Canva For Beginners A Step-By-Step Manual
Canva For Beginners A Step-By-Step Manual
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This book has been carefully crafted to guide you step by step through all the
tools Canva offers, from the most basic to the more advanced. We understand
that starting out can feel overwhelming, but with this guide in your hands,
you'll find that designing is easier than it seems. We've included screenshots,
practical examples, and helpful tips so you can follow each process clearly,
regardless of your previous experience.
You'll learn to navigate Canva's interface with ease, use templates to save time,
and customize your designs to perfectly match your vision. Whether you need
to create graphics for social media, presentations, flyers, or even multimedia
content like videos and animations, you'll find everything you need here to
stand out. Additionally, this guide has been designed so you can learn from
scratch or, if you prefer, use the index to go directly to the tool or design you
want to create, without wasting time on unnecessary searches.
In Canva for Beginners, we've placed special emphasis on clearly and directly
explaining Canva's more advanced features so you can use them with
confidence. Whether your goal is to create materials for a personal project,
enhance your business's online presence, or simply explore your creative side,
this book will provide you with the skills you need to succeed. With this guide,
you'll have an effective and practical resource at your fingertips, allowing you
to become a proficient Canva user in no time. Take full advantage of all that
Canva has to offer and start creating stunning designs quickly and efficiently.
We are thrilled that you have chosen "Canva for
Beginners" to unlock all your skills in Canva. As a thank
you, we have prepared a special gift for you: exclusive
access to advanced resources that will take you to the
next level in your Canva journey.
ELEMENTS
Introduction to the Interface 4
Home 5 Definition 45
Introduction to the Interface 4 Elements categories 46
Tab Navigation 12 Guide of elements 47
Editor 13 Tab elements 51
File 15 Ellipsis Menu 53
Guides 18 Shape 54
Design 21 Position & Rotate 56
Zoom slider 22 Reside & Group 57
Add page 23 Scale 58
Notes & AI assitant 24 Rectangle 59
Navigate 25 Shape categories 60
Restore a Previously Saved File 26 Align 62
Resize & Magic switch 27 Space Evently 63
Margins 29 Show Timing 64
Comment & Link 65
TEXT Lock & Alternative text 66
Scale 58
Introduction to the text 30 Set Image as Background 67
Add a text 31 Apply colors to page 68
Magic write 32 Enable Quick Follow 69
Toolbar 33 Line 70
Letter spacing & Effects 34 Layers 72
Effects 35 Arrange 73
Animation 37 Group 75
INDEX
ELEMENTS UPDLOADS
TRANSLATE
Keyboard Shortcuts List 229
Translate To 212
BOOK COVER
Translate & Transform 213
Create a Ebook or Book cover 233
YOUTUBE
CREATE A THUMBNAIL
YouTube Designs 215
Thumbnail 235
CONTENT PLANNER
COLORS
Content Planner 216
SETTINGS
Resume Creation 218
What is Canva?
Canva is an intuitive and versatile graphic design platform that democratizes the creation of visual
content. With a simple interface accessible from any internet-connected device, enables users of
all skill levels, from beginners to experienced designers, to create stunning and professional
designs. Whether for social media, business presentations, event invitations, or marketing
materials, Canva provides the necessary tools to turn ideas into visual realities.
Through an extensive library of templates, images, icons, and fonts, Canva makes it easy to
produce visually appealing content without the need for complicated software or advanced
technical skills. Users can design brochures, posters, posts for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and
YouTube, and much more, all on a single platform. Moreover, it promotes real-time collaboration,
allowing teams to work together on projects from different locations.
Canva for Beginners is a comprehensive guide designed to help you explore all the functionalities of
Canva, including the advanced and premium features that require a subscription. In this book, you
will discover every aspect of the platform, from basic functions to the most advanced options, with
templates created by artists that will enable you to create professional designs.
You will learn how to make the most of all Canva's tools, customize templates, and optimize your
designs for different formats and platforms. With practical exercises, professional tips, and a focus on
premium features, this book is designed to equip you with everything you need to create captivating
visual projects that effectively communicate your ideas.
Head to the Interface, Elements, and Text chapters if you want to master the basic principles of
Canva. Refer to the rest of the chapters to access advanced features that specifically address your
design needs, where you can find theory, examples, libraries, keyboard shortcuts, images, and more.
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INSTALL
INSTALL
Canva offers the possibility to work on its platform on its online website or download its
software on your device. Both connected to your personal account.
To download and install Canva, go to https://www.canva.com/download/
Select your operating system (Windows, Mac OS, or Android) and click on the appropriate
download button. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download and installation
process. Create a new account or log in with your existing credentials.
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INSTALL
TO CONSIDER
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INTERFACE
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERFACE
In this chapter, you will explore all the key components of Canva's interface, both on the Home screen and
within the Editor. This section is designed to help you navigate through the platform efficiently, making the
most of its features to enhance your creative workflow. Here's a breakdown of what you'll find:
Home
Editor
File Menu: Manage your projects with options like save, export, and version history.
Upload: Import files from your computer to start new projects.
Resize and Magic Switch: Adjust your design dimensions for various formats, including social media, print,
and presentations.
Guides and Rulers: Use these tools to align and structure your designs precisely.
Zoom and Navigation: Efficiently zoom in and out of your design and navigate through different sections.
AI-Powered Tools and Help: Utilize AI features for design assistance and explore help resources.
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INTERFACE
HOME
The Home screen serves as a central hub where you can quickly access options to create new designs
and view your saved projects. It features a Navigation Bar for easy access to various sections, Design
Categories to choose from different types of projects, and a Search Bar to find specific content. The
Create a Design button allows you to start a new project immediately, while the Settings provide options
to customize your account. Additionally, the Sidebar Menu offers access to templates, projects, and
other tools. The Recent Designs section lets you quickly resume your previous work, and the
Recommendations area suggests templates and design ideas based on your activity.
Create a design
Navigation Bar
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HOME
Sidebar menu
The sidebar menu provides quick access to
essential features, including your projects,
templates, brand kit, and apps. It allows you to
easily navigate and manage your design
resources, templates, brand, and apps.
Design Suggestions
Based on your preferences and previous projects, the platform offers design suggestions that might interest
you. This feature helps you discover templates and design ideas that align with your needs.
Recent Designs
The Recent Designs section presents immediate access to your most recent projects. This feature ensures
you can easily resume ongoing work without searching through your files.
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INTERFACE
HOME
Magic Studio opens a suite of advanced editing tools that use artificial intelligence to
enhance images and designs.
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INTERFACE
HOME
Favorite folders
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INTERFACE
HOME
Templates - Provides access to a wide range of pre-designed layouts that serve as a
professional starting point for various projects. These templates are fully customizable,
allowing you to leverage expert design frameworks to produce high-quality visuals
quickly and efficiently.
Apps - Provides access to various external applications and integrations that enhance
the functionality of your designs. It allows users to connect with other tools like social
media platforms, stock photo libraries, and advanced design functions directly within
Canva. See the 'Apps' chapter for more information.
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INTERFACE
HOME
Navigation Bar
It permits you to move easily between different projects.
Design categories
Provides quick access to various types of projects you can start, such as documents, whiteboards,
presentations, social media posts, videos, print products, websites, and more.
Search Bar
The Search Bar allows you to quickly find content, templates, and design elements. Use keywords to search
for specific project types, pre-made templates, or design elements like icons and photos.
Settings
In the Settings section, you can manage your account details, including profile photo, name, and email
address. You can also adjust your login and security settings, message preferences, and privacy settings.
Create a Design
Start a new design from scratch or upload your own files.
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INTERFACE
HOME
Your designs are automatically saved and will appear on your home screen each time you open Canva. To
explore more options for each design, scroll through the designs on the home screen and click on the
Ellipsis menu in the upper right corner of the design thumbnail.
Add tags
Download
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INTERFACE
TAB NAVIGATION
You can have multiple projects open, each in its own tab. Click and drag to move between tabs. To switch
tabs quickly, use the tab key and select a number.
Additionally, you can drag a tab out of Canva to open it in a new window.
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INTERFACE
EDITOR
The Editor Interface is the workspace where you bring your creative ideas to life. This area provides all the
necessary tools and features to design, edit, and customize your projects. From the editor, you can add and
manipulate text, images, elements, and templates, as well as apply various effects and adjustments.
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EDITOR
Menu
Autosave
Search Bar
Hide Templates
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INTERFACE
FILE
New design
Settings
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INTERFACE
FILE
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INTERFACE
FILE
After clicking on "File," you can access the Settings menu, which allows you to customize
various aspects of your design workspace.
Add guides
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INTERFACE
GUIDES
Guides
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INTERFACE
GUIDES
Guides
You can also access guides by right-
clicking on your design. Here, you can
add horizontal and vertical guides,
clear guides, or lock them to prevent
accidental selection. You must
display guides to see this function.
Ruler
The ruler is a tool that allows you to measure and align elements precisely within your design.
You can use this ruler to place your guides exactly where you need them, ensuring all
components are perfectly aligned and positioned.
Every time you move one of the guides, you will see measurement
values that allow you to adjust it precisely.
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INTERFACE
GUIDES
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DESIGN
Hide templates
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INTERFACE
ZOOM SLIDER
The zoom slider located at the bottom interface allows you to adjust the zoom level of your design. Move the
slider to the right to zoom in and get a closer view of your design details. Move the slider to the left to zoom
out and see a broader view of your entire design. The current zoom level is displayed as a percentage next
to the slider. You can manually adjust this percentage for precise zoom control.
