- 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
- Working with Whimsical’s infinite canvas - video guide 🎥
- 5 ways to create a new file
- Getting started with Whimsical AI
- How to create a new workspace
- How to use AI-assisted mind mapping
- Customizing file and folder icons
- Mentions in Whimsical files
- Customizing diagram shapes
- Getting started with sequence diagrams
- Using the command menu
- Commenting in Whimsical files
- Getting started with flowcharts
- Getting started with mind maps
- Getting started with wireframes
- Using Whimsical Boards
- 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
- Text-to-object pasting options
- Adding and displaying links in Whimsical files
- Linking to sections and objects
- How to draw a line
- How to filter selected objects
- Presenting in Whimsical
- 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
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- Measure between objects in Boards
- Uploading files to Whimsical
- Getting started with sequence diagrams
- How to create a new workspace
- Requesting file access
- Workspace discovery settings
- Sorting files and folders
- Changing workspace members’ roles
- Adding and removing members
- 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
- Offboarding users
- Consolidating workspaces
- Uploading files to Whimsical
- Organizing your work with tabbed folders
- SAML
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- Security
- Prevent new workspace creation
- Customizing file and folder icons
- How to draw a line
- How to filter selected objects
- Does Whimsical have cloud architecture icons?
- How overlays work in Wireframe mode
- Moving and copying files
- Using Whimsical on mobile
- Does Whimsical have a dark mode?
- File version history
- Why are the colors of some elements toned down?
- Does Whimsical support offline mode?
- Teams, workspaces & sections explained
- Does Whimsical work on iPad?
- Free viewers commenting in workspaces
- 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
- Team FAQs
- 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?
- Collaborating with others in real time
- Sharing files and managing access permissions
- Hiding cursors while collaborating
- How to switch between workspaces
- Sharing feedback and feature requests
- Markdown support in Whimsical
- Embedding & integrating boards with Jira Issues
- Integrating Whimsical with Google Docs
- Embedding files in ClickUp views
- Embedding files in Asana
- Embedding Whimsical files
- Whimsical AI Diagrams for ChatGPT
- 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)
- Whimsical desktop MCP (beta)
- Whimsical Remote MCP
- SAML
- SAML SSO in Whimsical
- SAML SSO with Okta
- 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
- Setting up SAML session expiry
- 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
Markdown support in Whimsical
Whimsical uses standard markdown syntax to let you format content as you type - no need to reach for the toolbar. You can also import and export markdown, making it easy to bring your text content in or take it with you.
Whimsical supports markdown formatting both at the block level and inline.
Block-level formatting happens when you type at the start of a new line so you can turn a line into a specific type of content. For example:
- Type
#then space to create a heading - Type
##or###for smaller headings - Type
-or*thenSpaceto start a bulleted list - Type
1.thenSpacefor a numbered list - Type
_thenSpacefor a checklist - Type
>thenSpacefor a quote - Type
---or***to insert a divider - Type
```to create a code block
Inline formatting works by wrapping text at the start and end. This is useful for styling specific words or phrases within a sentence. For example:
- Wrap text in
*to make it bold - Wrap text in
_or to italicize it - Wrap text in
`to format it as inline code
Together, these let you format content quickly as you type, without needing to use the toolbar.
Copy-paste behaviorCopied!Link to this section
When you copy formatted content out of Whimsical and paste it into another markdown-friendly editor, formatting will carry over correctly.
Markdown not working when you paste?Copied!Link to this section
If your pasted content isn't being recognized as markdown, it's likely because it contains hidden formatting. Many apps copy rich text with HTML tags under the hood, and Whimsical will interpret the HTML instead of the markdown.
To fix this, paste your content into a plain-text editor first (e.g. TextEdit in plain-text mode, Notepad, etc.) to strip the HTML, then copy it from there and paste into Whimsical.
Importing markdown filesCopied!Link to this section
You can drag and drop .md files directly into Whimsical to create a new doc. You can drag them inside folders or sections, but not directly inside files.
Exporting markdown filesCopied!Link to this section
To export or copy docs as markdown, click the Share button at the top-right corner of the screen → Export.
