Canva Design

Mastery Course
A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Complete
Resource for Crafting Professional-
Quality Designs Using Canva’s Platform -
Master Every Tools, Trick, Advanced
Features and Techniques

Alex Morganfield
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CANVA
Why Choose Canva?
Canva is good for Basic Graphic Design
Pre-Made Templates
Canva is the place to go if you need a quick design.
Canva is good for Images
Canva is good for Elements
Canva is good for Fonts
Canva is good for removing the Backgrounds from Images
Canva is good for Collaborating
Consider it a graphic design equivalent of Google Docs
Canva is good for Storing Your Designs without Taking up Computer Space
Canva is good for Accessing Your Designs Anywhere
Canva is good for Quick Graphic Design Projects
Overview of This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Canva
Chapter 2: Making Use of Templates
Chapter 3: Tools and Unique Features in Canva
Chapter 4: Creating Your First Designs
Chapter 5: Branding; Making use of Diverse Creative Tools
Chapter 6: Creating Professional Graphic Designs
Chapter 7: Designing a Lovely Logo
Chapter 8: Creating Graphics for Social Media Using Canva
Chapter 9: Building and Marketing Strategies Using Video and Animation in
Canva
Chapter 10: Important Principles on Graphics Design
Chapter 11: Downloading and Sharing Your Craft
Chapter 12: Tips and Tricks
CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED WITH CANVA
Setting Up Canva on Desktop and Mobile
Technical requirements
Describing Canva
Difference between Free and Pro
Canva free benefits
Canva Pro benefits
 Setting up your Canva account
Canvas Mobile Version
Setting up Folders for Organization
Creating Folders
Scheduling content with the Content Planner
Creating and scheduling a post
Alternative Methods for Scheduling and Posting
Activity
CHAPTER 2
MAKING USE OF TEMPLATES
Editing Templates
Changing the colors
Changing images on a template
Making Changes to Text and Font
Starting and Finding Your Designs
Locating your design
Lines and Shapes
Lines
Shapes
Text effects and Fonts
Creating Designs Using Templates
Changing Templates
Publishing Designs as Brands Templates
Designing Websites Using Templates
Using Layout
Limitations of Layouts
How to use Magic Layouts
Activity
CHAPTER 3
TOOLS AND UNIQUE FEATURES IN CANVAS
Adding, Duplicating, and Deleting Elements
Adding elements to your design
Looking for more elements by the same artists
Duplicating elements in your design
Deleting elements
Adding border elements
Resizing and cropping elements
Resizing elements, text boxes, photos, and videos
Cropping elements, photos, and videos
Locking and unlocking elements
Locking and unlocking pages
 Adjusting element transparency
Flipping and rotating elements
Flipping elements, photos, and videos
Rotating elements, text boxes, photos, and videos
Grouping, layering, and aligning elements
Grouping and ungrouping elements
Changing element layers or alignment
Aligning elements
Connecting lines to elements
Using lines to connect shapes
Using quick flow to connect shapes
Removing watermarks from elements
Adding borders and rounded corners to guides
Using Charts
Add a chart to your design
Enter or import your chart data
Edit chart colors and style
Adding advanced charts via Flourish
Connect your Flourish account
Create a Flourish Chart
Add your chart to a Canva design
Using dot charts
Using Frames and Cropping Images into a Shape
Adding a frame
Adding images or videos to frames
Resizing and repositioning added media
Filling frames with color
Changing the border color of the frame
Adding and Editing Shapes
Adding shapes
Editing shapes
Using Grids
Adding grids to your design
Adding images or videos to grids
Resizing and repositioning added media
Filling grids with color
Adjusting grid spacing
Adding and Deleting Tables, Rows, and Columns
Adding tables
Adding rows and columns
Deleting and moving rows and columns
Changing table borders, cell colors, and row or column size and fit
Editing table borders
 Changing cell color fill
Resizing rows and columns
Merging and unmerging table cells
Being Keyword Specific
Adding and Editing Images
Smartmockups
Activity
CHAPTER 4
CREATING YOUR FIRST DESIGNS
Images
Adding images to designs
Uploading and importing videos from your computer or phone
Uploading media from cloud storage or applications
Adjusting image and video settings
Adjusting image settings
Editing color on images
Applying and removing filters
Applying, changing, or removing animations
Changing or removing animations
Removing photo and video backgrounds
Via editor
Via projects tab
Making use of the erase and restore brushes
Removing video backgrounds
Using the Sharepoint app
Importing images from Sharepoint to Canva
Uploading designs from Canva to Sharepoint
Replacing all logos or images in multiple designs
Using Mouse and Trackpad Gestures for Brush Tools
Aligning and Spacing Text
Rulers and margins for print
Resizing your Designs
Positioning Elements Front to Back
Background Remover Tool
Activity
CHAPTER 5
BRANDING: MAKING USE OF DIVERSE CREATIVE TOOLS
Brand and its Basics
Business name
Logo
Imagery
 Fonts
Colors
Why Consistency is Important
The Generator Tool
Brand Kit and Brand Control
Setting up Brand Kits
Creating multiple Brand Kits
Link folders to a Brand Kit
Sharing Brand Kits with the Organization
Setting Up and Using Brand Kit Color Palettes
Creating and editing brand color palettes
Using colors from your Brand Kit
Managing brand kit colors in the editor
Setting Up and Using Brand Fonts
Setting up brand fonts
Uploading and Using Brand Logos
Uploading brand logos from the brand kit
Upload logos from the editor
Setting up Brand Control
Restricting colors and fonts, and design approval
Getting Design Approval
Brand Control for Designs in Folders
Assigning a Brand Kit to a folder
Adjusting the folder’s brand controls
Re-enabling team brand controls
Storing and finding Brand Templates
Storing brand templates
Finding brand templates
Setting up Your Team’s Brand Voice
Adding brand voice to your brand kit
Using brand voice
Using the floating toolbar for Magic Write
Setting Up Design Approval for Organizations
Switch on the design approval settings
Assign members or groups as design approvers
Set the rules for members or groups who need approval before publishing
Creating your brand kit with a free account
Canvas Fonts
Copyrights and Trademarks
Licenses and copyright
Templates
Trademarks
Activity
CHAPTER 6
CREATING PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGNS
Addition of Gradients to Achieve Depth
Using the Quick Create Function
Quick Create Collection
Using Grids for Quick Effective Designs
Designing with Frames
Creating Graphs for Your Documents
Graphs
Tables
Activity
CHAPTER 7
DESIGNING A LOVELY LOGO
Creating a logo in Canva Using Templates
Guidelines for Brands When Creating Logos
Best Use of Icons, Text, and Basic Shapes in Logos
Content you are Unable to Trademark
Creating Diverse Logo Versions
Activity
CHAPTER 8
CREATING GRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USING CANVA
About Pages
Adding, duplicating, and deleting pages
Adding new pages
Duplicating pages
Deleting pages
Rearranging pages
Adding page tiles
Copying pages from one design to another
Using Page transitions
Page view settings
Zooming in or out
Switching to the timeline view
Switching to grid view
Navigating pages
Page Orientation
Use Resize and Magic Switch to change width and height values
Designing with AI (Magic Studio)
Using AI image generation apps
What are AI image-generation apps?
 How do I use DALLE by OpenAI?
How do I use Imagen by Google Cloud?
What are the limitations of AI image-generation apps?
What can I use AI image generation apps for?
Who owns the copyright in AI-generated images?
How is Canva moderating these apps and ensuring safe use?
Erasing or retouching pictures
Erasing or retouching pictures from projects
Erasing or retouching pictures from the editor
Using Magic Edit to add, replace, and modify pictures
Brushing over your image
Make a description of what to generate
Using Magic Write to generate text
What is Magic Write?
Generate from a text prompt
What Magic Write can be used for
Selecting and editing the text in your pictures with Grab Text
Limitations of Grab Text
Making your photo selectable and customizable with Magic Grab
Using Magic Media to create photos and videos
Using Magic Media’s Text-to-Image
Using Magic Media’s Text to Video
Using Magic Media’s Text to Graphics
Using Quick actions
Using the Quick Actions button, what are your options?
Create your writing style using Magic Write
Saving your voice
Using your saved tone of voice
Edit your saved tone of voice
Deleting your saved tone of voice
Creating a Profile Frame
Designing a Facebook Banner
How do you get past this?
Groups and Page banners
Animated Instagram Story
Adding animation with the use of the Canva features option
Creating a Business Card
Creating a Magazine
Activity
CHAPTER 9
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS AND MARKETING STRATEGIES USING
VIDEO AND ANIMATION IN CANVA
Designing Presentations
Adding and Editing Audio
Adding audio tracks and sound effects
Adding audio using Canvas Audio Library
Muting and deleting audio
Adding popular music to designs
Limitations of adding popular music
Adjusting volume, trim, and clip audio tracks
Editing audio tracks from the timeline
Adjusting track volume
Fading audio tracks
Trimming audio tracks
Clipping audio tracks
Adjusting track volume
Fading audio tracks
Clipping audio tracks
Adjusting the audio track duration
Uploading media from your device
Manage uploads
Managing uploads from the editor
Extracting audio from your video
Purchasing and getting licenses for pro audio tracks
Adding and Editing Videos
Adding and replacing videos on designs
Adding videos from the library
Adding your uploaded videos
Replacing videos on templates
Creating and editing videos
Using video templates
Trimming videos and changing scene duration
Trim or lengthen videos
Trim videos instantly
Change video scene duration
Navigating the video timeline
Editing element timing in your designs
Using page transitions
Autoplay, loop, or adjust the speed of a video
Autoplay a video when presenting
Loop a video when making a presentation
Speed up or slow down a video
Importing Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop files
Adding tags to your images, videos, and designs for easier search
Adding tags on media files
 Adding tags on designs
Recording videos in the editor
Recording and deleting talking presentations
Turn on closed captions when looking at talking presentations
Adjusting element transparency
Downloading video as separate files
Adding Animation
Record Direct into Canva
Activity
CHAPTER 10
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES ON GRAPHICS DESIGN
Contrast
Color
Size
Typography (Font)
Balance
Hierarchy
Alignment
Repetition
CHAPTER 11
DOWNLOADING AND SHARING YOUR CRAFT
How to Download a Design
Sharing Your Design
Linking to Social Media
Creating Clickable Links
Apps You Can Connect to Canva
Creating a QR Code
Activity
CHAPTER 12
TIPS, TRICKS, AND RESOURCES
Tips and Tricks for Printing
Printing templates
Margin
Print bleed
Crop marks and bleed
Flatten PDF
Color Profile
Designing multi-page documents for print
PDF editing and printing
Printing directly through Canva
Websites
Designing websites
Designing websites from scratch
Publishing Canva websites
Using a website template
Using other Canva templates
Publishing websites to a free domain
Purchasing domains to publish websites
Purchasing a domain
Verifying your domain
Using your domains to publish websites
Add your domain to Canva
Connect your domain to Canva
Publish your website
Domain verification
Managing and disconnecting domains
Domains managed by Canva
Update the contact details associated with your domain
Manage third-party domains
Setting up Website DNS records
What's DNS?
Why should you edit your website’s DNS settings?
Using a subdomain
Editing your DNS records
Cloudflare proxied records
Adding, editing, or deleting your domain's DNS records
Why would I need to edit my DNS records?
Add, edit, or delete your DNS records
Protecting your domain
Whiteboards
A new way to organize your life
Make your event dreams a reality
Supercharge study and work tasks
Say hello to improved collaboration
Expanding slides to whiteboards
Moving around the canvas
Following a user on the whiteboard
Setting a timer
While Presenting
Canva Apps
Getting Started with the Canva Desktop App
Desktop app notifications
Notification enabling for mac
 Notification enabling for windows
Troubleshooting Tips
Missing designs
You may have more than one Canva account
You are in a different team
Your team admin or owner may have moved or deleted your design
You have deleted your design
The designs are shared with you rather than owned by you
You have been removed from a team
Canva status error
Canva is crashing or freezing when I use it
Elements are missing from my download
Try a different browser
Upgrade to the latest version of the Canva app
Check for uploaded media that has been deleted
The text doesn't display properly
Uploading takes too long or doesn't finish
Your file type and size
Your account storage
Directly uploading to a folder
File names and extensions
File corruption
Your web browser
Your internet connection
Conclusion
INDEX
 INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF
CANVA
On January 1st, 2013, Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht, and Cameron
Adams established Canva in Perth, Australia. Canva had over
750,000 users in its first year of operation. Guy Kawasaki, a
technology and social media guru, became a chief evangelist (or
brand promoter) for the company in April 2014. Canva for Work,
which specializes in marketing collateral, was introduced in 2015.
Perkins stated in January 2018 that the firm was valued at A$1
billion and that it had raised A$40 million from Blackbird Ventures,
Felicis Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. Investors include the well-
known Australian superannuation funds Hostplus and Aware Super.
Canva was valued at A$2.5 billion when it raised an additional A$70
million in funding in May 2019 from General Catalyst and Bond in
addition to its current investors Blackbird Ventures and Felicis
Ventures. That October, Canva declared that it had released an
enterprise solution and received an additional A$85 million, valued at
A$3.2 billion. Canva established a relationship with Office Depot the
next month and with FedEx Office in June 2020. Canva's valuation
increased to A$6 billion as of June 2020 and reached A$40 billion by
September 2021. Canva raised $200 million in September 2021, and
at its height, its valuation was $40 billion. The company's valuation
peaked in September 2022 at US$26 billion. Together with Atlassian,
it was still seen as a "darling" of the Australian tech industry, despite
a sharp decline in value from its peak in 2021 to mid-2022—possibly
as much as 35%. Canva boasted more than 75 million active
monthly users as of March 2022.
Co-founders Perkins and Obrecht have previously stated their
intention to donate a sizable portion of their wealth to various
charitable organizations. The two were included as two of Australia's
ten wealthiest persons in the Australian Financial Review's AFR Rich
List in 2023. Canva released Magic Write, the AI-powered
copywriting assistant on the site, on December 7, 2022. Canva
unveiled its new Assistant tool on March 22, 2023. It offers
suggestions for designs and visuals based on the user's current
design. Canva announced their own GPT on OpenAI's GPT Store on
January 11, 2024. At a flat valuation of US$26 billion ($39.4 billion),
Canva completed a share sale in March 2024. Buyers desired US$2.4
billion ($3.6 billion) in shares, but they only acquired roughly US$1.6
billion ($2.4 billion) in that tranche. The company has declared that
it plans to use Internet and whiteboard solutions to contend with
Google and Microsoft in the office software market. The firm also
announced the release of new products including Work Kits,
Courses, and AI capabilities in May 2024. Canva Enterprise is a plan
intended for large organizations. Canva, graphic design software
allows users to create social media graphics, presentations,
promotional goods, and websites. It provides themes for
presentations, posters, and social media material, as well as photo
and video editing tools. The platform has a drag-and-drop interface
that makes designing easier. Canva uses a freemium business model
and has added capabilities over time, such as a platform for print
products and a video editing tool.