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INTERFACE
ADD PAGE
Add page
You can add a new page by entering the grid Hover your mouse between two pages and
view and clicking the blank page icon. click the "+" button to add a new page.
Click on a page and drag it to change its position. Click on the Ellipsis menu to see more available
options.
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NOTES & AI ASSISTANT
Notes
AI Assistant
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NAVIGATE
Scroll the mouse wheel to Click middle mouse botton This method allows you to easily
move up and down the page. an drag the mouse to the move around your design
right, left, up, or down to workspace without losing your
navigate around your zoom level, helping you to focus
zoomed-in design. on different areas of your design.
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RESTORE A PREVIOUSLY SAVED FILE
Canva automatically saves your
Access Version History: Click on "File", then select "Version
designs, allowing you to recover
History" to open a new window with the saved versions.
previous versions at any time. To
Choose the Version to Restore: Select the date of the file you
restore a file, follow these steps.
wish to restore. Preview the design to ensure it is the correct
version you need.
Restore the Version: Once the correct version is selected, click
on "Restore this version" to apply the changes.
SHOW PAGES
Click the "Show Pages" button at the The Show Pages feature offers 'Magic Recommendations' to
bottom of your screen to display enhance your design process. This tool provides intelligent
thumbnails of all your pages. suggestions for improving your designs and gives direct access
to Canva's functions. Simply type what you want to incorporate.
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INTERFACE
RESIZE & MAGIC SWITCH
Uses AI to automatically
translate your design into
another language.
Translate directly to a
document and download
it as a Microsoft Word
document.
The Resize feature allows you
to adjust the dimensions of
your design to fit different
formats and purposes.
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INTERFACE
RESIZE & MAGIC SWITCH
Resize & Magic Switch feature that allows you to quickly adjust the size of your design to fit
various platforms and formats.
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MARGINS
Margins
Margin
Margin refers to the space between the
content of the design and the edges of the
Bleed document. Setting adequate margins
ensures that the text and other essential
elements are not too close to the edge of the
Margin paper, which is vital for visual presentation
and to avoid problems during the cutting
process after printing.
Bleed
Bleed is the area that extends beyond the
edge of the final design. When a document or
image needs to have color up to the edges, a
bleed is used to ensure that there will be no
unwanted white borders in the final product
after the cut.
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TEXT
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT
In this chapter, we will delve into the fundamental aspects of text functions.
Learn how to add text boxes and utilize preset text styles such as headings, subheadings, and
body text. Discover how to import text from outside Canva and automatically create text boxes.
Explore how the Brand Kit helps you manage predefined texts and fonts, ensuring consistency
across all your designs. Learn how to add new logos, colors, and fonts that align with your brand
identity.
Discover the AI-powered Magic Write tool that provides alternative ideas for your text, helping
you extend, condense, rewrite, or add various tones to your content.
Get familiar with various text formatting options like changing font style, size, color, alignment,
and more. Additionally, explore different text effects such as shadows, outlines, and animations
that can add a unique touch to your designs.
Learn how to import custom fonts to personalize your designs further. Understand how to align
your text and create numbered or bulleted lists to organize your content effectively.
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TEXT
ADD A TEXT
Brand Kit
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TEXT
MAGIC WRITE
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TEXT
TOOLBAR
Write text, select it, and then click on the options below
Change the
font color Italicize Strikethrough
Alignement
Center List
Left
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TEXT
LETTER SPACING & EFFECTS
Allows you to apply various text effects and shapes, such as shadow, lift, neon, and
curve, to enhance your text design. Below are the types of effects you can apply to
your text to enhance its appearance.
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TEXT
EFFECTS
Splice
The Splice effect adds both an outline and
an offset shadow to your text, giving it a
layered, cut-out appearance.
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EFFECTS
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ANIMATION
The Animate option lets you add motion effects to your text or elements, making them move or
transition in various ways to create dynamic and engaging designs.
Text Animations
The Text Animations section enables you to
apply different motion effects to your text.
Choose from basic animations or create your
own by dragging elements around the canvas.
Hover your mouse over an animation to preview
the effect on your design.
Create an Animation
Create an Animation. This tool enables you to
craft custom animations by dragging elements
around the design. You can manually move text,
images, or other design elements to define the
motion path and create personalized animation
effects for your design.
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TEXT
ANIMATION
Page Animations
The Page Animations tab allows you to apply
animations and transitions to your entire design.
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LAYERS & ARRANGE
Layers
Overlapping
Arrange
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TRANSPARENCY - PAINT ROLLER - LOCK
Transparency Lock
The Transparency tool allows you to adjust the Select the element you want to lock.
opacity of the selected element. By clicking this Click the Lock icon.
icon, you can make the element more transparent The element will now be locked and
or more opaque, depending on your design needs. cannot be moved or edited until it
is unlocked.
Select the element you want to adjust.
Click the Transparency icon
Move the slider to adjust the
transparency level
Paint Roller
Reference Reference
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POSITION - ALIGN ELEMENTS
The Advanced Settings allow you to precisely The Align Elements feature in allows you
control the dimensions and position of to quickly and accurately position
elements within your design. elements within your design.
text
TOP
text
LEFT
MIDDLE
RIGHT
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text BOTTOM
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MORE OPTIONS
Uppercase Lock
The Change Text Case feature allows you to The Lock/Unlock tool allows you to secure
quickly switch between uppercase and elements in place to prevent accidental edits
lowercase letters. and to unlock them when changes are needed.
text TEXT
TEXT
Paint Roller
The Paint Roller tool in Canva allows you to copy the
style of one text element and apply it to another.
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FONT
Typography is essential for conveying the right message and creating an emotional connection with your
audience. It can communicate formality, modernity, or fun, and is crucial for visual and brand consistency. In
Canva, the fonts you choose play a fundamental role in personalizing your designs, ensuring they are unique
and representative of your style or brand. Next, we'll show you how to add custom fonts to Canva's font
library so you can use them in all your design projects.
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FONT
Create a text box and go to the font Also, you can import a font for brand
selection. At the bottom, you’ll see the customization. Click on "Brand" from the main
option "Upload a font." Click on it. menu, then click "Edit" in the Fonts section.
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ELEMENTS
DEFINITION
In this chapter, we will explore the "Elements" section, one of the most frequently used tools. It
enables you to add various elements to your design, including photos, stickers, visual designs,
icons, videos, audio, and more, all created by talented artists. Keep in mind that there are both free
and premium versions available. Some standard elements are exclusive to the premium version
and cannot be accessed with a free account.
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ELEMENT CATEGORIES
Add a Graphics -
Move Photos -
Layers Arrange Group precisely gradiant
color Videos
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GUIDE OF ELEMENTS
Lock
Element Tab
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GUIDE OF ELEMENTS
All elements can be incorporated into your design by clicking and dragging. Here is a list of all available
elements and what each one means.
Frames
Charts
Pre-designed frames where you can insert
Tools for creating various types of charts and
images or other elements, available in various
graphs, essential for visualizing data in
shapes and styles.
presentations and reports.
Shapes Stickers
Includes basic geometric shapes and more Animated and static stickers that add a fun and
complex forms. dynamic touch to your designs.
Tables
Allows you to create and customize tables to
organize data and information clearly.
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GUIDE OF ELEMENTS
Grids Audio
Layout grids that help you organize your Provides audio clips that you can add to your
elements in a structured manner, ensuring designs, useful for video projects and
alignment and consistency. presentations.
Photos
Videos
Access to a library of stock photos to enhance
A collection of video clips and templates that
the visual appeal of your designs, covering a
can be incorporated into your designs,
wide range of subjects and themes.
enhancing multimedia projects.
Mockups
Templates that allow you to showcase your
designs in realistic settings, such as on
products or devices.
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GUIDE OF ELEMENTS
All Graphics
The 'All' tab provides access to a diverse array These are vector-based elements that can be
of elements. When you use the search bar to resized without losing quality, making them
look for a specific item, the "All" tab displays perfect for any design that requires clean,
every type of element that matches your scalable graphics. Whether you're creating a
search term. This is particularly useful for those business logo, an infographic, a social media
who are not entirely sure what they need, as it post, or a presentation slide, graphics can add
provides a comprehensive view of all related a visually appealing touch to your project.
items. Whether you're looking for shapes,
graphics, photos, videos, or more, the "All" tab
ensures you get a broad selection from which
to choose.
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TAB ELEMENTS
Photos Videos
Contains a vast collection of stock photos and Provides short video clips that can be added to
images that you can use in your designs. These multimedia projects. These clips can be used to
high-quality images are suitable for various make your designs more dynamic and
design projects, ranging from social media engaging, perfect for social media,
posts and website graphics to printed materials presentations, and promotional materials.
like flyers and brochures. The photos are
categorized, making it easy to find the perfect
image for your needs.
Shapes Audio
Includes various geometric shapes such as Offers sound clips and music tracks that can be
squares, circles, and triangles. These shapes are added to your designs, adding an auditory
essential building blocks for creating structured element to make them more engaging. This
and visually appealing designs. feature is particularly useful for creating
multimedia content.
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ELEMENTS
TAB ELEMENTS
Frames Moskups
Includes a variety of frames that can hold Provides mockups that can be used to
images or videos. These frames help in creating showcase your designs on different devices or
structured layouts and collages, making it in various settings. This feature is ideal for
easier to organize your content visually. Frames presenting final designs to clients, as it allows
are particularly useful for creating photo grids, you to show how your design will look in real-
scrapbook pages, or any design that requires a life scenarios.
clear and structured layout.
