML SSO with Okta
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- SAML SSO with Auth0
- SAML SSO with OneLogin
- SAML SSO with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- SAML SSO with Google Workspace (previously G-Suite)
- SAML SSO with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
- SAML SSO with other identity providers
- Managing email changes with SAML and SCIM
- SCIM
- Setting up SCIM with Okta
- Setting up SCIM with JumpCloud
- Setting up SCIM with Entra ID (Azure AD)
- SCIM provisioning with Groups in Okta
- SCIM user provisioning in Whimsical
- SCIM provisioning with Groups in Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Security
- Setting up Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
- Prevent new workspace creation
- Whitelisting Whimsical domains
- Signing in with your Whimsical account on multiple devices
- Contact us
Mentions in Whimsical files
Whimsical offers three types of mentions to help you communicate and collaborate with your team.
Comment mentionsCopied!Link to this section
- Used in comments.
- Perfect for discussions and when you need input from other teammates.
- Teammates will receive a notification when mentioned.
In-line mentionsCopied!Link to this section
- Used in objects in boards.
- Perfect for referencing a file or a person, especially when no response or input is needed.
- Referenced teammates will not be notified when mentioned in-line.
File mentionsCopied!Link to this section
- Used in files, and comments.
- Automatically converts pasted or linked Whimsical boards into file mentions.
- Hovering over the file mention will show a thumbnail preview of its content.
How to add mentionsCopied!Link to this section
To add an in-line or comment mention, type @ followed by the name or email address of the workspace member or guest:
The mention menu shows people and files together in a single list. Before you type, you'll see a few workspace members and your recently opened files. As you type, the list narrows to matches from both.
- It’s not possible to mention teams, just individuals.
- Guests can be mentioned in comments, but not in-line mentions.
Note: To mention someone in a comment they must have access to the file. In contrast, you can mention someone in-line regardless of their access to the specific file.
Read more about how to adjust your file sharing settings.
To add file mentions, type @ followed by the name of the file. Or, simply paste a link to the Whimsical file.