Why Choose Canva?

Many individuals use the excellent graphic design app Canva instead
of the more expensive and complex Adobe suite of products since it
is simpler to use. However, given that Adobe continues to be a major
force in the graphic design industry, Canva is a differentiator for
various users. What precisely is Canva useful for? Anyone in need of
a graphic design tool for cards, social media posts, infographics, and
other purposes can benefit from Canva. Canva truly shines when it
comes to its vast collection of images and design elements that
users may use in their creations. anva is capable of many things, but
it is also limited in many ways. Knowing Canva's strong points will
enable you to choose the best app for your needs and style
requirements. Now let's discuss some of Canva's advantages.
Canva is good for Basic Graphic Design
Canva is a graphic design app as opposed to a drawing app like
Procreate. This means that although you can't use a stylus to draw
on Canva as you can in Procreate, you can still create designs with
photos, fonts, shapes, and other elements. Canva is a very versatile
graphic design program, but it could be better for some things. This
is the reason it falls under the heading of "basic" graphic design.
Many of us don't require the sophisticated techniques found in other
tools, including the Adobe suite, even if Canva seems "basic." For my
part, I don't want to spend a lot of money on a product that contains
capabilities I won't utilize. Canva performs what I need it to and has
the correct pricing for my needs. I think that sounds fantastic!
Furthermore, Canva has several special features that other programs
may not give. Canva stands out from the competition thanks to a
few features that may make the membership fee worthwhile on its
own.

Pre-Made Templates
You can use a collection of pre-made templates that appear on the
left side of Canva when you launch a new design. Here, "set" is the
incorrect word. It's a never-ending journey through stunning, well-
designed templates.

Canva is the place to go if you need a quick

design.
You're in luck if you need social media postings en masse, a quick
card that you can quickly modify with a photo and print, or a
polished banner for an event. Canva templates are quite useful for
infographics, in my opinion. Having pre-made text blocks and chunks
available that only require a brief editing session is quite helpful.
Canvas templates are a godsend for any designer looking to finish a
project fast without sacrificing style.
Canva is good for Images
Suppose you select a lovely template and wish to change the image
that appears on it. You're in luck, though. You may incorporate
AMAZING pictures from the Canvas library into your designs. Every
topic you can think of is covered in their photographs, including
people, objects, landscapes, and interiors. Locating stock pictures for
your designs can be costly and time-consuming. Looking through
different sites for certain pictures that you have to pay for separately
can also be quite a hassle. A quick search on Canva provides you
with more possibilities than you will ever need if you require an
image. However, what can you do with Canva images? Selling your
Canva-created graphics makes this a crucial question. All free media
can currently be used for both commercial and non-commercial
purposes, per Canva's license agreement. Having said that, you
should make sure you have the right to depict an icon, person, etc.
before using their image. Additionally, you are unable to alter it or
resell it. Naturally, to ensure you get the most recent and accurate
information, you should read and comprehend Canva's license
agreement for yourself if you intend to utilize their photos.
Adventures with Art disclaims any liability for any use of Canva
pictures that deviates from their terms of service. Although the free
plan allows you to access photographs, the Pro plan gives you
access to over 75 million images, movies, and materials.

Canva is good for Elements

You will adore Canvas Elements if you think their photographs are
fantastic. You can incorporate non-image design elements into your
works of art. These consist of frames, borders, drawings created by
hand or digitally, and more. Perhaps you need a stylish border for
your client's flier, an adorable animal for a birthday card, or a flower
for a wedding invitation. Canva elements are really useful. There
isn't any program that offers you as much incredible design content
for a comparatively low membership fee, as far as I'm aware.
Canva is good for Fonts
There are sometimes so many amazing fonts available that choosing
the best one causes me to experience analysis paralysis. It's so
difficult to choose from so many excellent options! Every style you
could require is catered to with typefaces, ranging from airy and
boxy to corporate and script.

Canva is good for removing the Backgrounds

from Images
You can take out the backdrop from your photos with Canva Pro.
Just drag & drop a whole image into your design, then select the
"Background Remover" option under the "Effects" menu.
You'll have an object without a background in a matter of seconds.
The background removal function in Canva is quite effective. I've
experimented with several background-removal programs, but none
of them perform as well as Canvas. Canvas background remover is
very amazing, especially when compared to doing it by hand, which
takes a lot of effort. Of course, there are instances in which Canva's
background removal tool falls short of expectations. The software
may have trouble determining what should be removed and what
shouldn't if your image has a crowded backdrop. Luckily, Canva gives
you an amazing way to solve this with ease. If after using the
background removal tool some parts remain to be removed, select
the small minus symbol located in the left toolbar. This will enable
you to remove anything by hand if necessary. On the other hand,
you can easily restore the necessary portions of your image by
clicking on the small + symbol if the background remover removed
too much of it. One great feature of Canva is its backdrop removal
tool, which is very excellent.

Canva is good for Collaborating

Canva is an excellent program to take into consideration if you are a
member of a design team or need to work together on projects
when developing designs. You can create groups on Canva,
exchange designs, and collaborate to make your ideas a reality.

Consider it a graphic design equivalent of

Google Docs
The canvas-sharing tool is interesting because it allows you to
collaborate on a design even if you're just starting. Alternatively, you
may send each other designs using the sharing option and then add
them to your personal Canva design gallery. Using Canvas Brand Kit
to preserve all of your logos, fonts, colors, and more is just another
fantastic benefit of working with others on the platform. This might
assist your team in maintaining alignment on the design elements of
your brand. Say goodbye to irritation over someone choosing a
strange font! Canvas team tools are an excellent method to
collaborate with people on your graphic design process as effectively
as possible. It's crucial to remember that if anyone on your team
wants to access Canva Pro features, then everyone must have a
subscription to the Pro plan.

Canva is good for Storing Your Designs

without Taking up Computer Space
Since Canva is an online application, there won't be any storage
space required on your PC. You may store all of your creations in the
100GB of system storage that comes with Canva Pro. It's not
necessary to use up more computer storage. Large design files tend
to take up a lot of computer storage space, especially for artists.
Having an additional 100GB of storage space with Canva that can be
utilized for all things Canva is convenient. We get yet another benefit
of this graphic design application with Canva: its web-based
platform.
Canva is good for Accessing Your Designs
Anywhere
Canva is a web-based application, so you can access your designs
from any location. Your designs don't have to be kept on a single
computer. You may use Canva on any internet-connected device to
access your creations. Canva's webpage allows users to use the app
from any computer. Get your creations accessible by downloading
the Canva app on your phone or tablet. Of course, it's great to have
quick access to your Canva designs, but there is a drawback. Canva
is not accessible without internet access. If you intend to work on
your design project in an area without access to the internet, bear
this in mind. I adore having cloud storage for my creations. Being
able to access them from many devices without having to physically
transfer them is wonderful. Another significant benefit is that your
designs are safe on the cloud if something happens to your
computer. This is a HUGELY crucial benefit for someone clumsy.

Canva is good for Quick Graphic Design

Projects
As all of the aforementioned factors make clear, Canva's primary
goal is to provide you with pre-made design elements that will
facilitate and expedite your visual design process. You have an
endless amount of options for amazing graphic design projects
because of the combination of images, typefaces, elements,
templates, collaboration tools, and cloud-based storage that you can
access from any location. It's easy to incorporate effects into your
designs; you may blur photos, add highlights, remove backgrounds,
and do a lot more. To be honest, it's not really about the
sophisticated techniques Canva can't do. For artists looking for a
quick and simple way to produce stunning designs without the
trouble and stress, Canva is a veritable paradise.
Overview of This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Canva
Everyone can use Canva, which is an amazing tool that is especially
useful for small business owners. This chapter will provide you with
an overview of Canva, walk you through creating an account, and
highlight the key distinctions between Pro and Free so you can
choose the one that works best for you. You will also learn about the
Content Planner, Canva's social media scheduling tool, and you will
get the opportunity to view both the desktop and mobile versions, as
there are some minor variations.

Chapter 2: Making Use of Templates

Hundreds of thousands of templates are available on Canva for all
areas of personal and professional life, including social media posts,
logos, posters, and t-shirt designs. In addition to the designs, you
can customize your template by adding photographs and other
components to help make it stand out. Canva is a very flexible
platform because it offers them to both Free and Pro customers, and
many of them may be edited. You should know quite a bit about
using and editing templates by the time you finish this chapter. You'll
be aware of where to look for templates that complement your
company, how to start from scratch with a design, and how to locate
and modify basic forms and lines.

Chapter 3: Tools and Unique Features in Canva

With hundreds of thousands of photos and elements at your
disposal, Canva can help you personalize your designs for your
company. Canva allows us to directly edit images and provides us
with a wide range of editing tools. Although editing elements is not
as extensive as it is with photographs. This chapter will teach you
about the various tools at your disposal and how to use them. By the
time you finish this chapter, you will understand the many picture
editing tools at your disposal, how to alter a design's background to
make it stand out, and which element file formats are editable.

Chapter 4: Creating Your First Designs

Although Canva offers a lot of amazing capabilities, some of the
greatest are the straightforward ones that you could overlook when
making your designs. They support uniformity, time-saving, speedy
resizing, and accurate element placement. Since several of them are
located along a template's top bar, we'll examine each one in further
detail in this chapter. By the time this chapter ends, you will know
how to use the Background Remover tool and be able to utilize every
function available in the template.

Chapter 5: Branding; Making use of Diverse

Creative Tools
Before beginning any design work, one of the first things I always
advise any firm to do is set up their brand kit on Canva. Creating
branded graphics using Canva is significantly faster and easier once
your brand is established. You'll avoid distractions and maintain
brand consistency. For example, you could use blue, but there are
thousands of different tints and tones of blue, so having the correct
shade in your kit will help you stay on brand. You will thoroughly
comprehend the components of a brand, how to design your brand
kit in Canva, and the fundamental guidelines for copyright and
trademark usage when utilizing Canva, in addition to color and font
combinations.

Chapter 6: Creating Professional Graphic

Designs
We'll dig a little bit further into a few of the capabilities in this
chapter, which will help you grasp how to rapidly design branded
graphics in Canva that look amazing and contain some wonderful
aspects like grids and frames. In addition to learning how to use the
Quick Create function to generate branded visuals for various
platforms; you will be able to incorporate gradients, grids, frames,
and graphs into your designs.

Chapter 7: Designing a Lovely Logo

For many business owners, designing a logo is essential since it can
be incorporated into everything done, serves to define the brand,
and becomes identifiable to clients and the community. Canva has a
ton of fantastic templates and allows us to make logos. However,
similar to other platforms, it has terms and conditions that dictate
how templates should be used and what may be done with the
content. You will know where to find templates, how to modify them
to fit your brand, how to add shapes and icons, and how to make
many versions of your logo for different purposes. You will also have
a solid understanding of how to use a logo generated on Canva.

Chapter 8: Creating Graphics for Social Media

Using Canva
Read this chapter thoroughly before opening Canva on your
computer and following along. These are all helpful designs that will
get you using many features in Canva, whether for social media,
tangible printed products, like business cards, or commercials. You
will get access to a variety of designs that you may use for your
business and all the capabilities required producing social media
graphics.

Chapter 9: Building and Marketing Strategies

Using Video and Animation in Canva
Using audio and video to their fullest potential in your social media
posts and marketing materials will raise your profile and increase
your visibility. Social media sites like Facebook frequently favor posts
or videos with movement because people tend to see them more
and because moving photos are easier for us to record than still
ones. For that reason, your firm will benefit if you can produce
moving visuals. You'll know just how important video is, how to
incorporate and modify audio and video into your Canva designs,
how to make a simple presentation, how to record straight from the
screen, and how to use animation.

Chapter 10: Important Principles on Graphics

Design
Designers utilize and incorporate design concepts into their work.
They are the key that separates good design from terrible in the field
of design, and they are immensely significant. You can develop a
clear idea of what a well-balanced, completed design should look like
by applying these ideas. Additionally, it will assist you in
distinguishing between well-thought-out designs and those that
merely appear incomplete. You will gain knowledge of the
fundamental design concepts that will support your Canva creations.