Charts
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ELLIPSIS MENU
The three dots icon in the Elements tab, known as the "Ellipsis" menu, provides detailed
options and information about the selected element. When you click on Ellipsis Menu, you can
access the following features:
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SHAPE
Create a shape
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SHAPE
Toolbar
Click on the square, and the toolbar will appear
Manipulating Shapes
You can move this shape as you like. Just click and drag it around your design. Additionally,
you have the options to rotate, scale, and extend. Below are some images to help you.
Click and drag Click and drag Click and drag Click and drag to
to translate to rotate to scale extend
Border style
The border style allows you to create an outline around the shape. This feature is available
for other elements in Canva as well. Here are some possible combinations you can try.
Experiment to find the style you like best.
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POSITION & ROTATE
Position Rotate
You can adjust the position by selecting and Click on the rotation handle and drag it to
dragging the element or else Click the "Position" rotate the element. As you drag, you will see
button on the toolbar, usually located in the the element rotating around its center point.
upper corner. With the Position tool open, you Keep the Alt key pressed to prevent scaling
will see fields for X and Y. Enter the desired while rotating the element
position for the element.
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RESIDE & GROUP
You can adjust two sides of an element simultaneously by clicking on a corner and holding
down the Shift key. This will prevent scaling and allow you to move two sides at the same time.
Group elements
Grouping elements allows you to resize multiple elements simultaneously while maintaining
their relative positions. Select multiple elements by holding down the Shift key and clicking on
each element. You can group two or more elements, which will stay connected until you
ungroup them, helping you move them together without having to reselect them.
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SCALE
Scale
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RECTANGLE
Modifying a Rectangle
SHAPE
SHAPE
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SHAPE CATEGORIES
Below is a library of shapes you can find in Canva for your designs. These include basic
shapes like squares, circles, and triangles, as well as more complex shapes such as
arrows, stars, hearts, speech bubbles, and various custom shapes.
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SHAPE CATEGORIES
Remove elements directly by pressing Duplicate: You can duplicate any element by
the Delete key or using the shortcut using the Duplicate tool or the shortcut
"Backspace." "Ctrl + D."
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ALIGN
Ellipsis Menu
Align to page
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SPACE EVENLY
To organize multiple elements, you can use the "Space evenly" feature.
Select some items and right click to see "Space evently"
Click on "Tidy up" to create equal spaces Click on "Tidy up" Aligns and organizes the
between the selected elements selected elements automatically
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SHOW TIMING
This bar visually indicates the Drag the edge of the timing
duration for which an element bar to the right to increase
will be displayed during the the display time.
presentation.
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COMMENT & LINK
Comment
The Comment feature is a useful tool for collaboration and feedback. It allows you to
leave notes, suggestions, and feedback directly on the design.
Link
The Link feature allows you to attach hyperlinks to elements in your design. This feature is
useful for creating interactive documents, presentations, and social media posts where
viewers can click on elements to be directed to a specific URL.
In the link dialog box, enter the URL you want to link to. For example, type
www.google.com, then click "Done". The element will now be clickable and will direct
viewers to the specified URL when clicked.
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LOCK & ALTERNATIVE TEXT
Lock
Alternative text
Alternative text is a brief description that you can add to images and elements in your
design. Alt text is primarily used for accessibility purposes, helping visually impaired users
understand the content of an image through screen readers.
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SET IMAGE AS BACKGROUND
The "Set Image as Background" feature allows you to use an image as the background for your
design. This can help create a cohesive and visually appealing backdrop that complements the
other elements in your design.
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APPLY COLORS TO PAGE
Open a Template
From the home screen, go to the "Design" section.
Browse and select a template that you like. For
this example, we will use a brand template.
Add your chosen image to the template.
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ENABLE QUICK FOLLOW
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LINE
Lines act are essential tools that serve multiple purposes. They can vary in thickness, length, and
style, and each variation can convey something different. Functions of Lines are individual elements
and can be moved, rotated, scaled, animated, made transparent and locked.
Thickness 1
Thickness 100
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LINE
When creating a line, you have three distinct options that define how the line is formed:
Straight, Elbowed, and Curved. These options allow you to create varied visual effects that
can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your designs.
Elbowed Curved
Click + ALT
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LAYERS
Layers help you organize and arrange the If you can't find your layer, you can always
different elements of your design. Each select the element in the design and click on
element you add whether text, shapes, or "Overlapping" to locate it.
images is placed on its own layer. Layers are
especially useful for locating elements that
might be difficult to find visually in your
design. They also allow you to bring
elements forward or send them backward,
making it easier to display or hide specific
parts of your design.
To manage your layers, click on the 'Position' In the "Layers" panel, you will see the
button in the toolbar and select 'Layers.' Click background layer at the bottom. You can
and drag the layers to reorder them. Higher change its color or adjust it as needed to fit
layers appear in front of lower layers. your design.
LAYERS
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ARRANGE
The "Arrange" tool enables you to control the Here we have an example of two overlapping
placement and order of elements within your squares. In the Position tool under Arrange, you
design. You can move elements forward or can also bring each element forward or send it
backward, aligning them to the top, middle, backward.
bottom, left, center, or right of the page. This
tool helps in layering elements, adjusting their
size and rotation, and precisely positioning
them to create a cohesive and visually
appealing layout.
Ctrl + ] Ctrl + [
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ARRANGE
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GROUP
Grouping allows you to move multiple With groups, you can quickly duplicate a
elements simultaneously, ensuring they complex set of elements by holding Alt
maintain their relative positions. and dragging.
Applying changes such as color Grouping simplifies the editing process.
adjustments, transparency, or outline Instead of selecting each element
modifications to a group ensures that all individually to make adjustments, you can
elements receive the same styling. edit the entire group with a single click,
saving time and reducing the risk of errors.
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MOVE PRECISELY
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ADD A GRADIANT COLOR
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GRAPHICS - PHOTOS - VIDEOS
You can manipulate graphics, videos, and photos by translating (moving), rotating, and
scaling (resizing) them. However, unlike shapes, these elements do not allow for side
handle adjustments to change width or height independently.
Translate
Click on the graphic, video, or photo you want
to move. Drag it to the desired location.
Rotate
Select the element. Click on the rotation
handle (circular arrow icon) and drag to
rotate the element to the desired angle.
Scale
Select the element. Click and drag one of
the corner handles to resize
proportionally.
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FLIP
Flipping elements
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EDIT IMAGE
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MAGIC IMAGE
BG Remover
Magic eraser
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MAGIC IMAGE
Magic grab
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Steps to Use Magic Grab 4
Click on the "Edit image" button in the toolbar.
Select Magic Grab.
Choose Selection Method: Brush Option or Click
Option (Simply click on the object, and Magic
Grab will automatically detect and select it).
Once the object is selected, click the "Grab"
button to isolate it from the background. 2
Click on the "Edit image" button again to go
back to your design with the isolated object.
Before After
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MAGIC IMAGE
Grab text
TIME TO
DRINK
CHAMPAGNE
and dance
ON THE
2 table
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ELEMENTS
MAGIC IMAGE
Magic edit
3
1
2
3
2
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MAGIC IMAGE
Magic Expand
The Magic Expand tool allows you to extend the
background of an image seamlessly.
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FILTERS
Filters are tools that apply different visual effects to your images with a single click.Each
filter has a unique style that can alter the color, lighting, and tone of the image, giving it a
specific look. By using filters, you can enhance your images, create a cohesive visual style, or
match the mood of your design. Filters range from subtle adjustments to dramatic changes,
allowing for flexibility and creativity.
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FILTERS
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ADJUST
Temperature
Changes the image's warmth or coolness.
Tint
Changes the hue of the image.
Brightness
Controls the overall lightness or darkness.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the
darkest and lightest parts.
Vibrance
Boosts the intensity of muted colors.
Saturation
Adjusts the overall intensity of all the
colors in the image.
Texture
Enhances the definition of the image.
After selecting an element, This tool automatically detects the dominant color and
allows you to specifically adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness.
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CROP
Crop Tool
The "Crop" tool enables you to remove unwanted outer areas
from an image, helping you focus on the desired part of the
photo. Here's how to use it effectively:
Click on the "Edit image" button in the toolbar and choose "Crop."
Manually adjust the boundaries of your image by dragging the
corners or edges of the cropping box to include the part of the
image you want to keep.
Click on "Expand" to automatically expand the background and
fill in any gaps after cropping.
Use the "Smart Crop" option for automatic cropping that centers
the main subject of your image. This is particularly useful for
quickly adjusting images to fit a specific aspect ratio.
Select one of the preset aspect ratios (Freeform, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16,
5:4, 4:5, 4:3, 3:2) to crop your image to a specific size.
Apps
Transparency
Image Upscaler
Click on the element you want to animate or If you want to design custom animations,
apply a motion effect to. select "Create an Animation."
Click on the "Animate" button in the toolbar Drag and drop elements across the canvas
at the top of your screen. to create your own unique animations.
Navigate to the "Photo Animations" tab to
explore various animation effects.
You can also find basic motion effects like
"Rise," "Pan," "Fade," "Breathe," and more.
Drag and drop the desired animation or
motion effect onto the selected element to
apply it.
Use the "Appear on Click" option to make
elements appear only when clicked during a
presentation. Toggle the switch to enable or
disable this feature.
