Eraser

The Eraser tool is one of the myViewBoard Whiteboard's annotation tools with which you can remove strokes and objects from the canvas.

Location of the Eraser tool in the main toolbar.

More eraser tools can be accessed by pressing twice.

Overview of eraser options

Stroke Eraser	Default eraser. Erase strokes by drawing over them. This option doesn't allow you to delete non-stroke objects. (See Eraser Selection or Clear All options.)
Selection Eraser	Draw a lasso around objects to erase all objects within the lasso.
Clear All Strokes	Select to clear all strokes from the canvas.
Clear All	Select to clear all objects, including strokes, from the canvas. Note, visible tools will also be removed.

Eraser popup, which appears after pressing the eraser icon in the main toolbar twice. A slider is available for adjusting the size of the eraser stroke.

Erase different types of content

• To erase strokes drawn by the pen tool, drag the eraser over a desired area.
• To erase images and shapes, simply draw a lasso around the image or shape.

The user erases strokes by drawing over them with the Stroke Eraser. Other objects are erased by drawing a lasso around them. Finally, the user uses the Clear All option to erase everything on the canvas. (Android version depicted).

Palm eraser functionality

With the palm eraser feature, use your palm or the side of your hand to erase objects on the Whiteboard canvas. When using any of these methods, the eraser tool doesn't have to be selected in order for to erase objects.