Chapter 11: Downloading and Sharing Your

Craft
At this point, you're well-versed in using Canva to produce stunning
designs for your company. In this chapter, we'll go over the
downloading and sharing process, which explains how to post your
designs online and connect them to social network accounts. You'll
understand how to make your QR codes, download any design and
share it with others immediately, and link to your social media
accounts. Let's go right to it and examine downloading.

Chapter 12: Tips and Tricks

For small business owners, creating eye-catching visuals with Canva
is a crucial step in the process. You have seen a great deal of
material, tutorials, and advice in this book so far about designing
and sharing your designs, but you can also print straight from
Canva, as well as through third-party printing providers. Thus, we're
going to look at printing and putting your designs into tangible
objects in this final chapter of the book.
Now let's get started;
 CHAPTER 1
GETTING STARTED WITH CANVA
Everyone can use Canva, which is an amazing tool that is especially
useful for small business owners. This chapter will provide you with
an overview of Canva, walk you through creating an account, and
highlight the key distinctions between Pro and Free so you can
choose the one that works best for you. We will also examine the
Content Planner, Canva's social media scheduling tool, and you will
get the opportunity to view both the desktop and mobile versions, as
there are some minor variations.

Setting Up Canva on Desktop and

Mobile
Canva designs can be used for many different things, such as
printing goods and sharing content on social networking sites like
YouTube and Instagram. You won't have a creative block when
creating graphics for marketing, commercial, or instructional
materials because Canva offers a plethora of templates and ideas to
get you started. Since Canva is simple to use and has an intuitive
design, you won't be a novice user for very long. For all of your
design needs, Canva is a one-stop shop used by pros, beginners,
and everyone in between. With so many user-friendly design
elements and features, it's a great option for beginners in graphic
design. Additionally, Canva provides all the tools required to
generate any kind of content that most businesses require, such as
social media posts, movies, booklets, websites, GIFs, and much
more. To begin using Canva, familiarize yourself with its interface.
Now, let's examine.

Technical requirements
The only requirements to finish this chapter are an internet
connection, a functional desktop or laptop, and a mobile phone (if
you want to look at the mobile version, but it's not required).
Because Canva was made to be accessible to all, anyone of any age
or ability can use and create with it without any prerequisites about
design knowledge. Anyone can make stunning designs on this
platform, which is why it has grown so popular.

Describing Canva
On the design platform Canva, you can use a drag-and-drop
interface to create your designs. It has hundreds of thousands of
pictures, elements, typefaces, shapes, and templates. You can use
most of them for free, but if you want access to everything, you may
subscribe to a paid membership. You can create posters, t-shirt
designs, calendars, planners, book covers, and social media designs.
With Canva, each design style has its dimensions, so all you have to
do is select the desired size, pick an appropriate template, and start
creating. Both Canvas internal designers and freelance designers
produce the templates and elements. Being a multi-purpose
platform, it may be accessed as a desktop application, mobile app,
and website, all of which work together to facilitate everyday
designing. Now that you are aware of the requirements for creating
an account and what Canva is, let's examine the several account
kinds that are accessible to you.

Difference between Free and Pro

Canva has two major accounts, Free and Pro. With a free account,
you can start designing right away and utilize a plethora of tools. If
you'd like, you may purchase Pro elements and templates. Pro is a
paid account that grants you access to all of Canva's features,
including some incredible ones that are quite helpful for regular
users. At the time this book was written, the Pro account cost
$119.99 a year or $12.99 per month.

Canva free benefits

Below are the benefits of free Canva;
● Unlimited folders
 ● Millions of free pictures and graphics
● 0ver 200,000 templates
● 50+ design styles which include social media posts, posters,
invites, banners, and lots more.
Canva Pro benefits
Below are some of the benefits you stand to enjoying with
Canva Pro; In Pro, you get the following for free and you
will also get the following;
● Modify the size of your designs with the use of the magic
resize tool.
● You have access to over 600,000 templates with new designs
added daily.
● Over 50 million images, videos, audio, and graphics.
● Complete access to the complete brand kit.
● Background remover tools for both pictures and videos.
● Undenied access to the Content planner.
● Unlimited folders.
● 100GB cloud storage space.

Setting up your Canva account

To configure a Canva account, take any of the steps below;
● With the use of your computer or tablet, navigate to
www.canva.com and once you get there you will be greeted
with the screen below.

After that, you can choose to begin a free 30-day trial of

Pro or create a free Canva account. I advise registering for
a free account now and trying the free trial later, once
you've had some time to get to know the site.
 ● Once you are at the website, choose the Sign-up button.
You can find this at the top-right corner and a pop-up will then
be displayed. After that, you can choose how you want to
register. I would advise using the purple "Continue with
email" box to use an already-existing email address.

You can then establish a strong password for the account

on the password screen that appears. Remember to write
down the email address you used and the password you
created.

● You will be drafted to the Canva home screen and ready to

get your account set up.

I would always suggest that after setting up your new account and
logging in, you take some time to explore the site. Take note of the
menu on the left, browse the sections beneath the central search
bar, and become acquainted with the design of the home screen.
Next, you will learn how to use and set up Canva's mobile edition,
which integrates rather nicely with the website.

Canvas Mobile Version

At this point, I'd want to briefly discuss the Canva mobile app
because, in today's world, most people use their phones rather than
desktop computers for business and daily tasks, so setting this app
up is crucial. If you log in with the same credentials as you used for
Canvas desktop and online versions, all of your uploads, designs,
branding, and photos are synced, so you can access whatever you
create on your PC through the mobile app on your phone. Not all
functionality is included in the mobile app, and there are a few minor
variations. Essentially, the most noticeable distinction is the size of
the screen. There is so much more visual information and can create
more intricate projects on the desktop and laptop screens. You can
only use a smaller screen while using a mobile device, which makes
it ideal for downloading designs and scheduling or sharing to social
media while you're on the road. You must have access to the Google
Play Store for Android phones or the App Store for Apple phones to
download the Canva mobile app. It frequently shows up at the top of
the page as an advertisement. Choose Canva and enter your Canva
login credentials to log in.
There are a few minor variations between Canvas desktop
and mobile versions, such as the following:
● The Create a Design button is represented by the tiny purple
circle in the bottom-right corner, and the main menu is located
across the bottom as opposed to the left.
● All of the template features are located at the bottom, not the
top while designing.
● When working on a design, you may view all of your pages at
once by selecting the white circle on the right of the screen
that has a number in a square. To access features, pick the
small purple circle at the bottom left of the screen.
All things considered, they are rather similar, with the discrepancies
arising from the various screen sizes. Let's now look at folder setup
and organization because the mobile version is fantastic for being on
the go and finding your designs quickly.

Setting up Folders for Organization

Now that you have your Canva account set up and understand how
the mobile version functions, it's time to organize. With Canva, you
can examine your most recent designs, instantly access your
uploaded content on the Your Projects tab, and create folders to
arrange your designs into different aspects of your personal or
professional life. This is located under the Home tab on the menu on
the left.
The sections on this page are arranged as follows:
● Recent
● Folders
● Designs
● Images
● Videos
All of your uploaded or developed content can be found here if you
scroll down the page. This is your account's key hub and the
greatest place to access everything.

Creating Folders
The following are three custom-ready folders in the account;
● Purchased: this is anything you must have bought outside of
the Pro subscription.
● Starred: this is just about any element or image you have
favorited and would like to make use of much later during your
designing.
● Uploads: anything uploaded to your account including images
and video.
In addition to the three already mentioned, the Pro and Free
versions give you an infinite number of folders that you can name
whatever you choose. Here are the steps to create a new
folder:
● Select the cross located in the upper-right corner. As a
result, the Add new menu will appear.

● Press the icon for the Folder.

● Give your folder a name.
Save the second choice for when you're building a team; for
this exercise, we're just going to be setting up a simple
folder.
● Next, click the bottom-mounted "Create folder" button.

● Your folder will now be added to the page's Folders section. A

folder can be edited by selecting it directly or by clicking the
three dots that appear next to it

By choosing the star symbol next to the folder name, which

will cause the star to turn yellow, you may also make your new
folder a top-level folder.
It will now show up in the left menu bar. You can generate as
numerous folders as you like, and it's ideal for all users. For
additional organizing, you can also make folders within folders up to
five deep. Lastly, you can share a folder with a team member using
the Folders choices, but they must first be added as a member to
your Canva account; you cannot share a folder with an individual
who is not a member of your team. Thus far, you have learned about
the definition and usage of Canva, the desktop and mobile account
setup processes, and the distinctions between the two primary
Canva accounts. Now that you have your designs arranged into
folders, you can move on to looking at the Content Planner.

Scheduling content with the

Content Planner
For those who utilize and plan social media, Canva Content Planner
is an amazing tool. It facilitates the creation and scheduling of many
social media sites directly from within Canva. To add content to your
accounts, you don't have to register on websites and apps run by
third parties. It's on the right side of the main menu. Since this is a
Pro feature exclusively, you cannot use it if you are on Free.
However, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to give it a go and
decide if you would like to use it in the future. The Content Planner
is organized similarly to a calendar, with a month-to-month toggle at
the top. This allows you to quickly see the locations and dates of
your scheduled posts. It also features global events and significant
holidays, so if you've ever wanted to design for a certain occasion,
you can click on the name and choose from a variety of templates
that have already been made for that date.

Creating and scheduling a post

There are two methods you can use Canva to plan material for your
social media, so I'll walk you through it step-by-step below. The
easiest and most effective method is to select the day you want to
post on the calendar, and then make your design. Here, when you
click on the date you want to use, a selection of pre-made
templates appears at the bottom, personal designs are at the top,
and you have the option (in the middle, to the right) to build a
design from scratch. In this instance, you will use a ready-made
template. Your template will open in the standard template editing
view when you have chosen it. Now you can alter the content,
replace any photos, and modify the colors to better represent your
business. You are prepared to schedule once you have completed
updating your template. Select the "Share" option located in the
upper-right corner.

A drop-down menu will appear; frequently, you must choose the

More option at the bottom to locate the Schedule button.
Following your selection of the "More" button, all of your options
will appear, including the Schedule page and each social media
network to which you can publish directly.

All of Canva's options are included here for your convenience. Once
you've found the Schedule option, scroll down and click on it. It's
going to be under Social. Subsequently, boxes will appear where you
can draft your material, choose your channel, and adjust the
publication date and time. When you click on the date, a calendar
will show up. After choosing your date, there's a time selection
option at the bottom. Next, choose your channel. Here's where
you have to link Canva to your social media accounts. Except for
Facebook, where you must log in and permit Canva, they are all
rather simple to accomplish. As the most widely used platform for
direct post sharing, Instagram is also accessible through connection;
however, you can only link to a Business or Personal account—not a
Creator account. Generally speaking, though, all they need is your
Canva login information; if you're using a device that is already
logged in, the connection can be made immediately. To accomplish
this, choose the Choose a channel option located at the
bottom of the drop-down menu. Once linked, it will show up at
the top, and all you have to do is choose the desired channel.
Finally, you must write your caption exactly as you would on your
social media platform. You can even maintain your character count
with Canvas's help. The word count in the bottom-right corner will
adjust when you switch between the social media networks;
Facebook has 5,000 characters and Twitter has 280.
This is the moment to click on Schedule or save your post as a
draft for later. You may find these possibilities right on the Content
Planner calendar. You can only use the design once per platform;
therefore if you want to schedule the same post for another
platform, you'll need to click the Make a copy button. View your
post on the Content Planner now. You can now see the posts you
have booked, and when you hover over one, it will show you the
platform and time it is scheduled for. It is possible to plan several
postings for the same day across various platforms. Smaller icons for
each platform will be displayed to you so you can quickly check
where everything is configured to post. Any planned post can be
changed at any time. To access the scheduled post for editing,
simply click on the post in the Content Planner. You're done when
you click Save and Schedule.

Alternative Methods for Scheduling

and Posting
I thought it might be helpful to briefly describe the other methods,
which do the same thing and follow a fairly similar process, for
scheduling and posting content to social media networks using
Canva. You may use Canvas desktop and mobile versions for
both of these methods.
● One method is to start by making your design and then
choose a date using the Content Planner. Alternatively, you can
start with a blank template, draw your design, and then select
the Schedule option from the menu.
● Secondly, you can post straight to the platform of your choice
without any scheduling required. To share something, simply
click on it and choose your platform from the drop-
 down menu. When scheduling occurs, a screen such as this
one will show up, but with a "Publish now" button in its
place. This eliminates the need for you to download your
creations, store them on your computer or phone, and then
post them to social media. But, if you'd like, you may still
schedule using this drop-down by selecting the little
calendar symbol in the lower left corner.
When deciding what to post each day, you may save a ton of time
by creating and scheduling your social media posts in advance. The
Content Planner is a fantastic tool to integrate into your business's
operations and is available to assist you. There are no other fees
because it is included in Pro. You should now have a solid idea of
what Canva is and how the Free and Pro accounts differ from one
another. You now know how to install and operate the mobile app in
addition to setting up your Canva account. Next, you learned about
how to use the Content Planner to plan your social media posts, and
you learned how to make folders so you could start working on your
designs.

Activity
● Create a Canva account.
● Explore the key features of Canva Pro.
● Compare the features of Canvas Free and Pro versions.
● Set up and use Canvas Content Planner for your social media
scheduling.
● Schedule posts using Canva's social media tool.
● How will you design a marketing graphic using Canva on your
desktop?
● Create a custom template in Canva.
● Navigate and utilize Canva's mobile version for on-the-go
designing.
● Explore between Canvas desktop and mobile versions.
● How will you incorporate Canva into your daily business
operations for creating visual content?
 CHAPTER 2
MAKING USE OF TEMPLATES
Canva's primary attraction is its templates, along with its user-
friendliness. Hundreds of thousands of templates are available on
Canva for all areas of personal and professional life, including social
media posts, logos, posters, and t-shirt designs. In addition to the
designs, you can customize your template by adding photographs
and other components to help make it stand out. Canva is a very
flexible platform because it offers them to both Free and Pro
customers, and many of them may be edited.