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PAGE ANIMATIONS
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ELEMENTS
EXPORT ANIMATION
Note
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FRAMES
Using Frames
Frames are individual containers for media that
provide a specific shape or border for a single image
or video. They are used to highlight content within a
distinct shape, making it stand out and fit perfectly
within your design.
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FRAMES
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GRID
Grids are layouts that divide your design into
multiple sections. Each section can hold an
image, video, or color. Grids are particularly
useful for creating collages, organizing content,
and maintaining consistent spacing and
alignment throughout your design. Unlike
frames, grids allow you to manage multiple
media elements simultaneously, ensuring a
structured and cohesive arrangement.
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GRID
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ELEMENTS
MOCKUPS
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ELEMENTS
MOCKUPS
Fit Image
Automatically Adjust Alignment
Flip Image
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ELEMENTS
MOCKUPS
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ELEMENTS
MOCKUPS
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ELEMENTS
MOCKUPS
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ELEMENTS
INFORMATION
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ELEMENTS
GRAPHICS
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ELEMENTS
FOLDERS
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DRAW
DRAW
Pen
Marker
Highlighter
Eraser
selection tool
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UPLOADS
UPLOADS
In the uploads section, you can incorporate images, audio, and videos from your
device. Additionally, files can be uploaded directly from Google Drive, Instagram, or
Dropbox by clicking in the ellipsis menu next to "Upload files."
It's also possible to drag and drop your file from a Windows or macOS window directly
into your Canva design.
canva 1. JPG
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UPLOADS
MEDIA
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UPLOADS
RECORD
1 3
Choose the design you want to record.
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DESIGN
TEMPLATES
In the Design section, you will find a wide
variety of editable templates that you can use to
enhance your projects. This section is
particularly useful for quickly creating
professional-quality designs without starting
from scratch.
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DESIGN
TEMPLATES
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DESIGN
STYLE
Apply a style
applying styles from other designs to your
current project can help maintain a consistent
look and feel across different designs.
FROM TO RESULT
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DESIGN
STYLE
FROM TO
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DESIGN
STYLE
The Style is a predefined collection of colors, fonts, and designs that can be applied to your
projects to maintain a consistent and professional appearance. By using styles, you can
quickly and easily unify the look of your designs, ensuring that all visual elements work
together harmoniously. You can apply styles from other
designs to your own or to a pre-made design from Canva's
library. When you select a template, a detailed view will
appear on the right side of the screen. This feature allows
you to easily maintain a consistent look and feel across
different designs by using predefined styles, colors, and
text options.
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STYLE
Brand Kit
Recently Used
Combinations
Color Palettes
Font Sets
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DESIGN
COMBINATIONS
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DESIGN
COLOUR PALETTES
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DESIGN
FONT SETS
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EXAMPLE DESIGN
Examples of Applying Styles in Canva
The original design on the left uses a vibrant color palette (light green, blue, pink) and modern
fonts,resulting in a fresh energetic look ideal for a marketing agency. By applying the Poppins
Bold style along with a color palette (light pink, dark blue, light beige), the design on the right
gains a more professional and welcoming appearance. This process demonstrates how the choice
of colors and fonts can significantly transform the look and feel of a design in Canva.
The original design on the left uses a vibrant color palette (purple, blue, and pink) and modern
fonts, resulting in a dynamic and energetic look. By applying the Squad One and Klima fonts
along with a muted color palette (gray, beige, and dark blue), the design on the right
transforms into a more professional and subdued appearance.
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BRAND KIT
In the Brand Kit section, you can create and manage your
brand's visual identity within Canva. This feature allows
you to save and apply your brand's colors, fonts, and logos
across all your designs for a consistent look.
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BRAND KIT
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DOC
DESCRIPTION
A doc is a document that allows you to create and design textual content with ease. There are a
variety of pre-designed templates and design tools available, making it easy to create visually
appealing documents without the need for advanced graphic design skills.
One of the most notable advantages of creating documents in Canva is the ability to export and
open them on other platforms. Documents created can be exported in various formats, including
PDF and Word, allowing for their editing and viewing in other word processing programs such as
Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
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DOC
INTERFACE
Main menu
IA Translate
& resize
Undo/Redo Export
Toolbar
Editing area
Sidebar Zoom
Menu
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MAIN MENU
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MAGIC WRITE
When you open a new document, you will see a default text box. The first line of text you type will
automatically be formatted as a title with a larger font size. After typing your title, press the Enter
key. Canva will automatically create a new line with smaller font size for the body text or
subheadings. This helps maintain a clear hierarchy in your document structure.
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MAGIC WRITE
You can scroll through a variety of options to enhance your design project. These options,
accessible from the side panel, include various text formats like headings and body text, as
well as elements like tables, charts (such as pie, bar, and line charts), and more specialized
features like mentions, dates, emojis, and even embedding external content.
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MAGIC WRITE
Magic Write
Magic Write is a tool that uses artificial
intelligence to help users automatically
generate text for various purposes. You
simply input a prompt or a brief
description of what you need, and Magic
Write generates suitable text.
Design
The Design feature allows you to insert various design elements such as grids, frames, or
other layout features into your document. In the example below, you can select a template
from the Design section and modify it to suit your needs. After achieving the desired result,
click on "Save," and it will be stored in your document.
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EXAMPLE DESIGN
Example
Include a photograph to reinforce the idea of the
In the following example we will include a
text and help the reader with a visual aspect.
Design, a picture, a text generated by Magic
Write and a box for our address.
Right click and select Design
Choose a template
that will be the header
for our event.
Final Result
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HEADING - BODY - TABLE
Using text styles such as Heading, Subheading, A table is a structured arrangement of data
and Body correctly is crucial for creating clear, made up of rows and columns, which allows for
organized, and attractive documents and the organized presentation of information.
designs. These three text styles help structure Select the table icon from the elements menu
content in a way that is easily readable and and choose the desired number of rows and
understandable for the reader. columns. Adjust the table as needed to fit your
design and content requirements.
Heading
Use headings to introduce major sections or
topics, making it clear what each section is
about.
Subheading
Use subheadings to break down sections into
smaller parts, helping to organize content
and guide the reader through the document.
Body
Use body text for the main content of your
document, including paragraphs, descriptions,
and any detailed information.
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TABLE
Table Insert Feature Add New Rows or Columns
After inserting a table, you can write in the cells, Hover your mouse over the line where you
adjust the size and format of the table, add or want to add a new row or column. A "+"
remove rows and columns, and input your data button will appear. Click the "+" button to add
a new row or column at that position
Adjusting Table Cell Size
EXAMPLES
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TABLE
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DIVIDER
The "Divider" option creates a horizontal line that divides sections of text. This
can be useful for visually separating different parts of your content
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PAGE BREAK
The "Page Break" feature, allows you to insert a break between sections of your document,
ensuring that content starts on a new page. This is particularly useful for maintaining a clear
and organized layout, especially in multi-page documents .
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CHECKLIST - BULLETED LIST - NUMBERED LIST
NUMBERED LIST
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MENTION - DATE - EMOJI - LOGOS
Example
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TOOLBAR
Line
spacing and
spacing
Strikethrough
The toolbar provides various tools for formatting and organizing your text. Two important tools for
managing the indentation of your text are Decrease Indent and Increase Indent and the list tick.
Decrease Increase
indent left indent right
The tick box allows you to mark items
as complete or checked. This is useful
for creating checklists or tracking tasks.
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PIE CHART
A pie chart is a visual representation of data where the whole chart represents 100%, and each
slice represents a proportionate part of the total. This type of chart is particularly useful for
displaying data that is divided into categories, showing the relative sizes of each category as part
of the whole.
You can customize the pie chart by adjusting the colors, labels, and data values to fit your
specific needs. The chart editor allows you to input your data directly or upload a CSV file for
larger datasets. Once the data is entered, Canva will automatically generate the pie chart, which
you can then style with different fonts, colors, and sizes to match your design preferences.
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PIE CHART
Before After
Africa
9.5%
Item 5 Item 1
20% 20%
Asia
14.3%
US
52.4%
Item 4 Item 2
20% 20%
UK
23.8%
Item 3
20%
Data panel
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PIE CHART
More options
In the Data tab, click on a label to access more options. You can change the color, copy and
paste, insert or delete rows and more.
In the Settings tab, you can change the column of the labels
you want to modify. The formats allow you to choose
between percentages or numbers. You can also hide or show
the legend and the labels on the chart.
Columns
Select the column you want to use for the chart labels.
Percentages or Numbers
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PIE CHART
The "Expand data table" option allows you to view all the chart's data in an expanded view.
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BAR CHART
A bar chart is a graphical representation of data using rectangular bars, where the length of each
bar is proportional to the value it represents. Bar charts are particularly useful for comparing
quantities across different categories or tracking changes over time.
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LINE CHART
A line chart is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers'
connected by straight line segments. This type of chart is particularly useful for showing trends
over time or continuous data sets. You can search for line chart templates that you want and
customize them. Go to the design section, search for "line chart," and choose a template.
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EMBED
The Embed feature allows you to insert external content such as videos,
documents, and interactive elements into your design.
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WEBSITE
DEFINITION
Choose a template that suits your needs. Canva offers a variety of website templates to help
you get started quickly and easily. Simply select your preferred template to begin customizing
it to your style and content.
