Complete guide on how to work with text in Canva

Text is a significant component in any design. It is the media of communicating what the design contains. Therefore, all Canva users need to learn and understand how to use text differently in the Canva. To new users, do not panic. This article got you covered.

How to curve text

Here are the steps to curve text in Canva:

1. Log in to your Canva account using your Facebook, Email, or Google details.


2. Select the Canva design you want to add the curved text from the Home Screen.

3. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.


4. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

5. On the toolbar, click on the Effect button.


6. Choose the curve from the Shape section from the effect pane.


How to add background to text

Follow these steps to add a background to the text:

1. Log in to your Canva account using your Facebook, Email, or Google details.

2. Select the Canva design you want to add the text from the Home Screen.

3. Click the Element button, and search for the Text box.


4. Click on the added text box and the Edit Image button.

5. From the Edit image pane, Search for ColorMix. Select the color that fits your text background best.

3. Next, click on the added Text box. Then, click on the Text button from the left side of the screen.


4. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

Alternatively,

1. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.


2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. On the toolbar, click on the Effect button.


4. From the effect pane, choose the background from the Style section.

How to bend text

Here are the steps to bend text in Canva:

1. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.

2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. On the toolbar, click on the Effect button.


4. Choose the curve from the Shape section from the effect pane.


How to blur text

Here are the steps to blur text in Canva:

1. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.

2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. On the toolbar, click on the Effect button.


4. Choose the shadow from the Style section from the effect pane.


5. Move the Blur regulator rightwards.

How to edit text

After entering the text in your design, you may need to make some changes. Here are the steps to edit the text in Canva:

1. Locate the page and text that you need to edit.

2. Double-click on the text to activate the edit cursor.

3. Use the Forward and backward arrows to move the cursor to the word you want to edit.

How to flip text

Unfortunately, there’s no tool for directing flipping text in Canva. However, you can follow these steps:

1. Locate the text you want to flip.

2. Click on it to activate the Rotating tool that appears below the text.

3. Use this tool to flip the text either Vertically or horizontally.

How to group text

Here are the steps to follow:

1. To Group elements, use the Shift key on your keyboard and click on the texts you want to Group.

2. From the toolbar, click the Group button.


Note:

To Ungroup, click on the grouped texts. Then, click the Ungroup button from the toolbar.

How to gradient text

To create gradient texts, you will use alphabetic frames. Steps to follow:

1. Select the Canva design you want to add the text from the Home Screen.

2. Click on the Element button, and search for Frames.

3. Scroll downwards and locate the alphabetic frames. Add them to your page according to text.

4.
Click on the frame, and then click on the Color icon. Choose the color you want to use.

How to highlight text

Follow these steps:

1. Locate the text you want to highlight.

2. Double-click on the text to activate the edit cursor.

3. Use a keyboard shortcut to highlight the text. That is, press Ctrl+ A.


3. Alternatively, use the Forward and backward arrows plus
the ctrl button to highlight the text.

How to indent text

Follow these steps:

1. Locate the text you want to indent.

2. Double-click on the text to activate the edit cursor.

3. Move the cursor at the beginning of the text. Then, press the Tab button.

4. Alternatively, highlight the text. That is, press Ctrl+ A. Then, press Ctrl +Tab.

How to link text

Steps to follow:

1. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.

2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. Click on the added text to open its toolbar. On the toolbar, locate the Link icon on the top-right side of the screen.

4. Add the link.

To remove the link

1. Click on the text with the link.

2. Locate the Link icon on the top-right side of the screen.

3. Then click the remove button.


How to outline text

Steps to follow:

1. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.

2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. On the toolbar, click on the Effect button.


4. Choose the Splice from the Style section from the effect pane.


5. Using the cursor, regulate the thickness, Offset, and direction.

How to time text

This can be done through animation. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.

2. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

3. Click on the animate button on the toolbar.

4. Choose the text animation you want and then set the animation timing (that is when it should start).

Note:

To remove the timing or animation, follow these steps:

1. Click on the text that contains the animation.

2. Click the Animation on the toolbar. Then locate the Remove animation toolbar.

How to wrap text

Here are the steps to wrap text in Canva:

1. Log in to your Canva account using your Facebook, Email, or Google details.

2. Select the Canva design you want to add the curved text from the Home Screen.

3. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.


4. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it.

5. Double Click on the entered text. Use the Size handles to wrap the text. You can enlarge or minimize it.

How to write text

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Log in to your Canva account.

That is, visit https://www.canva.com. Enter your log-in details and log in. You can log in using your Facebook, Google, or email.


Alternatively, if you do not have a Canva account, click the Signup button, and create a Canva account.

2. Click the Home button, and then select the Canva design you want to edit its background.

3. Select the Canva design you want to add the curved text from the Home Screen.

4. Click on the page you want to add the text. From the left side of the screen, click on the Text button.


5. Choose the type of font you want to use, and edit it. Write the text.

6. Using the Canva toolbar, customize the text to fit your design.

How to mirror text

Follow these steps:

1. Add the text with an image as the background.

2. Download and save the image on your pc. Now add it to your design so you can flip it (mirror).

3. Locate the Upload button, and click on it. Click the image tab to select the Images already added to your Canva.

4. Upload two similar images that contain the text to be mirrored.

5. On one of the inserted Images, apply the Flip feature. That is, click on the image.

6. Then, click the Flip option. Apply the Flip either horizontal or flip vertical.

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