Editing Templates
Canva templates are made with your needs in mind. They can be
easily edited, or you can start from scratch and make a design
entirely. In certain cases, they can be made without any altering at
all. However, how can you locate a template that meets the
requirements of your company? In this section, you will learn more
about that.
● You can use the search box if you know exactly what you want
to look for, like a Facebook story post. If not, however, click the
Create a Design button,

And it will provide you with a dropdown menu.

You can do several things here. Choose between creating a custom-
sized template, finding pre-made templates online, using the
dropdown menu, or importing a file straight into Canva. You can
upload a PDF document using this option, and the design will
become fully editable. You can choose a Facebook post from the
dropdown menu for example. The most popular templates on Canva
are for Facebook and Instagram posts. You can choose to create
from scratch or use a template when you click on it. A new screen
will then open. When you select the Template option in the
upper left corner, a list of all the available templates will appear,
arranged by the most popular first and then any that have been
recently used. Take a look at the examples displayed to have a sense
of what you need and decide which ones appeal to you. Using the
options near the top, you can also select a template style; some
examples are summer, Hiring, Sale, and Birthday. Once you have
made your choice, return to the home screen.
Ensure you choose a template that will help convey your message in
a polished and uncluttered manner. On the blank template screen,
Canva will automatically display the template. You can also choose
to alter it to make it fit for the purpose in which you have chosen it.
Several purple squares will emerge when you move your cursor over
the template. These stand in for every text block, shape, image, and
element in your design. You must choose the relevant box after
highlighting it to make any changes to them.

Changing the colors

● Let's start with the color selections. For instance, you would
want to alter the ones on the template if you want cream, teal,
and light gray to be the colors of your business brand. To
accomplish this, first choose a color block, and then click
the color block icon in the upper-left corner.
 ● This will display the color palettes, which include basic colors,
colors from the images, colors you can generate with your
design, and colors from your logo.
● To select a different color, select the cross icon located
under the Document Colors section. Now you can adjust
the white circles to see which color best suits your shape.

● You can preview how your design will appear before choosing
it by seeing how the color changes as you move the circles
around.
● Simply remove your cursor from the color box after you've
chosen a color, and the option will remain on your design.
Now you can go through the same process again for any other
section of your design. This method can also be used to alter the
color of icons and typefaces. A box allowing you to switch from one
color to another will show up at the bottom of the color palette if
there are several instances of the same color across the template.
This saves you from having to change the color on each page of
your design.
Changing images on a template
It is a good idea to swap out the photos because you may pick ones
that better fit your branding. You can utilize the hundreds of
thousands of photos in Canva's library. A large number of these are
accessible to pro and free users alike. Hovering over an image will
reveal if it is accessible for your plan or not; if it is available only for
Pro, a crown icon will appear at the bottom of the image; otherwise,
nothing will appear.
The following instructions will let you update the templates'
images with pertinent keywords.
● When you choose the Photos option from the menu, all of
the accessible photos will appear, along with those that have
been recently used, recommended, or trending so you can see
which are most popular.
● Using the search box's terms, you can look for a photo here.
Each image has been uploaded to Canva along with a list of
keywords that characterize the image, including its content,
colors, and purpose. These are intended to assist in presenting
a suitable array of options for consideration. You will search for
the term "social media flat lay" for instance to obtain a variety
of photographs if you need to create a post for an imaginary
social media business that includes pictures of a computer or
desk and someone working in the same setting.
● All that's left to do is choose the one that best suits your
design. Once it's added to the template, you may replace the
current picture by dragging and dropping it into the box on top
of it. You can continue this process with any other photos you
want to replace.
● After arranging your photographs and colors, the text and font
should be changed as a last step.
Making Changes to Text and Font
There are hundreds of typefaces accessible on Canva. You can
upload the font file to gain access to your fonts on every design you
produce if you utilize a certain font that isn't available in Canva. But
as this is a Pro-only feature, you will have to use the accessible fonts
if you are using the free version. Execute the subsequent actions:
● You can edit the content of a text box by simply selecting it,
and clicking on it again, and the changed information
will be highlighted in blue. At this point, you can input
directly into the box.
● You can add a new text box to your template by pressing the
T key on your keyboard or by selecting the Text tab
from the menu on the left.. You can add header text,
subheading text, or body text to your template.

● To alter the font, choose the concerned text box. A bar

with several boxes and options will then appear at the top. The
first one will show you all of the available fonts; the second will
allow you to adjust the font's size; and the third will allow you
to alter the font's color.
You can search for your font if you know it, or you can skim through
the selections to pick one that works well with your design. For most
templates, people like to make use of clean, straightforward, and
easily readable typefaces that are more businesslike and professional
in appearance. Finding and editing pre-existing templates has been
covered thus far in this chapter. The text, fonts, colors, and images
can all be altered immediately. You have learned about the locations
of typefaces and color schemes, how to create new text boxes, and
how to locate photos by conducting a keyword search. Now, let's
examine how to start from scratch with a design and locate your
stored templates.

Starting and Finding Your Designs

Although using a template is frequently the fastest and most
straightforward approach to quickly generate graphics in Canva,
there are situations when creating one from scratch is required,
particularly if you can't locate a design that exactly matches what
you need. Utilizing a pre-made template and starting from scratch
are somewhat similar.
● Select the "Create a design" tab

And look for the desired size. The chosen size's blank template
will open for you. As an alternative, you can select one of the
following sizes by clicking on the Custom Size tab.
● cm(centimeters)
● In (inches)
● px(pixels)
● mm(millimeters)
These can be handy when making something like a banner, poster,
book, or other project that has a size needed.
Locating your design
As you work, Canva automatically saves each design, which you can
access through the Projects link on the left menu.

When you're done with your design, you may close the tab and
return to it at a later time by going to the Projects tab and selecting
Designs. Everything will be there in chronological order, with the
most current design appearing first. To improve organization, you
may also create as many designs as you like in both the Free and
Pro accounts and put them into a folder. You are now capable of
confidently beginning a design from scratch. To help you easily
locate your designs for usage in your business, we have also looked
at how to construct a custom-sized template and where they are all
stored. Now let's examine the addition and modification of lines and
shapes.

Lines and Shapes

In Canva, lines and shapes play a crucial role in your creations. You
will discover that you utilize them far more than you had anticipated.
This is because shapes and lines work well together to provide a
sense of balance in the design and to highlight key elements by
dividing and organizing information.
Lines
There are two locations for lines. The first, and easiest, is to simply
press the L key on your keyboard to add a line element to your
design. Secondly, you may look for other line elements and images
that contain the Lines keyword by searching for Lines in the
Elements tab. However, the typical line, which appears first in the
list, is what we are seeking in this part. With Canva, you can now do
more with lines. A list of options will appear at the top of your
template. To find out what each one can accomplish, hover over it.
Among them are the following:
● Line color
● Line style
● Line start
● Line End
● Animate
You can alter the color of the line to any desired color by using Line
Color. It displays every color scheme. My favorite option is the
second one because it lets you customize the line's design, giving
you a dashed, dotted, or solid line. Additionally, you may adjust the
line's thickness here and add a checkbox to round the line's ends. To
give it a more polished appearance, you can also alter the ends of
the line. The start and finish of the line each have their dropdown
menu with identical symbols; however, you can customize the left
and right ends separately, allowing you to have alternative ends or
to mimic each other.

Shapes
In Canva, shapes are an essential component of most designs. Most
designs have at least one shape in them, and with Canvas's recent
feature additions, there's even more you can do with shapes. The
shapes can be positioned in the same manner as the line element.
You can either use the C key on your keyboard to create a
circle or the R key on your keyword to create a rectangle.
You can search for additional or different shapes by typing the
shapes keyword into the Elements section. Let's examine them now.
Shapes vary widely. Some are just basic squares, triangles, and
circles in block colors. Some are more intricate, with elaborate
borders or several tones inside. The ones that will be examined here
have an additional layer of features. These are the fundamental
shapes, which consist of circles and squares. You could notice that a
pointer appears in the center when you do this. Now, text can be
added straight into the form. To stop adding text, click outside of
the square, and the pointer will vanish. Shapes vary widely.
Some are just basic squares, triangles, and circles in block colors.
Some are more intricate, with elaborate borders or several tones
inside. The ones that will be examined here have an additional layer
of features. These are the fundamental shapes, which consist of
circles and squares. The simple square is the one I've chosen. You
could notice that a pointer appears in the center when you do this.
Now, text may be added straight into the form. To stop adding text,
click outside of the square, and the pointer will vanish. The top bar
displays every feature of the shape, just like the other elements that
have been examined. Depending on which element, text box,
picture, or shape you have selected, this bar will be altered. You now
have a few very helpful features thanks to this shape. First, by
choosing the Shape option, which is the first one on the bar, you can
adjust the shape. Though they might not seem interesting, shapes
are incredibly useful and versatile in everyday design. Count the
number of shapes you can make out by taking a glance around.
They function effectively in your business templates, and knowing
how to modify them to fit your brand is helpful. Let's look at the
various text effects and fonts now that you know that you can even
utilize shapes as the background of your text boxes.

Text effects and Fonts

With hundreds of typefaces available on Canva, you can discover the
perfect font for any project you're working on. But where can you
find them and how can you make them stand out even more? In this
section, we're going to find out just that. When you add a text box
to your template, the typefaces dropdown menu displays. It is the
first menu item on the upper bar. The fonts are arranged
alphabetically, with suggested, recently used, and your brand fonts
showing up first. You can search through the selections or navigate
through them. You can also upload a font that you have bought or
downloaded from the internet if, by chance, you are unable to find
the font you want to use on Canva. You can upload OTF or TTF files
to Canva as long as you have them. Fonts lacking little feet or flicks
at the end are known as sans-serif fonts. Serif typefaces, which
include tiny feet at the end of each letter, are frequently used in
printed materials including newspapers, books, and magazines.
Upon selecting the search box, a series of possibilities will show up
at the top. You can select a font style here. For instance, you can
choose Handwriting if you need a fancy font for your business name,
or corporate if you need a font that looks more professional on your
resume. So, now you have a font you can utilize on your social post,
let’s add some styling to it. The Effects tab is where you may
accomplish this. This is where you may add a hollow effect,
backdrop shadow, neon glow, and other effects to your font. You
can use the sliding bars to change the options specific to each of the
effects. You are also able to alter the shadow's offset, flow direction,
blur, transparency, and color directly on the Shadow effect.
Below are some of the other text effects in Canva that you
also can make use of;
● Hollow: removes the center of your font and gives you the
option to change the line thickness.
 ● Splice: This one, with the misplaced background and hollow
feel, is one of my faves. It is also possible to alter the
background's color.
● Neon: this provides your font with so much glow.
● Background: This effect adds a colored background to your
typeface while maintaining its contours.
Examining each effect and experimenting with its various settings is
the best approach to find out what it can achieve and which one
would suit your design the best.

Creating Designs Using Templates

Using Canva's huge template library and user-friendly interface,
creating designs using templates is a simple and effective process.
Both novice and seasoned designers may produce professional-
quality designs quickly by using Canvas templates, which streamline
the creative process and offer extensive flexibility.
Here's a quick rundown of the steps involved:
● Use the search box on the homepage to find the size or style
of design you wish to create.
● Select it by clicking on the result.
● Go through the various templates by scrolling.
● Hover your cursor over one to see a preview, and then click
the one that appears. Click on Preview this template.
● Choose Customize this template to begin using the
template. After that, you will see the editor.
Changing Templates
With the Canvas template-switching feature, you can rapidly and
effectively experiment with various design layouts and styles, finding
the ideal project aesthetic without having to start from scratch. This
adaptability comes in very handy when you want to try out different
design ideas or modify your design for multiple media or uses.
● To choose the page, click. If there is more than one page,
navigate to the one you wish to alter, then click anywhere on
the page to make it your selection.
● Go to Design in the side panel.
● Use the search bar to find a template, or scroll down to view
the available ones.
● To apply a template to the chosen page, click on it. If the
template you've chosen has more than one page, you can use
them all by clicking Apply All pages, which is located
beneath the template title.

Publishing Designs as Brands

Templates
Pre-made layouts that complement a company's brand identity are
called brand templates. They consist of components that express the
visual style of the brand, such as logos, color palettes, typefaces,
and photography. These templates can be used for a variety of
projects, such as internal documents, presentations, social media
postings, and marketing materials. Using Canva to publish designs
as brand templates is a great method for people and companies to
keep consistency, increase productivity, and simplify branding
processes. Canva is a well-known graphic design platform that offers
a variety of tools and features that allow users of all skill levels to
create and manage brand templates.
To publish designs as brand templates in Canva, follow
these steps:
● On the menu bar atop the editor, select Share.
 ● Click More.

● Search for "Brand template" and then click on it.

● Choose where you want to save the template.
● If the design is already saved in a folder, that folder will be
used as the default destination.
● If your design is not already in a folder, it will be saved in the
Your Projects folder by default; however, you can save your
template to a different folder or create a new one.
Sharing designs as brand templates in Canva is a strategic way to
keep your brand consistent, increase efficiency, and facilitate
collaboration. Businesses can use Canva's user-friendly platform to
generate, organize, and share high-quality branded content that
connects with their target audience and enhances their brand
identity. If you are an entrepreneur with a small company, a
marketing specialist, or a member of a large team, Canvas brand
templates provide a practical and effective solution to all of your
design requirements.

