Discover “Freeform”, the new Apple application.
Does Apple’s Notes app sound great to you? You must know Freeform, its new application of collaborative whiteboard which has functions that will stimulate your creativity to the maximum.
Apple has just launched with the latest updates to iPadOS, iOS and macOS a new application designed for teamwork and which will allow users increase productivity on your devices.
free form is a space that allows users to create, organize and manage canvases for school or professional projects to work on them through collaboration and the unique experience of being able to draw, drag, copy, paste, write and more.
Its ability to bring together texts, graphics, files and other content makes this whiteboard a very functional and effective tool when it comes to capture ideas.
the free form is available for free on all compatible iPhone, iPad and Mac models with iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 or macOS Ventura 13.1. And to access it, you must do the following:
- Go to the Settings app on your device.
- Log in to your Apple ID and navigate to the “iCloud” section.
- Select “Show all”).
- Scroll down and enable “Freeform”.
How to get Freeform Apple
The request must appear automatically on your home screen with other apps. It is important to mention that if you are an Apple Pencil user, you need to do the following setting:
Go to the Settings app > Swipe down and find the Freeform app > go to its Freeform settings > in the Apple Pencil section, enable Select and Scroll.
This will allow you to select objects and move freely around the board.
What can I do with Freeform?
FreeForm has a canvas with great tools and features that will allow you to work in a unique and incredible way.
Draw
You can draw, annotate, or write whether or not you have an Apple Pencil. Choose between different types of pencils so you can draw whatever you want. As we are used to, this section will allow you to adjust the thickness, color and drawing mode (finger or Apple Pencil).
Ratings
add posted the oh quick notes to the canvas that allow you to create reminders, ideas or have important texts visible to everyone on the board.
The figures
With him third paragraph you will be able to add geometric figures, lines, connectors and graphics of objects, animals and more. These can be changed in size, color, outlines and position.
Add numbers in Freeform
Text
Add text boxes in the area you want. Set font, size, color, style and more.
Use the text tool in Freeform
Folders
Finally, and to complete, add photos, documents, images, videos, scanned documents, recently taken photos, links and more content than you have available in Files or your photo library.
Add files to Freeform
There is even more
And if more tools are missing, you can also remove background from images with iOS 16 feature, add shadows, extract text, use AirPlay, select multiple objects, and even use FaceTime for teamwork.
Remember that your canvases are collaborative and you can share them with collaborators or viewers via apps and invites via the Share button in the top right corner on iPad and in the top menu on iPhone.
You can also share the project in other applications that allow you to save the file. For example, Documents, Dropbox and GoodNotes.
How to change sharing options
If your canvas is already shared and you want to make it private or adjust sharing, locate the collaboration icon in the top bar to see more options. Here you can manage collaboration through messages, voice or video calls.
By touching the collaboration icon, you can view and adjust:
- Whiteboard access and viewing or editing rights.
- Readjust the sharing options if necessary
- Copy link
- stop sharing
Share menu in Freeform
Now that you know about Freeform, it’s time to make the most of it, take advantage of this excellent application that Apple has made available to its users and wait for the company to develop it further to have an ultimate app for creating collaborative projects.
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