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WEBSITE
INTERFACE
Add notes
Lock page
Duplicate page
Add page
Search a
tool
Add a new
Add Zoom Expand
page
comments
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WEBSITE
CUSTOMIZING A WEBSITE TEMPLATE
Once you have chosen the template, we will customize it. Click on "Customize this
template" to start personalizing the website, and a new window will appear.
Modify colors
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CUSTOMIZING A WEBSITE TEMPLATE
The name of Leon France (he/him) will be changed to Digital Service, and our slogan below:
"Empowering Your Digital Future."
Remove the buttons and include direct access to our social media profiles.
In the elements section, search for your social media names and add the desired icons.
Right-click on the logo of your social media and select "Link."
Add Link
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WEBSITE
CREATE A BUTTON BETWEEN PAGES
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WEBSITE
CREATE A BUTTON BETWEEN PAGES
To complete your website, you can repeat the process of adding buttons and links as many times
as necessary.
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EXPORT A WEBSITE
Export
Next, we will export our website to make it visible through a public link, and to do this, we have
two options: using a "Public Link" or exporting the website directly. We will follow these steps.
Click on "Share" in the top right corner. Click 'Website' and enter your URL. If you
Select "Publish Website" and choose "Public link." don't have one, request a new domain.
Click "Create public view link," then copy and In the next window, type the URL name
share the link. you desire.
Your new website is now ready.
Use this option to quickly share a preview of Use this option when you want your website
your website without needing a custom domain. to have a custom and professional URL.
Ideal for feedback or for temporary sharing.
Exporting your design is a straightforward process with several options to customize your download.
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EXPORT
DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
JPG: Best for sharing because of its small file size and good quality.
PNG: Ideal for complex images and illustrations, as it supports
transparency and higher quality.
PDF Standard: Suitable for documents and emailing, maintaining
formatting and quality.
PDF Print: Best for printing, offering high resolution and quality.
SVG: Ideal for web design and animations due to its scalability.
MP4: High-quality video format, perfect for animations and video .
GIF: Short clips without sound, useful for simple animations.
Additional Tips
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DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
Pages
Select all pages, current page, or specific pages to
download, giving you flexibility in what you share or print.
Preferences
Save download settings for future use, streamlining
your workflow.
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DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
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EXPORT
PRINTING OPTIONS
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EXPORT
MORE
Save
Download: Export your design to your
device in various formats such as PNG, JPG,
PDF, SVG, MP4, and GIF.
Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Box: Save your
designs directly to these cloud storage
services for easy access and sharing.
More Options
In the "More" section, you will see
all the available export options
grouped by category.
Messaging
Email, WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook
Messenger, Snapchat, Mailchimp, Slack,
Activity Messenger: Share your designs
directly through these messaging platforms
to streamline your communication and
reach your audience quickly.
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EXPORT
MORE
Design
Convert your designs into interactive
flipbooks for online sharing, enhancing the
visual experience and engagement of your
audience.
More options
The following integrations allow you to
connect to various platforms and services
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EXPORT
WEBSITE
Brand Template
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EXPORT
PRESENT
Present
Below are the four types of
presentations you can create
for your designs and share
with other users
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ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE
Generating images with artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that allows users to create
unique and personalized visuals from textual descriptions. This functionality opens up a world
of possibilities for designers, marketing professionals, and anyone who needs attractive
graphics quickly and efficiently.
AI image generation allows users to describe what they want to see in an image using text.
Canva, through its AI engine, transforms that description into a coherent and high-quality
image. This tool is especially useful for those who do not have advanced graphic design skills
but need to create compelling visual content.
AI-generated images
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MAGIC MEDIA
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CREATE & EDIT IMAGE
Modify Image
AI-generated images can be
modified using various tools
such as copy, cut, move, rotate,
adjust transparency, change
colors, remove background
and more.
Scale Lock
Edit Image The "Edit Image" function allows you to refine and enhance the images
generated through AI. Below are the tools available for image editing.
Remove Background
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EDIT IMAGE
Please note that this feature only works within the interior of the image, not along the edges, as
there is no surrounding image information to use for filling.
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AI IMAGE
STYLE & ASPECT RATIO
Before writing your prompt, select the desired style from Select the image aspect ratio
the "Styles" section. that best fits your project from
By choosing a style, the AI will generate the image applying the "Aspect ratio" section.
that specific effect. Available options include
square, landscape, and portrait.
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GRAPHICS
Graphics
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VIDEOS
Videos Editing
From the main menu, select "Magic Media" Once generated, you can play the video to
and then the "Videos" tab. review its quality and relevance.
Here you can input your description and If the video does not meet your
generate video content. expectations, you can adjust the prompt
Write a detailed prompt in the text field. and generate a new video.
Click "Generate video" for the AI to process The generated videos can be dragged into
your description and create a video. your workspace to be integrated into your
design projects.
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INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO
Video in Canva is a straightforward process that allows even beginners to produce professional-
quality videos. You can access a variety of video templates and tools designed for different
needs, such as social media content, presentations, and video collages. Below are some
examples of videos you can edit using templates
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VIDEO EDITING
INTERFACE
Expand play
Add comment
Background color
hide pages
Selected page
Zoom Expand
Add notes
View grid
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UPLOAD VIDEO
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EDITING VIDEO
From video editing you can work with precision on each Clip, trim, add transitions, incorporate
audio, add effects and more. Here are all the functions you can perform to achieve professional
video editing.
Trim Clips: Click and drag the handle at Keyboard Navigation: Use the left and
the ends of the clip to shorten or extend right arrow keys on your keyboard to move
the duration of the video clip. the cursor one frame at a time.
Scale and Rotate: Use the options Mouse Navigation: Click and drag the
provided to scale the video to fit the timeline cursor to quickly navigate through
desired frame size or to rotate the clip to different parts of the video.
the correct orientation.
Trim
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EDITING VIDEO
To add a clip to your project, select the desired Canva's AI tool can automatically suggest
video clip from your uploads or library and drag highlights from your video clips, making it
it onto the video timeline. You can overlay one easier to identify the best moments to include
clip on top of another by dragging it directly in your final project.
onto the existing clip.
Click on a clip in your timeline to reveal the Use the background remover tool to eliminate
toolbar. This toolbar includes options to edit the background of your video with one click.
the video, adjust playback speed, crop, flip, and
animate the clip.
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TRIMMING A CLIP
Toolbar
Click on the clip you want to edit. The toolbar
will appear above the clip with various
editing options.
Here, you can play the clip, crop it, flip it, add
animations, and adjust its position.
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TOOLS
Transparency Lock
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TOOLS
Page animation
The "Animate" tool enables you to add a motion effect to your elements or pages, making
your video more engaging. For more information, go to the animation elements section.
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VIDEO EDITING
AUDIO
Click on the blue line to reveal the audio Use the slider to adjust the volume of your
track timeline in your video project audio track to the desired level.
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AUDIO
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VIDEO EDITING
AUDIO
Transition libraries
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VIDEO EDITING
MORE OPTIONS
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VIDEO EDITING
ADDING TEXT
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VIDEO EDITING
CREATING VIDEOS WITH AI
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VIDEO EDITING
GENERATE TEXT WITH AI
Magic write
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EXPORT
Click on 'Share' to open the export options. Choose the file type, such as MP4 Video.
Select 'Download' from the menu. Adjust the quality settings to your
preference.
Select specific pages if needed.
Save your download settings for future use.
Click 'Download' to export your video.
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FLYER
DEFINITION
What Is a Flyer?
By typing "flyer" Canva will display a variety Select the size of your flyer. Some
of predefined flyer templates. You also have common options: A5, A4, A3.
the option to start with a blank canvas. Choose the type of paper, standard paper,
You can modify the size and design of the premium paper, recycled paper.
flyer afterward according to your needs. Select the finish for your flyer's paper,
matte finish or glossy finish.
Decide how many flyers
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EXAMPLE
We are creating a flyer to promote a waiter On the home screen, type "flyer" in the search
course. bar and click on "Customise this template" to
open it in Canva’s editor.
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MODIFY
Replacing Images
We will select images to replace in the flyer to better fit the promotion of the waiter course.
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FLYER
MODIFY
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LINK
Insert a new text box and position it within the flyer. Modify the text as needed.
Insert a text box with a the URL www.waitercourse.com. (example)
Right-click on the text, select "Link," and input the URL.
Click "Done" to save the link. When the flyer is downloaded, clicking on the text will
take you to the website.
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FLYER
EXPORT
Select Download
www.waitercourse.com
Before After
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APPS
DEFINITION
The Apps section is a powerful tool that extends design capabilities by integrating external
applications and services. Here, you can find a variety of apps that allow you to add
additional functionalities to your design projects. These apps can enhance your workflow
and provide specialized tools that are not available by default in Canva.
To access Apps section, go to the Home page and find the navigation bar. Click on "Apps,"
and you will see various categories separated by types of apps such as Workplace, AI-
Powered, Productivity, Design Essentials, Share, and Publish.
You can also access apps within a design you have already started. Click on the "Apps"
section in the sidebar and find the one you need.
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MODIFY TEXT & DIGITAL SIGNATURE
Magic Morph
This feature lets you effortlessly modify
words and shapes using a simple text
prompt. It can be utilized to enhance text,
create intricate graphics and textures
swiftly, or inspire creative concepts.
CanSign
CanSign is an app designed for
creating digital signatures. Users can
draw their signature, adjust the color
and weight, and save it for future use.
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REFLECTIONS & TYPE GRADIANT
Easy Reflections
Select an Element.
Choose Position.
Adjust Offset and Opacity.