Designing Websites Using

Templates
Designing websites with Canva templates is a practical strategy that
combines usability, personalization, and efficiency. Canva's wide
library of templates is an excellent starting point for designing
various website components such as headers, banners, buttons, and
backgrounds. Here's a full guide on how to design websites
with templates in Canva:
● In the Canva homepage search field, enter "website."

● Select Website from the results.

● Browse through the accessible templates. To utilize one, click
to open it in the editor and begin designing.
● Change the text, photographs, and colors. You can also add
information from the libraries by clicking on the various tabs on
the editor sidebar.
 ● To include animation in your page, text, or design
components, clicks the Animate button in the toolbar above
the editor.

Using Layout
Designing website layouts using Canva is an efficient and effective
way to create visually beautiful and user-friendly web pages. Using
Canvas templates, design tools, and customization choices, you can
create a unified and appealing layout that improves user experience
and corresponds with your brand identity.
● Open the design you want to modify.
● From the editor's side panel, select Design.
● Choose the Layouts tab to get layout suggestions.

● To apply a layout to your design, select it from the options.

Limitations of Layouts
● If your page contains too many elements, Layouts may be
unable to make suggestions.
● Sometimes photos do not correctly transfer to the chosen
layout. You can manually re-add the photos as a solution.
● Text may overlap with objects or photos because Layouts use
the typefaces you specified. This can be rectified by manually
 adjusting the text size.
● Layouts may omit portions of your text if the chosen layout
only allows for a certain quantity of text. To avoid this, try to
keep your design's text to a minimum.
How to use Magic Layouts
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● Select the design you want to modify.
● From the editor's side panel, select Design.
● Under Templates, select your preferred template and click
the icon.
● To copy the content from the template, click Apply text only.
● To duplicate the color from the template, select Apply colors
alone.
● To copy the Elements from the template, select Apply
elements.
● To use the complete template in your design, choose Apply
style to page.

Activity
● What types of templates are available on Canva?
● Can Canva templates be used for both personal and
professional purposes?
● Name at least three specific types of designs you can create
using Canva templates.
● Customize a Canva template?
● Are Canva templates available to both Free and Pro users?
● Edit many of the templates available on Canva.
● Use and edit Canva templates.
● Where can you find templates that complement your business
on Canva?
● Start a design from scratch on Canva?
● Locate and modify basic elements on Canva templates.
 CHAPTER 3
TOOLS AND UNIQUE FEATURES IN
CANVAS
Canvas elements and graphics can help you make your designs
distinct to your business; there are hundreds of thousands to choose
from. Canva allows us to modify images directly and provides a wide
range of tools for doing so. Elements can be modified, although not
to the same extent as images. In this chapter, you will learn about
all of the tools accessible to you and how to use them.

Adding, Duplicating, and Deleting

Elements
When developing websites using Canva, the flexibility to add,
duplicate, and delete items is critical for generating dynamic and
adaptable layouts. These activities enable you to experiment with
various design components, fine-tune your layout, and guarantee
that your website appears polished and professional. Here's a
complete guide for efficiently managing elements in Canva:

Adding elements to your design

Your website's functionality and visual appeal can be
improved by easily integrating elements into your Canva
design. Here's how to carry it out:
● On the editor's side panel, select the Elements tab.
● Use the search field to find specific pieces, or browse
recommended collections by clicking the See All button next
to them.
 ● To add an element to the design, select it from the results.
● Go to the side panel and select the tabs for photographs, text,
audio, videos, and backdrops. If you don't see them, click the
Apps icon first.
Looking for more elements by the same artists
If you want to see more from a designer, go into the
specifics of any of their elements.
● Move the mouse pointer over an element from the Elements
tab.
● Select the one that will show up as the element thumbnail.
● Select View More by artist from the menu below the
element title. The identical artist's elements will load.
Duplicating elements in your design
Keeping elements consistent and expediting the design process can
both be achieved by duplicating elements? It guarantees that
recurring items in your design have the same appearance
throughout. To duplicate elements in Canva, follow these steps:
● Select the element that you wish to copy.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
 ● Click Duplicate on the floating toolbar that shows up above
or below the piece.
Deleting elements
You must delete elements from your design to get rid of
undesired elements. To remove items in Canva, follow these
steps:
● To remove an element, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while clicking
allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
● Click Delete on the floating toolbar that shows up above or
below the element. Additionally, you can use the keyboard
shortcuts Backspace (Windows) and Delete (Mac).
Adding border elements
Canva is a great tool for both new and seasoned designers because
it offers a great deal of creativity and customization when it comes
to website design. Organizing the different components of your
design is crucial to building a unified and eye-catching website. This
involves enhancing the organization and visual appeal of your
website by adding, removing, and duplicating parts as well as adding
borders. Your web pages can benefit from borders as they assist in
delineating parts, highlighting content, and providing visual interest.
Define boundaries, divide a design into sections, or use
borders to draw attention to additional text, pictures, or
videos:
● Make a new design or open an old one.
● Click or press the Elements tab within the editor.
 ● Enter the word "borders" in the search bar. Choose borders
from the results that are suggested.
● Click or tap on the border choice to add it to your design.
Pro or paid ones have a crown or a $ symbol next to them.

For duplicating a selected element, press CMD+D on a Mac or

CTRL+D on a Windows computer. Click to choose the border, and
then drag any of the white circle handles on the edges in either
direction to resize it. Click or tap it to select it, and then select the
color tile from the editor toolbar to alter its color.

Resizing and cropping elements

Resizing elements, text boxes, photos, and
videos
● To change the size of an element, text box, picture, or video,
click it.
● Click and drag the selection frame in either a horizontal
or vertical direction to choose several elements.
● To adjust the size of the selected element or elements, click
any of the resize handles on their corners and drag
them in or out.
Cropping elements, photos, and videos
● To crop an element, picture, or video, click on it.
● Click Crop on the editing toolbar.
● Go to the side panel and select Crop. Double-clicking an
element will also allow the crop settings to be loaded.
● Choose a crop aspect ratio for elements that aren't enclosed in
frames.
● To change which portion of the element is visible, click and
drag any crop handle. The piece inside the crop space can
also be resized.
● To close the element, click outside of it or click Done on the
side panel.
Below are some other things worth noting as regards
cropping;
● Double-clicking or double-tapping media within frames and
grids will crop them.
● Embeds and GIFs cannot be cropped.
● Your uploaded pictures from Projects can also be cropped.
 ● Use Smart Crop to expedite the process of cropping
your photos.
Locking and unlocking elements
Locking elements is a function that helps protect the integrity of your
design by guaranteeing that some sections of your design remain
untouched while you work on other areas. Here's an overview of
how to lock elements in Canva.
● To lock an element, click on it. To select multiple components,
you can also click on them while holding down the Shift key
on your keyboard.
● Click Lock from the editor toolbar. As an alternative, you
can click Lock after selecting the More icon.

● For certain Canva Pro or Canva Teams users, choose the Lock
position just to lock an element's position partially
while allowing modification.
 ● Click the locked element to unlock it, then use the floating
toolbar to choose the unlock or unlock position icon.

Locking and unlocking pages

● To lock a page thumbnail, click on it.
● Click the More icon on the thumbnail of the page.
● Choose "Lock page."

● Choose the locked page and then use the floating

toolbar's unlock or unlock position icon to unlock it.
After the page has been unlocked, if editing is still not possible, try
selecting the unlock or unlock position icon from the floating toolbar
many times until all components have been properly unlocked. Note
however that the design's elements can be locked and unlocked by
anyone with edit access.

Adjusting element transparency

You can add depth and visual intrigue to your design by controlling
the visibility and layering of objects by adjusting their transparency
in Canva. For the creation of overlays, backdrop effects, and delicate
text highlighting, this tool is quite helpful. Experiment with element
transparency to produce more captivating designs. Backgrounds,
text, objects, pictures, and videos can all be used in this way.
● To edit an element, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
● Select Transparency from the toolbar that is above the
editor.
● To make changes, click and drag the slider. Additionally,
you can provide a value in the adjacent field.
Flipping and rotating elements
You may alter text, shapes, photos, and other objects in Canva by
flipping and rotating them to create designs that are engaging and
dynamic. These functions are very handy when you want to achieve
symmetry, create mirror effects, and change an element's orientation
to better fit your layout. Here's a thorough guide on rotating and
flipping items in Canva.

Flipping elements, photos, and videos

● To flip an element, click on it.
● Click Flip on the toolbar that appears above the editor.
● To flip it sideways, click Flip Horizontal; to flip it upside
down, click Flip Vertical.
Rotating elements, text boxes, photos, and
videos
● To rotate an element, text box, image, or video, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
● There will be a rotating handle outside the border of the
element or group that you have chosen. To rotate, click and
drag it to the left or right.

● Click Position on the toolbar atop the editor to rotate an

element to a specified degree. Insert the value in the text
box under Rotate.
 ● Drag the Rotate slider after selecting Crop from the editor
toolbar to rotate images in frames or grids.

Grouping, layering, and aligning elements

The ability to arrange, layer, and align elements is crucial for
producing designs that are well-organized, polished, and
aesthetically pleasing. These tools let you precisely put pieces within
your design, regulate how they stack, and manage many elements
at once. Here's a thorough instruction on making the most of these
features:

Grouping and ungrouping elements

● Move the pointer over the components you wish to group. To
select multiple components, you can also click on them while
holding down the Shift key on your keyboard.
● Click Group on the floating toolbar.
● Click the group, and then select Ungroup from the
floating toolbar to remove the group.
Keyboard shortcut: To group the items after they have been
selected, press Command + G (Mac) or Ctrl + G (Windows).

Changing element layers or alignment

Elements are added to your design in stages. The front layers sit
over the rear layers. Concerning the design page, the alignment
allows you to relocate your element to any desired location.
● To edit an element, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
 ● Depending on what you want to achieve, click Position in
the toolbar above the editor and refer to the
information below. Click the button first if you are
unable to see it.
Rearranging elements layers; Choose between going forward, going
backward, going front, or going backward. Depending on your
designs layer order, several options might apply.

Aligning elements
● Align to page: When just one element is chosen, these
possibilities become accessible. They arrange themselves using
your design page as a point of reference.
● Align elements: When you have more than one element
chosen, these show up. They base their alignment on the
locations of each chosen element.
Connecting lines to elements
When making diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, and other designs
that call for visual linkages between various pieces, Canva's ability to
connect lines to elements is helpful. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on
connecting lines to Canva pieces, including useful advice on how to
make sure your connections are strong and obvious.

Using lines to connect shapes

● Select Elements from the editor side panel.
● To incorporate a line into your design, click on it under Lines
& Shapes.

● Click on Line type and select Elbowed or Curved lines to

modify the line style.
● You can add your label or message by double-clicking on
the line.
● Move the line's end in the direction of an element. The piece
that appears will have five spots on it where you can link it.
Using quick flow to connect shapes
Except for Canva Docs, this functionality is accessible in all
document kinds, including Whiteboard and Presentations.
 ● Click the more icon in the floating toolbar, choose
Enable Quick Flow, and that will activate Quick Flow.
● Choose the shape that you wish to join with another
shape.

● Drag the form preview onto the desired shape by

selecting it from the Arrow icons on either side of the
shape.
● At this point, the shapes are joined.
Even if their shapes are different, they will still bond. For an
instant duplication and connection of shapes, follow the
steps below;
● Click the Arrow symbol on each side of the shape that you
wish to copy.
● Move the shape preview by dragging it to the desired location.
● The original shape and your replicated shape are automatically
linked.
 Removing watermarks from elements
If you use Canva Free, premium components will appear as
watermarks on your design. You can publish your designs without
the watermarks or remove them.
To remove watermarks from your design simply;
● To buy all the premium elements you used, download your
design.
● To buy a piece, click the Remove Watermarks button on
it.

Adding borders and rounded

corners to guides
Your designs will look more polished and professional when you give
your elements in Canva borders and rounded corners. Although
borders and rounded corners cannot be directly added to guides on
Canva, you can still apply these effects to shapes, photos, text
boxes, and other design elements.
Here's how to go about it:
● On a picture or video, click.
● Click on the Border style tool from the toolbar above the
editor.
● Select a border style.
● To change the corner rounding and/or border weight, click and
drag the slider. It also has a field adjacent to it where you can
input a value.
The Border style will then show up after the Border color icon. To
alter the color of the border, select it.

Using Charts
Using Canva for website design offers a plethora of tools and
capabilities to improve your site's operation and appearance. The
option to include charts in your design is one useful feature. When
data is presented in a clear, succinct, and visually appealing way,
charts help your audience understand difficult information more
quickly. You will learn how to add, edit, and use charts in your Canva
designs with the help of this guide.

Add a chart to your design

● Create a new design or open an existing one from your
Home screen.
● Select Charts from the toolbar located at the bottom of
the editor. Choose Apps first, followed by Charts, if you
are unable to locate it.
● Tap on a chart from the selections to include it in your
design.
You have a variety of chart styles to select from. Choose the
one that best suits your data requirements.
● Bar charts
● Line and dot charts
● Pie charts
● Infographic charts
● Interactive charts
Enter or import your chart data
● Examine the way the elements of your chart are displayed.
You may personalize your chart by editing the available fields
from the editor options.
● Additional Settings, such as burying labels and grid lines, can
be accessible depending on the chart you added.
● To examine your data in full-screen mode while adjusting
settings and viewing a preview, select Expand data table.
● To add a new row to editable data fields in a table, click on the
bottom row. This enhances your chart by adding a new bar,
line, or element.
● A chart component can be eliminated by leaving its row in the
data table empty.
● Choose a column and then click (More) to sort the data in your
chart. To sort in ascending order, click or tap Sort from A-Z; to
sort in descending order, select Sort from Z-A.
You can import your data using a CSV file. You can use
spreadsheet data on your PC by connecting to Google
Sheets as well.
● To create a CSV file, use an application such as Microsoft
Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers to download your
spreadsheet in CSV format.
● Click Upload CSV to upload it.
● Importing a Google Sheets import
○ To choose a spreadsheet to import, click Google
Sheets.
○ Give Canva access to your files first if this is your first
time doing this.
○ To examine your data in full-screen mode while
adjusting settings and viewing a preview, select Expand
data table.
As of right now, you can only import data in up to 1000 rows and
100 columns. To choose multiple cells, rows, and columns when
editing data on Canva, press and hold the Shift key on your
keyboard. To select several cells, you can also select and drag.

Edit chart colors and style

To view the edit options, select the chart in your design.
● Choose the color tile you want to change from the editor
toolbar. Options for colors are displayed on the side panel.
● Select a color tile from the list of options to add color to your
chart.
● Tap Change all to make the entire design use the new color
instead of the old one.
It's advised to double-check your chart to ensure an accurate
representation of the styles you've changed.
● After choosing your chart, select the Settings tab.
● Turn on the Show Legend.
● Click or hover to interact directly with the chart's legend. You
can draw attention to the data on the chart by doing this.
Adding advanced charts via Flourish
Effective data presentation during website design can greatly
improve user experience and engagement. Canva provides basic
charting tools, but Flourish's integration of sophisticated charts
enables you to create more intricate, dynamic, and aesthetically
pleasing data visualizations. With the help of Flourish, you can
quickly and simply create a variety of data visualizations for your
Canva-designed website.

Connect your Flourish account

● Click Apps in the editor side panel.
● Go to Import your media and select Flourish. You can
also use the search box to look up "Flourish."
● Click Connect to link your Flourish account. Make an
account on Flourish first if you don't already have one.
Create a Flourish Chart
● Use Flourish to create your tale or graphic.
● When you're finished, choose Add to Canva presentation
after clicking Export & publish.
● On the resulting pop-up window, select Add to Canva. You
will now be redirected to Canva.
Add your chart to a Canva design
You have the option of making a new design or
incorporating your Flourish chart into an already-existing
one.
● Select Use in the current design and select the Canva design
you wish to use to include your chart in an existing design.
● Select Use in the new design and select the desired design
type to include your chart in.
● After that, the Canva editor will open and your Flourish
visualizations will show up on the side panel. To incorporate
visualization into your design, click on it.
Using dot charts
Dot charts are a great tool for exploratory data analysis because
they highlight the distribution, clustering, and gaps within data sets.
A dot chart shows data points as dots down a single axis, typically
the horizontal axis. Each dot indicates one or more observations. To
find correlations, patterns, or trends between two factors, use
scatter plot charts. The size of each plotted point can be seen as a
third component by using a bubble plot chart.
Add the chart to the design you are creating;
● Make a new design or open an old one.
● Choose Charts by going to Apps. As an alternative, you can
choose Charts under Elements.
● Choose between a bubble plots or scatter plot chart for
line and dot plots.
Include your chart data;
● Select the Data tab, then enter or paste your data.
● Click Add Data and select Google Sheets or Upload CSV
to upload your data.
● To examine your data on full screen, customize the settings,
and see a preview of the chart, select Expand data table.
● Verify the information allocated to every column twice.
● If you wish to erase all of the data you entered, select Clear
Data.
You will observe a relationship between two factors (x and y) based
on your data. A positive correlation would be indicated by moving
bubbles or markers that are tilted to the right. You can conclude that
there is no association between the elements if the bubbles or
markers are dispersed over the chart and show no discernible
pattern.
Personalize your chart;
To effectively explain patterns, trends, or correlations, change the
marker's type and color. Alter its color transparency to draw
attention to particular data points.
● Altering colors:
 ○ Choose the color tile you want to change from the
editor toolbar. Options for colors are displayed on the
side panel.
○ Click on a color tile from the list of options to
apply that color to your chart.
○ Click Change All to have the entire design use the new
color instead of the previous one.
● Altering the marker type:
○ Click the Marker icon and select your favorite marker
shape from the list of options to modify the type of
marker.
○ You can adjust the marker's size by using the marker
size slider.
○ To see where there is a data overlap, you may also drag
the Marker transparency slider to raise or decrease
the transparency.

Using Frames and Cropping Images

into a Shape
Using frames and cropping photos into shapes is one of Canva's
most flexible features. This lets you show your creativity in the web
design process while simultaneously giving it a polished, businesslike
appearance. Custom shapes and frames can draw attention to
important details, keep them visually interesting, and make your
website stand out.

Adding a frame
● Click Elements from the editor side panel.
● Enter "frame" in the search bar. It will load the frame
choices.
 ● To apply a frame to the page, click on the one you wish to
use.

Adding images or videos to frames

● Select the frame on which you wish to place a picture or
video.
● Click Photos or Videos from the editor side panel. To
view it, first click Applications.
 ● Utilize the search bar to find particular images or videos. To
further explore the collection, make use of the category
buttons situated beneath the search box.
● Click Uploads if you would like to utilize your media. In case
you haven't already; upload your pictures and videos here.
● To insert the image or video inside the frame, drag it over the
surface.
Resizing and repositioning added media
● Double-click the image or video that needs editing.
● Click and drag any of the white circle handles located in the
corners of the image or video to resize it.
● Drag the image or video around the frame to adjust its
position.
● To be done, click Done.
Filling frames with color
● Select the frame that you wish to color.
● From the editing toolbar above, select the rainbow color
tile.
● To select a different color, click the Add a new color tile or
any of the recommended colors. Gradients can also be
used.
Changing the border color of the
frame
Certain frames allow you to alter the border color. If more
than one color tile shows up in the editor toolbar, you'll
know that you can adjust the border color.
● Press the frame.
● From the editor toolbar above, select the color tile
corresponding to the border's current color.
● To select a different color, click the + rainbow color tile or
any of the recommended colors.
Choose Undo atop the editor until the color fill is removed if the
color you choose doesn't apply to the border. Choose a different
color from the toolbar's selection of color tiles.

Adding and Editing Shapes

When adding shapes to your design, use your imagination! Shape
borders can be changed, text may be added directly into shapes,
and shapes can be changed with a single click.

Adding shapes
● Select Elements from the editor side panel.
● To incorporate a form into your design, click on it under Lines
& Shapes.
● Double-click on your object to add text, then type the text
inside.
Editing shapes
● To make changes to a shape, click on it.
● Click on Shape in the toolbar above the editor to switch to a
different shape.
● Click the icon from the toolbar above the editor to alter
the shape's borders. You can modify the border weight and
corner rounding in addition to selecting a border style.

Using Grids
One essential tool for web designers is the grid, which aids in
content organization, alignment, and design consistency. The visual
organization of your website can be greatly improved by using Canva
grids, which will make it simpler for visitors to navigate and take in
content. This section will guide you through the process of using
Canva's grid system to build visually stunning, well-organized web
designs.

Adding grids to your design

● Click Elements from the editor side panel.
● Enter "grid" in the search bar. It will load the grid options.
● To apply a grid on the page, click on the one you wish to
use.
● Click the Border style button to give your grids a border.
Borderlines might be dashed, dotted, or straight.
● You can adjust the border's width by using the Border weight
slider. To change the size of the rounded corners, you can also
 drag the Corner rounding slider.
● Select the color you want to use from the Document,
Brand Kit, Photo, or Gradient color palettes by clicking
the Border color icon.
Adding images or videos to grids
● To add an image or video, click the grid or grid space that you
want it to be on.
● Click Photos or Videos from the editor side panel. If it's
not visible, click Applications first.
● Utilize the search bar to find particular images or videos. To
further explore the collection, make use of the category
buttons situated beneath the search box.
● Click Uploads if you would like to utilize your media. In case
you haven't already, upload your pictures and videos here.
● To make the image or video snap inside the grid, drag it over
it.
Resizing and repositioning added media
● To make adjustments, double-click the desired picture or
video.
● Either of the white circle handles on the corners of the image
or video can be clicked and dragged to adjust its size.
● You can move the image or video around the grid area by
dragging it.
● To complete, click Done.
Filling grids with color
● Select the desired color-filled grid space by clicking on it.
● From the editing toolbar above, select the rainbow color
tile.
● To select a different color, click the add a new color tile or
any of the recommended colors. The color you have
chosen will fill the grid space.
Adjusting grid spacing
● To edit a grid, click on it.
● From the toolbar above the editor, select Spacing.
● To adjust the distance between grid cells, drag the slider to
the left or right.

Adding and Deleting Tables, Rows,

and Columns
Once you become comfortable with the procedures, building and
modifying tables in Canva—more particularly, adding, removing, and
changing rows and columns—can be a simple task. Tables are
frequently used in a variety of papers, presentations, and designs
because they are an effective way to present structured data in an
organized manner.
Here's a detailed tutorial on adding and removing tables,
rows, and columns in Canva:

Adding tables
● Click the Elements tab in the editor side panel.
● To include a table in your design, click on it under the
Tables section.
Click twice on the cell you want to type text into to begin adding
text. Advice: To add a table and define the number of rows and
columns you require, type "/table" anywhere on your design.

Adding rows and columns

● To choose the table, click. Select the icon that displays.
● Either choose Add row after or Add row before.
● To choose the table, click. Press the button that displays.
● Either choose Add column after or Add column before.
Deleting and moving rows and columns
● To choose the table, make a click.
● Place your cursor on the desired row or table to be edited.
● Click the one that shows up above a column to edit it.
● Tap the three dots that show up next to a row to
update it.
● To move or remove your selection, click the corresponding
button.
Changing table borders, cell colors,
and row or column size and fit
You can alter row or column sizes, cell colors, borders, and other
elements when designing a table on Canva. These customization
options are essential for information presentation and visual
coherence. With the help of these capabilities, you can easily make
tables that improve readability and match your design style. Here
are detailed instructions on editing these Canva pieces.

Editing table borders

● Click Border from the toolbar of the editor.
● Click to choose the table borders you wish to change.
● Select the color tile and make your choice from the
available options to alter the border's color.
● Click on the options menu to adjust the thickness by
dragging the slider to the left or right.
Changing cell color fill
● To edit a cell, click on it to select it. Holding down the Cmd
(Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) key on your keyboard will
select numerous cells.
● Click the color tile (typically the first toolbar choice) on the
toolbar above the editor.
● Click the rainbow to select a custom color, or choose a
new color from the possibilities. Gradients can also be
used.
Resizing rows and columns
● To choose the table, click. Select the icon that displays.
● Choose Size rows evenly to ensure that every row has the
same height.
● Choose Size rows to content to change the size of the rows
to match their content.
 ● To choose the table, click. Select the icon that displays.
● Choose Size columns equally to give each column a
consistent width.
● Choose Size columns to content to change the size of the
columns to match their content.
Merging and unmerging table cells
By combining and dividing table cells as appropriate, you can create
more intricate layouts and presentations using merging and
unmerging. When building structured designs or arranging data that
calls for cells to span numerous rows or columns, this function is
quite helpful.
To merge cells simply;
● To choose the cells you wish to merge, click. Holding down the
Shift key on your keyboard while clicking on other cells will
select numerous cells.
● Select Merge cells using a right-click on the cells.
To have cells unmerged, follow the steps below;
 ● Choose the cell you wish to unmerge by clicking them.
● To unmerge a cell, right-click on it and choose Unmerge
cell.

Being Keyword Specific

You'll locate the proper element faster if you first consider the
element you want and then strive to be as detailed as possible with
the keywords. For instance, look up "circus big top tent" if you're
looking for one for a template with a circus theme. After that, Canva
will display a selection of graphics and components that match your
keywords. Also, choose the Graphics tab at the top and press Enter
if you only want graphics and not images.

Adding and Editing Images

Canva has accumulated hundreds of thousands of images in its
database and made significant advancements in editing. Many of
your editing tasks can now be completed directly on your template.
To bring you even more incredible photos, Canva has partnered with
other photo-sharing websites like Pixabay and Pexels.
● You can click the Uploads button to add your images to
Canva if you are unable to locate one you like or would
rather use your photos instead.
You can upload photos and movies that you have saved on your
device from this option, which is located on the left side of your
template. You can record yourself from within your Canva template,
which is another fantastic tool. Opening a blank design and
navigating to the Photos area on the left is the best method to view
all of the images on Canva. You can now search for items using any
keyword as has been demonstrated. You can get several pictures to
go with your most recent invention. A plethora of options
become available when you:
● Select the Edit Image option located in the top bar.
If you have ever used any image editing software, your recently
utilized features are listed first. The Adjust settings come next,
followed by the background removal tool—a definite favorite among
Pro users. You can adjust the contrast, add a little blur, make the
image darker and crisper, or use a combination of these options to
create a significant impact on your image. However, it doesn't end
there. The menu then offers you the ability to apply various filters,
and duotone effects, and alter the image into a mosaic of letters,
give it a surreal appearance, or liquefy it.