Add to Design.
Typegradiant
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APPS
TEXT MANIPULATION & IMAGE COLORIZATION
Text manipulation
Typecraft is designed to shape
text into various forms, allowing
for creative and dynamic text
effects.
Image colorization
Colorize allows you to transform a black-and-white image into a colored one by
applying color based on the grayscale values of the image.
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3D TEXT EFFECTS & IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
3D Text Effects
TypeExtrude is used to create
3D text effects.
AI Music
AI Music is a tool designed to
generate custom music
compositions using artificial
intelligence.
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TEXT FILLING IN IMAGES & DALLY, AI-GENERATED IMAGERY
DALLE
Write a prompt to create
an AI-generated image
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APPS
QR CODE CREATION & CUSTOM GRID
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APPS
RANDOM WAVE DESIGN & CUSTOM DESIGN BORDERS
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APPS
PIXEL ART & DYNAMIC VIDEO CREATION
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APPS
COLORINGBOOK & CUSTOM FRAME DESIGN
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APPS
DYNAMIC DRAWING ANIMATIONS & LOGO CREATION
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APPS
CYBERPUNK AVATAR CREATION & CUSTOM CHARACTER INTEGRATION
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APPS
LIST OF APPS
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APPS
LIST
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PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION
Introduction to Presentations
The presentations allows you to design visually engaging and professional slides for any purpose.
Whether you are preparing for a business meeting, an educational lecture, or a creative showcase,
Canva provides a wide range of customizable templates and design elements to suit your needs.
Presentations can be recorded or live-streamed to team members.
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DEFINITION
Notes: This feature allows you to add notes to Timer: This tool enables you to adjust the time
your slides. These notes can only be seen by each slide will be on screen. Additionally,
the presenter and are useful for remembering Canva offers different preset music styles that
key points during the presentation. you can add to your presentation.
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INTERFACE
Background
Position
color
Animate Lock
Duration
Total
Quick
actions
Show
timer
Play
Full screen
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CREATE A PRESENTATION
Customize all the elements of the presentation as Use the "Position" option to view and arrange
you like, including text, logos, and images. layers. If needed, you can remove the
background image by clicking "Detach image
from background."
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CREATE A PRESENTATION
6. Transparency
8. Your first presentation design is ready
Select the background and change the
transparency of the image.
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RECORDING
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LIVE RECORDING & POWER POINT
Power Point
By downloading your presentation in the
PPTX format, you can easily open and edit it
in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Click on Share.
Select Download.
Choose PPTX Format.
Download Your File.
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PDF
READ & EDIT PDF
To Import a PDF
Choose the 'Upload' option or simply drag and
drop the file into your design workspace.
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TRANSLATE
TRANSLATE TO
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TRANSLATE
TRANSLATE & TRANSFORM
Effortlessly translate and transform the content of your designs into various structured
document formats. This feature enhancing the versatility and usability of your designs, making
them more adaptable for different uses.
Before After
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YOUTUBE
YOUTUBE DESIGNS
Select your template from a variety of pre-set formats and use the existing templates to modify
them to your liking. A library of all available options is provided below for your convenience. Go
to the thumbnail chapter to learn how to create a YouTube template from scratch.
Youtube Thumbnails
Channel Logo
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CONTENT PLANNER
Easily design and schedule content directly within the platform, eliminating the need for external
tools. Connect your social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more, and
schedule posts directly.
3. Selecting a Channel
Choose the channel where you want to post
and connect your social media accounts if they
are not already linked.
2. Scheduling a Post
For example, you can connect to Instagram
Click on the desired date on the calendar to
Business via Facebook, log into your
schedule a new post.
Instagram account, and link Instagram
account to Facebook.
Alternatively, you can connect to
Instagram Business via Facebook.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
DEFINITION
2. Select a Template
Choose a template that best fits your
requirements from the displayed options.
Each template is designed to be easily
customizable, ensuring it can meet your
specific needs.
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RESUME
RESUME CREATION
Creating a resume in Canva is straightforward and offers a variety of templates that cater to
different professional needs. This section will guide you through the steps to create a polished
resume using Canva’s tools and features.
Start from the Canva homepage. Edit Elements: You can customize all elements
Use the search bar to type "resume". This of the resume template. This includes text,
will display a range of available resume images, colors, and fonts. For more detailed
templates. instructions go to Elements chapter.
Select a template that suits your style and
professional needs. If you prefer, you can
also start with a blank design.
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TEAM
CREATE A TEAM
What is a team?
Canva offers a robust team collaboration feature that allows you to form a group associated with
your account. By creating a team, each member gains access to the benefits of Canva Premium,
including access to exclusive templates, advanced design tools, and the ability to share and edit
designs collaboratively.
Option A Option B
From the main menu From the Canva homepage
Select 'Brand' and then 'Create a team'. Navigate to 'Billing & plans' in your account
Invite people by entering their email settings.
addresses. Scroll down to find the 'Create a new team'
Press 'Continue' to finalize the process. option.
Invite members following the same steps as
described above.
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TEAM
ADD AND REMOVE TEAM MEMBERS
Remove members
In the 'People' section, select the members
you want to remove.
Click on the trash can icon to remove them
from the team.
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TEAM
ADDING A TEAM LOGO
You can personalize your team space in Canva by adding a team logo
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TRASH
TRASH
The Trash section enables you to manage and recover designs that have been deleted. To access
the Trash, navigate to the home screen and select 'Trash' located at the bottom left corner of the
menu. Within the Trash, you will find separate sections for designs, images, and videos.
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COURSE
CREATING A COURSE
A course is a tool that allows you to organize 1 Access the 'Projects' section
and present content in a structured and visually
From the Home screen, navigate to the
appealing way. It is ideal for creating training
'Projects' section and click 'Add New'.
programs, educational workshops, or courses
Choose 'Course' from the dropdown menu.
for new employees and students.
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COURSE
CREATING A COURSE
3 Add Activities
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COURSE
CREATING A COURSE
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VIEW DESIGN
INSIGHTS
Access
You can allow others to view your designs by
granting them access. To do this, click on the "+"
sign at the top of your design. Look for Canva
users you want to give access to, or create a
group so multiple users can view your design.
Insights
The "Insights" section provides analytical data about how users interact with your designs.
"Views" refer to the total number of times your "Engagement" measures deeper interactions,
design has been viewed. such as the amount of time spent viewing
your design or interactions with specific
elements within it.
"Unique Links" shows the count of distinct "Social Media" tracks how your design
shareable links generated. performs on social networks.
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SHARE DESIGN
SHARE DESIGN
Another way to send your designs is through a link. Click on 'Share' and then choose if you want
others to only view it or to also have access.
Click 'Share'
On the top right corner of your design, you will see
a 'Share' button. Click on it to open sharing options.
Copy Link
After setting the desired access level, click
'Copy link' to get the sharable link and send it
to your collaborators.
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SMART CROP
CROP
The crop tool is used to adjust and frame your images precisely as you need. It's particularly
useful for removing unwanted areas, focusing on key elements and improving composition
Smart Crop
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SHORCUTS
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS LIST
These shortcuts will allow you to work more quickly and efficiently, improving your workflow
and making it easier to create your designs.
General
Add a rectangle R R
Add a line L L
Duplicate the selected element and drag Alt + Click +drag Option + Click + drag
Nudge the selected element with precision Alt + Shift + Arrow Option + Shift + Arrow
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SHORCUTS
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS LIST
Navigation
Video
Mute/unmute video M M
Comment
Next comment N N
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SHORCUTS
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS LIST
Text Formatting
Decrease font size by one Ctrl + Shift + < Cmd + Shift + <
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SHORCUTS
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS LIST
Elements
Select the element behind Ctrl + Left Click Cmd + Left Click
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BOOK COVER
CREATE A EBOOK OR BOOK COVER
Customize
Export
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BOOK COVER
CREATE A BOOK COVER EXAMPLE
3. Replace Elements
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CREATE A THUMBNAIL
THUMBNAIL
Canva enables you to create your YouTube thumbnails easily and professionally. Below, we
will create a professional thumbnail by following these steps.
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CREATE A THUMBNAIL
THUMBNAIL
Select your image and click on "Edit image," Choose the "Outline" shadow effect to add
then go to "Shadows" under FX Effects. a border around your image. Adjust the
size, color, and intensity of the shadow to
your liking.
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CREATE A THUMBNAIL
THUMBNAIL
4. Add Elements and Text
Add elements: Go to "Elements", search for Add text: Click on "Text," select "Add a text
the elements (in this case, money bills) and box," type "IN 5 DAYS," choose the font,
add them to your design as the foreground. size, and weight, and adjust the position of
the text.
IN 5 DAYS IN 5 DAYS
Add more elements: Go to "Elements"
search 1000$ symbol and add it.
IN 5 DAYS
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COLORS
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLORS
Colors play a vital role in design, impacting both the aesthetics and the emotional response
of viewers. Understanding how to effectively use colors can elevate your designs and make
them more engaging. Canva offers a comprehensive set of tools to help you master color
usage in your projects.
Color Palette Generator: Upload a photo, and Canva will use the hues to create your palette.
Color Palette Ideas: The ultimate inspiration for stunning color combinations.
Color Wheel: Learn about color theory with this interactive tool.
Color Meanings: Browse our list of colors and learn about color meanings.
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COLORS
COLOR PALETTE GENERATOR
This tool enables you to upload a photo, and Canva will automatically
extract the colors from the image to create a custom color palette. Simply
upload your image, and you will receive a palette of hues that you can use
to maintain color consistency in your design.