Smartmockups
Three other capabilities in the Edit Image function are noteworthy in
addition to the effects, filters, and adjusting tools. First up, we have
Smartmockups. Approximately 8,000 possibilities are available to Pro
customers through Canva's partnership with Smartmockups, while
20% are only available to users with free accounts. These are pre-
made mock-ups that you can use in your design to give the
impression that it has been put together; they are ideal for writers,
fashion designers, app and website developers, and many other
businesses that deal with products. Smartmockups can be accessed
in two ways. The first way is by using the Edit Image function while
making your template, which provides you with the best level of the
most widely used mock-ups. You can see every Smartmockup by
selecting the See All option.
● Prepare your logo as a PNG file on a template.
● On the Edit Image at the top, click it.
● Go to the Smartmockups section by scrolling down.
● Locate the Mugs section by selecting the See All option.
● Choose your favorite image.
When you make your choice, Canva will automatically include your
design in the mock-up. Alternatively, you can use the home screen's
main menu to access Smartmockups. By doing this, a new search
bar appears, giving you access to all 8,000+ mock-ups.

Activity
● How can the extensive library of photos and elements in Canva
be utilized to personalize company designs effectively?
● In what ways does Canva facilitate direct image editing, and
what are the benefits of this feature?
● What specific editing tools does Canva offer for images, and
how can they enhance the overall design quality?
● How does the range of editing options for elements in Canva
compare to those available for photographs?
● What are the key features of Canvas editing tools that will be
covered in this chapter?
● How can understanding the various picture editing tools in
Canva improve your design workflow?
● What techniques can be employed to alter a design's
background in Canva to make it stand out more effectively?
● How does changing a design’s background contribute to the
visual impact of the final product?
● What are the different element file formats available in Canva,
and how does their editability affect design flexibility?
● How can mastering the use of Canvas editing tools and
features improve the personalization and professionalism of
your company’s designs?
 CHAPTER 4
CREATING YOUR FIRST DESIGNS
Although Canva offers a lot of amazing capabilities, some of the
greatest are the straightforward ones that you could overlook when
making your designs. They support uniformity, time-saving, speedy
resizing, and accurate element placement. Since several of them are
located along a template's top bar, we'll examine each one in further
detail in this chapter.

Images
Adding images to designs
It's simple to incorporate photographs into your Canva designs,
which can significantly improve the projects' visual appeal and
efficacy. Images have the power to draw in viewers, explain ideas,
and set context. Here's a thorough tutorial on how to
incorporate photos into your Canva designs, along with
advice on how to make the most of them:
● Click Elements from the editor side panel.
● Use the search field to enter keywords to find specific
photographs, or use one of the suggested filters below.
 ● Click the image to add it to your design.
A design may have up to 1,400 images in total. A crown emblem is
attached to premium images. With a Canva Pro, Canva Teams,
Canva for Education, or Canva for Nonprofits account, you can have
free access to a larger collection of high-quality photos.

Uploading and importing videos

from your computer or phone
With Canva, you can import and upload movies from your phone or
computer to make eye-catching and dynamic graphics. Including
video material in Canvas animated graphics, social media posts, and
presentations is a quick and simple process. To upload and import
movies into your Canva projects, follow these comprehensive
instructions:
● Select the Uploads tab from the editor side panel.
● Select "Upload files."
● Pick the files you wish to upload. Another way to add items
to the Uploads page is to drag them from your computer
folder.
 ● Click the uploaded file from the side panel to utilize it in your
design.
From the side panel on the homepage, choose Projects to view all
of your uploads. To view your projects, select your name from the
owner dropdown menu. Any owner can access all projects by
selecting the Uploads folder, from which they can be downloaded
or removed.

Uploading media from cloud storage or

applications
Although Canva offers a collection of photos and videos, you can
upload or import your media to use in your creations. Here's how
to import files from your cloud storage or social media
accounts:
From editor;
● Make a new design or open an old one.
● Click Apps from the editor side panel.
● Choose the app you wish to utilize.
● To connect your account, click Connect.
 ● When the prompt appears, log in and grant Canva access to
your content.
● Your folders and media files will show up on the editor side
panel after the program is connected. To incorporate a picture
or video into your design, click on it.
From homepage;
● Select Projects from the side panel of the webpage.
● Click the icon located in the top corner of the page.
● Navigate to Import from the app.
● After choosing the desired application, click Connect.
● When the prompt appears, log in and grant Canva access to
your content.
● The folders and files you have stored will show up once the
app has connected. To upload a file, click on it and then select
Upload.
● Click the file from Projects to use it as a Canva design.
Note that media from your Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box,
Hubspot, Sharepoint, and Facebook, Instagram, and Widen accounts
can be imported. You can always go into your Settings and remove
an app's access.
Adjusting image and video settings
Modify the images and videos in your designs by adjusting their
brightness, contrast, saturation, and other attributes. You may also
apply color correction to an object in your photograph and isolate
photo modifications to the foreground or background. Use the Adjust
tab in the Canva picture editor and video editor, respectively, to
make changes to your uploaded images and films.

Adjusting image settings

● To edit a picture, click on it. Additionally, photos added
to frames and grids are selectable.
● Click Edit photo from the editor toolbar. Options will then
appear on the side panel.
● Click the Adjust tab.

● Select whether you want to change the background,

foreground, or entire image under Select Area.
 ● Drag the sliders under each setting to make adjustments. The
intensity can be increased or decreased by dragging to the
right or left.
● To save and close the panel, click anywhere.
To optimize the settings quickly, select Auto-adjust. The intensity
can still be changed later. At the bottom of the selections, choose
Reset adjustment to undo your modifications.

Editing color on images

● To make changes to an image, click on it. Additionally, photos
added to frames and grids are selectable.
● Click Edit photo from the editor toolbar. On the side
panel, there are options.
● Select the "Adjust" tab. To instantly alter your image, select
Auto-adjust. Afterwards, you can still change the
intensity.
● Choose the Whole image under the Select area.
● Go to the Color edit section by swiping it down. A small
replica of the image and color boxes that represent the colors
in your image will appear from this point on.
● Choose the color box that you want to modify.
● To change the hue, saturation, and brightness, drags the
color sliders. As you make changes, the editor's colors will
 change.
To undo the modifications if you're not satisfied, choose Reset
adjustments. You can click anywhere to get to another image or
page if everything appears to be in order.
Applying and removing filters
Using Canvas filter tools to add and remove effects to your designs
is an easy yet effective method to improve them. Your photos and
videos can be dramatically altered by filters to give them a more
interesting and eye-catching appearance. The techniques listed
below will help you install, modify, and remove filters with ease to
give your projects the ideal appearance. Learning how to use filters
effectively helps improve the quality of your work whether you're
creating for presentations, social media, or any other reason.
● To modify a photo or video, click on it.
● Click Edit Photo or Edit Video from the editor toolbar. The
side panel displays the photo editing choices that are
accessible.
● Go to Filters and select See All.

● To apply a filter, choose one.

● Drag the Intensity slider beneath the filter you've chosen to
change the intensity of the filter. To increase or decrease
intensity, drag the slider to the right or left.
 ● Select a different filter option to switch filters.
● Choose None to remove the applied filter.
● Click anywhere to save and exit the filter panel.
Applying, changing, or removing animations
Adding, modifying, and eliminating animations in Canva is a simple
procedure that may greatly improve your designs. You can add
dynamic features to your projects to make them more visually
appealing and engaging by following the steps outlined below.
Learning how to use Canvas animations can help you produce
powerful and polished designs for presentations, social media posts,
and other kinds of content.
● To choose the page or element to animate, click.
● Click Animate from the toolbar that appears above the editor.
Options for animation will appear on the side panel.
● Select an animation from the Page Animations tab to
apply it to the page you've chosen.
 ● Select an animation from the Element Animations,
Photo Animations, or Text Animations menu to apply it
to the element you've chosen. Your choice of element
will determine which tabs are available.
● To control the presentation's animation, toggle the "Appear
on click" switch button.
● Select from a variety of motion effects and animation styles.
● Hover your mouse cursor over an animation to see a preview
of it.
● Click on an animation to apply it.
Motion Effects can also be used in conjunction with Basic or Photo
Movement animations. Try combining various styles to determine
which ones work best with your design. Canva Pro, Canva Teams,
Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits customers can access
more animations and transitions. They have a crown icon from the
menu attached to them.
Changing or removing animations
● To choose the page or element, click.
● Click the icon located in the toolbar above the editor.
Options for animation will appear on the side panel.
● Just select a new animation or motion effect from the menu to
switch it up.
● Tap Remove animation at the side panel's bottom to get rid
of any animations or motion effects.

Just the animation page's duration before it moves on to the next

page can be altered at this time. To accomplish this, click or tap the
page to pick it, and then click or tap the editing toolbar's clock icon.
To specify the duration of the page's playback, use the slider or text
box.

Removing photo and video

backgrounds
By separating subjects from their backgrounds in Canvas picture and
video editing tools, you can produce designs that are clearer and
more focused. The background removal feature in Canva makes this
process very easy. Below are steps to follow on using Canva to get
rid of backgrounds from both images and videos:

Via editor
● Choose the photo you wish to edit from the editor.
● Choose Edit Photo from the editor toolbar.
● Click on the Effects tab and choose BG Remover.
 ● Await the processing of the background.

Via projects tab

● Navigate to the Projects tab on the homepage.
● Select the Images tab.
● To edit a photo, hover over it and choose More.
● Click on Edit photo.
 ● Click on the Effects tab and choose BG Remover.
● Await the processing of the background.

Making use of the erase and restore

brushes
To adjust the background removal photo's outcome, use the
Erase and Restore brushes. Zooming and removing or
redoing brush strokes are not supported while in this mode.
● Choose the Configure button located on the BG Remover
tile.
● Choose the Restore or Erase brush. To change the brush
size, utilize the Brush size slider.
● To delete or restore certain areas of the photo, drag the
brush over them.
● While editing, choose Show original image to view the
original version.
● Click the Undo symbol to reverse a brush stroke. Click the
Redo icon to undo a brush stroke.
Your changes will be stored automatically. Up to 500 images can
have their backgrounds removed every 24 hours. Additionally, you
may take out the backgrounds from any uploaded photographs from
Projects. To eliminate backdrops in bulk, select Product Photos under
the Apps tab. Note: Only the Editor has access to the Erase and
Restore brushes. They are not available for usage from the Projects
and Product Photos tabs.
You can return to the previous editor if you're experiencing
difficulties with the new background remover. From the editor
toolbar, select Edit Photo, then select the Effects tab. After
swiping to the bottom, click the banner link. If you're having
trouble getting the background remover to load, try again after
checking your internet connection.

Removing video backgrounds

● To edit a video, click on it.
 ● Click Edit video on the toolbar that appears above the
editor.

● Press the Background Remover button in the side panel.

● Await the processing of the background.

Background removal is currently limited to videos that were originally
less than ninety seconds. To use this feature, you would have to
download and re-upload the video if you have edited it in Canva.
Videos must be uploaded through the Uploads page on mobile
devices, not the Camera Roll or Gallery. Verify your internet
connection and give it another go if you're having problems getting
the backgrounds out of your video.
Using the Sharepoint app
You can use your mobile device to view and manage your SharePoint
sites, documents, and other resources by using the SharePoint app.
While on the go, this can keep you connected to your team and
productive.
● Launch a Canva template. Click Apps from the editor side
panel.

● Look for the Sharepoint app and pick it.

● After selecting Open, select Connect.
● Use the prompt to log into your Sharepoint account.
● Permit Canva to access the content on Sharepoint.
Importing images from Sharepoint
to Canva
● After linking your Sharepoint account to Canva, simply click
the website, followed by the library you wish to import
content from.
● By clicking on the asset, dragging and dropping it into the
editor, selecting Use in Design, or uploading it to the
Canva library, you may include elements into your
design.

Uploading designs from Canva to Sharepoint

● Using the menu bar, select Share.
● Choose More.
● Choose Save Design to SharePoint after searching.
● Adhere to the prompt that displays.
Replacing all logos or images in multiple
designs
Do you need to update your brand materials or have a new logo?
With edit access, you can now quickly change any or all of your
logos or pictures across several designs. To start with, you will have
to find the logo or image you would like to replace.
● For pictures: they are usually found in your projects >
images, or they could also be inside any of your folders.
● For logos: they can be found on your brand page, and there
is also every possibility that they are in any of your Brand Kits.
Once you have been able to locate the logo or image, you
can then follow the following steps below.
● When the "more" icon appears, click it with your mouse.
● Choose Change logo across designs. After that, you'll be able
to see it in every design.
● There are badges labeled "Logo Found" on the pages that
have the logo.
 ● To choose the designs you want to edit, click. To select the
logo or image you want to use, click Continue.
● Either upload a new image or choose the updated one from
your Canva uploads. A maximum of 10MB of image can be
used.
● To view the changes, click Preview.
● To complete the designs, click Replace. You can then
continue with the other tasks in Canva while the replacement
is in progress.
● Finally, review the updated designs by checking the sidebar for
the list.

Using Mouse and Trackpad Gestures

for Brush Tools
When working on a desktop, use your mouse or trackpad to zoom in
and pan around the image to create precise brush strokes.
With the use of your mouse;
● To zoom in or out, use Ctrl and move the mouse wheel.
● Depending on your mouse device, use the center mouse
button OR the right-click button, then drag to pan.
● To draw on the image, use the left-click shortcut.
With the use of your trackpad;
● To enlarge, pinch.
● Pan with two-finger drag.
● To draw on the image, use one finger to press and drag.