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COLORS
COLOR PALETTE IDEAS
The "Color Palette Ideas" section is a resource for finding inspiration for
your designs. This section provides a vast array of pre-made color palettes
to inspire and guide your design process. Browse through numerous color
palettes displayed in a grid format. Each palette consists of multiple colors
that work well together. The palettes cover a wide range of color schemes,
from pastels to vibrant hues, catering to different design needs and
preferences.
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
Using the Color Wheel, you can explore different color combinations to create
harmonious and visually appealing designs. Whether you choose complementary,
analogous, or triadic color schemes, the tool helps you find the perfect colors for
your project.
Complementary Colors
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
Monochromatic
Three shades, tones and tints of one base color. Provides a subtle and conservative color combination.
This is a versatile color combination that is easy to apply to design projects for a harmonious look
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
Analogous
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
Triadic
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
Tetradic
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COLORS
COLORS WHEEL
From the "Color Meanings" section, you can explore the significance of
each color. Type the name of a color or select one from the library to see
detailed information about it. Additionally, "Color Meanings" will provide
possible color combinations for the selected color.
Example, type "coral" in the search bar to find information about the
color coral. You'll see a comprehensive description, including the
meaning of the color coral and its psychological impact. Information such
as RGB and HEX codes, as well as CMYK values, are provided for accurate
color use in your designs.
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TEMPLATES
TEMPLATES
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TEMPLATES
BUSINESS
Doc Presentation
Doc templates are designed for creating formal Presentation templates are designed for
and business documents. These templates are creating visually appealing and effective
perfect for project documentation, sales offer presentations. These templates are ideal for
letters, and project proposals. They help modern fashion presentations, aesthetic
maintain a clear and professional structure in modern presentations, and minimalist editorial
your documents, ensuring that all important presentations.
information is organized and easy to
understand.
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TEMPLATES
BUSINESS
Flyers Prototypes
Flyer templates are designed to help you create Prototype templates are ideal for designing and
eye-catching and informative promotional visualizing products, apps, and website
materials quickly and easily. These templates interfaces before they go into production. These
are perfect for advertising events, sales, templates provide a structured layout where you
announcements, and more can sketch out your ideas, plan user
interactions, and present your concepts to
stakeholders. Prototyping allows for quick
iterations and collaborative feedback, ensuring
that your final product meets the needs and
expectations of your users
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TEMPLATES
BUSINESS
Graphcs Planners
Graph templates are designed to help you Planner templates are created to help you
present data and information in a visually organize your schedule, manage tasks, and plan
engaging and easy-to-understand manner. projects efficiently. These templates range from
These templates include various types of charts daily and weekly planners to project and goal
and graphs such as bar graphs, pie charts, line planners, providing a structured format to track
graphs, and more. They are perfect for your activities and deadlines.
illustrating trends, comparing statistics, and
showcasing data insights in reports,
presentations, and other documents.
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TEMPLATES
BUSINESS
Letterheads Calendars
Letterhead templates are designed to help you Calendar templates provide an easy and stylish
create professional and branded stationery for way to organize your schedule, plan events, and
your business or personal correspondence. track important dates. These templates come in
These templates offer a variety of styles and various formats, including monthly, yearly, and
layouts, allowing you to add your company logo, custom calendars, and can be tailored to fit your
contact information, and custom design specific needs. Whether you need a calendar for
elements. A well-designed letterhead enhances personal use, business planning, or project
the professionalism and credibility of your management.
communication, making your letters stand out.
Invoices
Invoice templates provide a straightforward way
Resumes
to create professional and branded invoices for
Resume templates are designed to help you your business transactions. These templates
create professional and polished resumes that come in various designs, allowing you to include
stand out to potential employers. These your company logo, contact details, and
templates offer a range of styles and formats, payment terms.
from modern and creative to simple and
traditional, allowing you to choose the one that
best fits your career field and personal brand.
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TEMPLATES
BUSINESS
Proposals Reports
Proposal templates are designed to help you Report templates are crafted to help you present
create comprehensive and persuasive business detailed information and data in a structured
proposals. These templates come with pre- and visually engaging way. These templates are
structured layouts that include sections for ideal for business reports, research findings,
project overview, objectives, strategies, annual reports, and more. They come with
timelines, and costs. sections for executive summaries, data analysis,
findings, and conclusions, making it easy to
organize your content.
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TEMPLATES
SOCIAL MEDIA
In the Social Media category, you'll find templates designed for various platforms like Instagram,
Facebook, and Twitter. These templates include options for posts, stories, and reels, helping you
create engaging and visually appealing content tailored to each social media platform.
Intagram Reels
Templates specifically for Instagram Reels,
providing a creative and dynamic way to
Facebook Posts
produce short, engaging videos that capture
your audience's attention. Templates crafted for Facebook, enabling you
to create impactful and shareable content
that resonates with your audience and
enhances your social media strategy.
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TEMPLATES
SOCIAL MEDIA
In the Social Media category, you'll find templates designed for various platforms like Instagram,
Facebook, and Twitter. These templates include options for posts, stories, and reels, helping you
create engaging and visually appealing content tailored to each social media platform.
Intagram Reels
Templates specifically for Instagram Reels,
providing a creative and dynamic way to
Facebook Posts
produce short, engaging videos that capture
your audience's attention. Templates crafted for Facebook, enabling you
to create impactful and shareable content
that resonates with your audience and
enhances your social media strategy.
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TEMPLATES
SOCIAL MEDIA
Templates for creating engaging and visually Templates tailored for TikTok, providing creative
appealing stories on various platforms, perfect and dynamic layouts for short, engaging videos
for sharing quick updates, promotions, and that capture your audience's interest and
personal moments in a format that disappears enhance your presence on this popular platform.
after a set time.
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TEMPLATES
SOCIAL MEDIA
Templates for creating dynamic and engaging Templates tailored for Twitter, providing layouts
animated posts for various social media for tweets that stand out, helping you to
platforms, perfect for capturing attention with effectively communicate your message and
movement and enhancing the visual appeal of engage with your audience in a concise format.
your content.
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TEMPLATES
EDUCATION
Education templates are designed to support educators and students by providing customizable
layouts for lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, and educational resources.
Year Subject
The Year section in Education category offers The Subject section provides templates
templates tailored to specific educational levels, organized by academic subjects, such as math,
ranging from preschool to grade 12. These science, language arts, and social studies.
templates ensure that the content is age-
appropriate and relevant for the targeted
student group.
Resource Type
The Resource Type section categorizes templates based on the format and purpose of the
educational material. This includes lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, presentations, and more.
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TEMPLATES
VIDEO
Video templates are designed to simplify the process of creating professional and engaging videos
by providing pre-established formats tailored to specific platforms. Whether you are creating
content for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms, Canva's video templates ensure
that your videos meet the required specifications. This allows you to focus on the creative aspects
of your video without worrying about the technical details of formatting.
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TEMPLATES
MARKETING
Marketing templates are pre-designed layouts that help you create professional and effective
marketing materials quickly and easily. These templates can be customized to fit your brand
and are perfect for creating flyers, posters, social media posts, email campaigns, and other
promotional content.
Flyers Logos
Posters Brochures
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
Print products templates are pre-designed layouts that help you create high-quality printed
materials with ease. These templates can be customized for a variety of purposes, including
business documents, photos, gifts, marketing materials, cards, invitations, stickers, packaging, and
even clothing and accessories.
Invoices
Infographics
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
Planners Resumes
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
PHOTOS AND GIFTS
Canvas Prints Coasters
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
MARKETING MATERIALS
Banners Brochures
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
Cards Envelopes
Postcards
Tags
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
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TEMPLATES
PRINT PRODUCT
Hoodies Sweatshirts
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TEMPLATES
MOOD BOARD
A mood board is a visual tool that helps designers and creators compile a collage of images, text,
and other visual elements to convey a specific style, concept, or mood for a project. It is widely used
in various creative fields such as graphic design, fashion, interior design, and branding to gather
inspiration and establish a visual direction.
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TEMPLATES
MOOD BOARD
Choose a Template: Select a mood board template that fits the style of your project.
Add Images: Incorporate images that represent the desired mood or concept.
Customize Elements: Modify the text, colors, and layout to match your project’s theme.
Save and Share: Once finalized, save your mood board and share it with your team or clients.
Before After
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SETTINGS
YOUR ACCOUNT
To access the settings, click on the gear icon located in the upper right corner of the screen. This will
open the settings menu where you can manage various aspects of your Canva account.
Purpose of Settings
The settings menu allows you to customize your Canva experience by managing your account
information, privacy settings, notification preferences, and more. It's a central hub for adjusting your
Canva environment to better suit your needs.
Your account
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SETTINGS
LOGIN & SECURITY
The Login & Security section is essential for managing your account's access and security settings.
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SETTINGS
MESSAGE PREFERENCES
In the "Message Preferences" section, you can customize the types of communications and updates
you receive from Canva.
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SETTINGS
PRIVACITY SETTINGS
This section allows you to control how Canva uses your data and personalize your experience
on the platform.
Allow your general usage to improve AI Enhance Your User Profile with
information from 3rd party providers
When enabled, Canva and its trusted third-
party partners will use information about Canva can collect additional data from third-
your general usage, including fonts, colors, party providers to offer a more personalized
search queries, and instructions you input. experience and tailored recommendations.
Allow your content to improve AI Share my design usage with collaborators
This option uses your content to develop Canva will share your design usage and
better AI features. activity data with your collaborators.
When enabled, Canva can send you Canva may use your profile and analytics
personalized offers, updates, and other data to display personalized ads about
marketing communications. Canva on other platforms.
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SETTINGS
INVITE PEOPLE
The "Invite People" section is designed to facilitate team collaboration. This section allows you to
add members to your team, granting them access to your projects and enabling them to contribute
effectively. It is essential for organizations, educational institutions, and any group working on
shared designs.
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SETTINGS
REPORTS
The "Reports" section provides an overview of your team's design activities and engagement metrics. This
feature is particularly useful for team leaders and administrators to monitor the performance and usage
of designs within their team.
DOMAINS
In the "Domains" section you can manage the web addresses associated with your Canva account. This
section allows you to view and manage any domains you own that are connected to your Canva projects.
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SETTINGS
PURCHASE HISTORY
The "Purchase History" section is designed to help you keep track of all your transactions and purchases
related to your Canva account. This includes subscription payments and any additional purchases you've
made through the platform.
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GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS
A C
About Canva______________________7 Canva Home Link____________________6
Access__________________________226 Canva help___________________________7
Add a text box___________________31 Canva Pro features__________________3
Add activities___________________224 Change voice_______________________32
Add columns___________________131 Check design accessibilty___________17
Add guides_______________________18 Close tab_____________________________7
Add link_________________________149 Collaboration link_________________153
Add members__________________220 Color Edit (Adjust)__________________89
Add page________________________23 Color palette generator___________239
Add row__________________131 - 132 ColoringBook_____________________200
Add transitions_________________178 Colors wheel______________________241
Adding a team logo_____________221 Comment__________________________65
Adjust____________________________89 Connect social accounts__________270
AI Assistant______________________24 Content planner__________________216
AI Image________________________164 Contrast (Adjust)___________________89
AI music________________________195 Continue writing____________________32
Align elements______________41 - 62 Create an animations______________37
Align to page_____________________62 Crop tool___________________________90
Alignement______________________33 CSV file upload____________________138
Alternative text__________________66 Curve (Line)________________________71
Analogous______________________243 Curve text effect___________________36
Animation_______________________37 Custom Character Integration____202
Apps____________________________192 Custom Design Borders__________198
Apply colors to page_____________68 Custom Frame Design____________200
Arrange (Elements)__________73 - 74 Custom grid_______________________197
Aspect ratio______________________27 Custom prompt____________________32
Audio effects___________________177 Cyberpunk Avatar Creation_______202
Autosave______________________3 -14
D
B DALLE_____________________________196
Background image_______________67 Delete account____________________271
Bar chart_______________________142 Delete table (Doc)_________________132
BG Remover_____________________81 Design Categories__________________10
Bleed_____________________________29 Design Suggestions__________________6
Body______________________126 - 137 Disabe quick flow__________________69
Bold____________________________137 Divider______________________127 - 133
Border style______________________55 Doc (Definition)___________________123
Borders__________________________78 Domains__________________________275
Brand font_______________________44 Download____________________153-154
Brand Kit____________________8 - 121 Drawing tool______________________107
Brand template_________________160 Duplicate elements_________________61
Brightness (Adjust)_______________89 Dynamic Drawing Animations____201
Buttons_________________________150 Dynamic Video Creation__________199
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GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS
E I
Easy reflections_______________193 Image editing_________________80
Editor__________________________14 Image colorization__________194
Edite image____________________80 Image upscaler_______________91
Editing video__________________172 Information_________________104
Effects (text)___________________35 Insights_____________________226
Elbowed (Line)_________________71 Install Canva___________________2
Elements_______________________45 Interface_______________________4
Elements categories___________46 Invite people________________273
Elements tab___________________47 Italic_________________________137
Ellipsis menu______________11 - 53
Elipsis menu (Elements)_______62 J
Email address________________270 JPG__________________________154
Embed________________________144
Enable quick follow____________69 K
Export a website________152 - 160 Keyboard shortcuts_________229
Export animation______________94 Key Equivalents:
Export your video____________184 Mac OS and Windows_________3
F L
File____________________15 - 16 - 17 Language (File)_________17 - 270
Find and replace text__________16 Layers____________________39 - 72
Filters (image editing)__________86 Letter spacing________________34
Fix spelling_____________________32 Line chart___________________143
Flip_____________________________79 Line (Elements)_______________70
Flyer__________________________185 Line spacing__________________34
Font__________________________137 Link___________________________65
Font sets______________________119 Lists (bulleted,
Font upload_______________44 - 60 numbered, checklist)_______135
Folders_______________________106 List of app___________________203
Frames_________________________95 Lock_________________40 - 42 - 66
Logo Creation_______________201
G
GIF____________________________154 M
Grab text_______________________83 Magic edit______________84 - 165
Gradient color_________________77 Magic eraser____________81 - 165
Grids___________________________97 Magic expand________________85
Guides________________18 - 19 - 20 Magic grab___________________82
Guides_________________________18 Magic Media________________163
Graphics______________________105 Magic Morph________________192
Graphics (AI Image)___________167 Magic Resize_________________27
Group_____________________55 - 75
H
Heading_______________127 - 130
Hide timing___________________64
Home__________________________7
Home screen__________________5
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M P
Magic Switch_________________126 Print with canva____________________153
Magic Write______________32 - 128 Privacy settings_____________________272
Manage the course___________225 Profile photo_______________________270
Managing team roles_________220 Public link__________________________152
Manipulating Shapes__________55 Public view link_____________________160
Margins________________________29 Purchase history___________________276
Mention________________127 - 133
Merge cells___________________132 Q
Message preferences________271 QR Code creation__________________197
Mockups_______________________99 Questionnaire______________________217
Monochromatic______________242
More formal, fun______________32 R
Move page_____________________23 Random Wave Design______________198
Move precisely_________________76 Read a PDF_________________________212
Move row done______________132 Recover or Permanently Delete____222
Move row up_________________132 Rectangle____________________________59
Mute audio___________________176 Recent Designs_______________________6
Reopen last closed tab________________7
N Remove background_______________164
Name_________________________270 Remove members_________________220
Navigate_______________________25 Resize________________________________57
Navigation Bar_________________10 Restore saved files__________________26
New tab_________________________7 Rewrite______________________________32
Notes__________________________24 Record_____________________________110
Numbered list___________33 - 135 Recording your presentation_______210
Overlapping___________________39 Reload tab____________________________7
Reports_____________________________275
P Resume____________________________218
Paint Roller________________40 - 42 Rotation (elements)_________________56
Page animations_______________38 Ruler_________________________________19
Password reset page_________271
PDF___________________________154 S
People with access___________153 Saturation (Adjust)___________________89
Photo animation_______________92 Scale_________________________________58
Pie chart______________________138 Set image as background____________67
Pixel art_______________________199 Settings_____________________________270
PNG__________________________154 Shapes categories______________60 - 61
Position________________________38 Share_______________________________153
Photos (Elements)_____________51 Share design_______________________227
Postion (Elements)_____________56 Sharpness (Adjust)__________________89
Power point__________________211 Scheduling a Post__________________216
Present_______________________161 Show pages_________________________26
Presentations___________205 - 208 Show timing_________________________64
Print options_________________157 Sidebar menu_________________________6
Sign out from all devices___________271
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S T
Shortcuts______________________236 Team___________________________219
Shorter_________________________32 Templates___________________8 - 247
Smart crop____________________228 Temperature (Adjust)____________89
Space evently___________________63 Tetradic_________________________245
Sprinkle fairy dust______________32 Text animations__________________37
Straight (Line)___________________71 Text alignment___________________33
Strikethrough_________________137 Text effects______________________35
Style___________________________113 Text Filling in Images___________196
Style (IA Image)________________166 Text manipulation______________194
Subheading_____________127 - 130 Thumbnails_____________________235
SVG___________________________154 Tidy up___________________________63
Timer___________________________206
T Tint (Adjust)______________________89
Template Business Card______249 Toolbar______________________33 - 55
Template Calendar____________251 Transition libraries_____________179
Template Doc_________________248 Translate to____________________213
Template Facebook___________254 Transform (Doc)________________126
Template Flyer________________249 Transparency tool_______________40
Template Graph______________250 Trash___________________________222
Template Instagram__________253 Triadic__________________________244
Template Invoice_____________251 Trim clip________________________174
Template Letterhead_________251 Troubleshooting__________________7
Template LinkedIn____________256 Typegradiant___________________193
Template Marketing__________259
Template Mind Map__________250 U
Template Pinterest___________256 Upload audio___________________171
Template Planner____________250 Upload files____________________108
Template Presentation_______248 Upload a font____________________44
Template Print product_______249 Upload media__________________108
Template Proposal___________252 Upload video___________________171
Template Prototype__________249 Uppercase letter____________33 - 42
Template Report______________252
Template Resource Type_____257 V
Template Resume____________251 Vibrance (Adjust)_________________89
Template Subject_____________256 Video editing______________168 - 169
Template Tik tok______________254 Videos (IA)______________________168
Template Twitter_____________255 Video playback quality___________17
Template Video_______________258 Video transitions_______________178
Template Website____________250
Template Whiteboard________249 W
Template Year________________257 Website template_______________147
Tab navigation_________________12 Y
Table (Doc)______________127 - 130 Youtube designs________________215
Z
Zoom slider______________________22
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