Aligning and Spacing Text

Making use of the alignment and spacing elements will improve
uniformity, offer your designs a more unified appearance, and
improve their aesthetic appeal. Drag your mouse over the elements
and text boxes to highlight them as a group, then choose the
Position tab in the top bar to align anything in your design—this
works with all elements, photos, and text boxes. This will provide
you with numerous alignment possibilities. Once you have been able
to choose different elements, you can align them by choosing the
Top, Middle, Bottom, Left, Center, and Right options. This will align
all of the highlighted elements. Additionally, you may use the Bottom
Vertical and Horizontal choices to adjust the space between each
piece, and the Tidy Up tool will adjust the spacing evenly
throughout. While this works great for individual parts, what if you
wanted to align or increase the spacing between the texts in a text
box? Selecting the concerned text box and then choosing the
Spacing option from the top bar will align the content. You have
three options when it comes to the Spacing option: you may change
the distance between characters, which works well for smaller fonts
or fonts where the letters are positioned closely together by nature;
and finally, you can adjust the amount of space between text lines
using line spacing. When adding extra text to an anchor text box,
you can also select the direction in which the text flows. This helps
ensure that the new text does not cover other areas of your design.
You can adjust the alignment of your text using a feature on the top
bar. It appears as four lines and adjusts based on the alignment of
the text that is now displayed. Now that you know how to properly
align and space your text lines, let's examine rulers and margins.
These are crucial aspects to discuss because they complement the
earlier components nicely.

Rulers and margins for print

Not only do rulers and margins work well for printable designs like
books, periodicals, and pamphlets, but they also aid in organizing
items properly. For instance, you may add a ruler line to your design
to help you place your items correctly if you want everything to be
100 pixels from the edge. The File option at the top of the page
contains the rulers, margins, and print bleed. When you choose any
of these settings, your design will immediately activate them. You
can draw as many lines as you wish on your design using rulers.
These lines have to do with the kind of template you made. The
ruler will therefore, for instance, measure in millimeters if you have
made an A4 page in that unit, or pixels if you have created a social
media template in that unit. Click and drag the ruler down the far
border to make a ruler line. The ruler will display the measurement
in the purple box so you can put it accurately. By turning on
margins, you'll have a boundary to operate within. This aids in
preventing vital information from being obscured during printing.
When writing a book, it's a good idea to turn on this option because
you don't want the text to get too close to the spine. The print
bleed, which is yet another feature required for printing, is the last
one in this section. You get an additional border around the
periphery. It ensures that any color that needs to go to the edges
does so because this is the area that is cut off when printing.
Generally speaking, print bleeds are 3 mm wide, but please confirm
with your printing business to ensure you have their exact
specifications beforehand. In the preceding chapter, you learned how
to lock items to prevent them from moving after setting up your
margins, rulers, and elements in their proper locations. You may
make more intricate designs and arrange objects without moving
any parts you don't want to by using the Lock feature. They will
remain stationary until you open them if you lock them in place. To
lock one or more elements, click on them individually or pick the
group and choose the padlock located in the upper-right corner.

Resizing your Designs

Resizing a design ensures consistency throughout all of your
business's products, including posters, advertisements, your website,
and social media accounts. The magical Resize tool offered by Canva
is a Pro feature that makes having Pro status well worth it. You can
access your design in any other pattern size with only a single
button click. On the top blue bar is the Resize button. You can
navigate through the options, search for the type of template, or
create your unique dimensions. Then,
● Select Copy & Resize to preserve your original design or
Resize to adjust the size of your current design.
The Resize tool only modifies the template's size—not it’s content—
so you'll need to make necessary adjustments to your design
components, text, and images depending on the type of template
you select. As of now, every feature we've discussed is fantastic on
its own—that is, provided you can arrange your components
properly. You will find it difficult to use features like transparency
and locking if one element you've introduced is hidden behind
another and you can't reach it. Next, let's examine how to go past
this.

Positioning Elements Front to Back

All of the elements, text boxes, and pictures in a Canva template are
stacked on top of one another. You can add backdrops, text boxes
on top and other things in between by adjusting these layers to build
up your design. If you want to adjust the layering, go to the Position
tab and use the top options to move your element straight to the
front or back or forward one layer at a time. Try these alternatives;
you'll often find that only shifting an element by one or two layers
can make a big difference in the design. Finally, we'll examine the
Background Remover tool, which is arguably Canva's most well-
known function.

Background Remover Tool

Without a doubt, the most well-liked function of Canva Pro is the
Background Remover tool; it's a constant favorite. It lets you take
out any image's background from within your designs. Additionally, it
allows you to add or remove sections that the background removal
process overlooked. It is located in the section labeled "Edit image."
● You can paint over or erase parts of your image with the
Erase and Restore tools, which allow you an adjustable
brush size if the background colors are comparable to the
primary subject and bits are accidentally left in or deleted.
When you are satisfied with the way the material has been
removed and have made any necessary adjustments to add it
 back in or remove it, click Done at the top to be prepared to
use it in your design.
Finally, check out the Cut-out section of Canva if you'd prefer to
utilize one of their images instead of your own. There's a ton of
imagery there that already has the backdrop removed. The
advanced settings section (the three lines with circles in the right
corner) contains the option for this under the Photos tab. This
chapter has covered several minor characteristics that are essential
to Canva design. We've discussed grouping and rearranging several
parts as well as text alignment and spacing. Now that you know how
to utilize the Background Remover tool and can change the
transparency, you can also lock components in place. Along with
learning how to adjust your design for various social media
platforms, you now know a lot about the Canvas layering system and
how to rearrange these layers to make a visually appealing design.

Activity
● Add images to your designs
● Upload and import photos from your computer or your phone
● Apply and remove filters to the images you added
● Remove photo and video from your background
● Replace logos or images in multiple designs
● Align space and text in your design
● Position elements from the front to the back
● Make use of the background remover tool to remove the
background
 CHAPTER 5
BRANDING: MAKING USE OF
DIVERSE CREATIVE TOOLS
One of the things I usually advise every firm to do before moving on
with its designs is to put up your brand kit in Canva. It's considerably
simpler and faster to produce branded visuals using Canva after your
brand is established. It will help you stay on brand while saving time.
For example, you may use blue, but since blue comes in millions of
tints and tones, having the correct shade in your kit can help you
stay on brand. This chapter covers understanding the fundamentals
of branding, the value of consistency, using Canvas's fantastic color-
generating tool, exploring its font selection, building your brand kit,
and comprehending copyrights and trademarks.

Brand and its Basics

A brand is the narrative about your company that you tell your
clients, audience, and anybody else who might be exposed to what
you do. It facilitates connection definition and attracts your ideal
client. Developing a brand is an undertaking that requires careful
consideration. It's vital to have a clear understanding of your
business, your target market, and how you can assist them before
starting to build your brand. Since branding is a large enough topic
for a full book, it will be assumed in this chapter that you have a
basic understanding of your brand's appearance and your desired
brand image.
A brand includes the following;
Business name
Seek terms and phrases not utilized by other companies in your
industry, try to come up with a short, memorable name that sums up
what you do, and then see whether the internet domain name is
available for it. Obtaining the domain name will aid in authority and
uniformity.

Logo
There are limitations on what you can do when creating logos in
Canva. Later in this chapter, we will delve more into this topic, but
for now, browse through some of the templates to get a sense of
the kinds of logos you can create. You can see what I mean when
you look at some well-known brand logos—often, simple is best.

Imagery
The pictures you use should convey who you are as a company,
what you offer, and how you want your customers to see you. Online
service firms can benefit greatly from the use of bright, clean,
neutral photographs. The flower industry can benefit from pastel-
colored images with flowers, and banks, finance, and professional
service-based organizations can benefit from professional office
shots.

Fonts
Less is more when it comes to fonts; limit your selection to no more
than three or four typefaces that you will frequently employ. Make
sure your fonts are readable, basic, and consistent. Browse the font
selection on Canva if you're unsure about the style that might work
best. When you are on a template, select the Text link on the
sidebar to view various font combinations that complement one
another. After including a text box in your design, you can choose
the font box to display every font that Canva has to offer. You may
then go through them alphabetically and mark the ones that might
fit in with your branding. You may have observed that Canva only
allows you to include three fonts in your brand kit. This is because
three is essentially all you need for branding. If you use a lot of
different typefaces, it can become disorganized.
The three fonts are as follows;
● Header font: This might be something creative or a little
distinctive to make it stand out because it will be used for your
company name or main contact details on social media posts.
● Sub-header font: For titles and section headings, this font
must be legible, easy to read, and blend in seamlessly with the
header type.
● Body font: As before, it should be easy to read, clear, and
simple because it will be the primary source of your
information and text passages and is frequently tiny in size.
Start with the more popular typefaces if you're not sure which
one would look best. As your company expands, you can
always modify and update your branding.
Colors
The last element in this segment is color, which is my favorite aspect
of branding since it allows you to truly express your individuality and
shine. Every hue has a distinct meaning and can evoke a range of
emotions in its viewers. Selecting the appropriate color scheme is
crucial if you want to evoke the correct feeling in your target client.
For instance, you most likely wouldn't want to choose yellow as the
primary hue if you were running a funeral directory. Gray or black
might be better suited for the company. It is also necessary that you
adore the colors you choose. Choosing a palette of three to four
primary colors that work well together will help shape your brand.
That might not seem like much, but you can also use the many tints
and tones of these colors. Similar to how many fonts are needed,
the general rule of thumb here is that too many colors might make
your brand appear cluttered and make it harder for consumers to
recognize. Excellent materials on color schemes, color meanings,
and color palettes can be found on Canva.
Why Consistency is Important
When it comes to your brand, consistency is crucial. I wanted to
include a part to give you an overview, but I won't go into great
length on this topic. Your brand's prestige will rise if it is consistent,
which implies that it uses the same color schemes, images,
typefaces, and logo throughout your company. Given that you
consistently use your brand on social media, people who follow you
there will begin to identify your postings, your business will get
recognition more quickly, and people will stop scrolling to read your
material because they have come across something they recognize,
appreciate, and can trust. Humans are highly visual creatures;
typefaces, colors, and images all stand out to us if we are constantly
exposed to them and can identify them. This is critical, particularly
on your social media channels where content is fiercely competitive
and the platforms move quickly. It is imperative that we immediately
capture someone's interest and cause them to halt and consider
what we have to offer or say. One approach to do this is to maintain
consistency in your brand. Maintaining consistency in your color
palette also aids in recognition. However, where can you locate
various color palettes that would work well for your company? We'll
look at Canva's color generation tool next, which has you covered in
this regard.

The Generator Tool

Consider the industry you work in: are you in finance? Floristry? Are
you a cleaning company owner? A retail store? A distinct color
scheme will be used for each kind of business.
Take a look at the samples of many color meanings below:
● Blue: Loyalty, trust, and safety – which is why banks and
finance companies often use blue.
● Orange: Creativity, warmth, and confidence
● Red: Passion, power, and energy
● Pink: Love, care, and kindness
● Black: Professionalism, power, and security
 ● Yellow: Energy, brightness, and happiness
● Green: Nature, health, and freedom
On their website, Canva offers a color generator at
https://www.canva.com/colors/. This page helps research color
schemes for branding because it has a color meaning section and is
frequently used to discover new color palettes. The Canva color
website page offers four methods for creating colors:
● You can select colors from an image in the first section. Keep a
record of the HEX codes underneath if you use this area for
your brand colors; you'll need them to put up your brand kit.
● You can select colors from an image in the first section. Keep a
record of the HEX codes underneath if you use this area for
your brand colors; you'll need them to put up your brand kit.
● The color wheel is the third section. Here, you have the option
of selecting triadic colors, which are evenly spread across the
color wheel, or complementary colors, which are opposite each
other on the wheel. Examining this feature is highly
recommended, particularly if you're undecided and would like
to select complementary hues.
● The meanings of colors come last. Here you may find out
more about the meaning of each color, its symbolism and
history, and practical applications.
Each colored block has a clickable link that will direct you to an
informative page. This is a fascinating page that will help any
aspiring business owner have a firm grasp on their brand colors and
ensure that they have the right color scheme chosen for their
enterprise.

Brand Kit and Brand Control

Setting up Brand Kits
Create your Brand Kit to ensure that all of your team's designs are
consistent.
What should be expected?
● Regarding teams and classes: The team Brand Kits can only be
edited and set up by teachers, administrators, owners, and
 brand designers.
● Only customers of Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for
Education, and Canva for Nonprofits can upload typefaces,
upload logos, and create additional color palettes.
● The Brand Kit won't be available if you're designing on a
partner website using the Canva Button.
● At least 1000 Brand Kits can be added by each team.
● For each Brand Kit, a team may include up to 1000 assets
(logos, pictures, icons, and graphics).
Creating multiple Brand Kits
● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.

● Click Add Brand Kit on the Brand Kit tab.

● Enter the name of your new Brand Kit.
● Press the "Create" button.
Put together your new Brand Kit by adding typefaces, color palettes,
and logos. Click the more icon located on the Brand Kit's
thumbnail, then select Duplicate to make a copy of an
already-existing Brand Kit.

Link folders to a Brand Kit

● Choose Brand from the side panel of the homepage. Next,
choose the Brand Kit tab.
● After choosing a Brand Kit, choose the component—such
as Logos, Photos, Graphics, or Icons—to which you
 wish to associate the folder.

● Pick Add new from the element's menu. Choose to link

to a folder.
● From the Recent or All tabs, pick a folder. You can also use the
search bar to look for the folder.
● After choosing the folder, choose the Link folder.

● If the chosen folder isn't shared with every member, a pop-up

could show up. To link the folder, select Update Folder
Permissions.
Sharing Brand Kits with the
Organization
Organization brand designers might distribute Brand Kits
throughout the entire organization to maintain consistency
in designs. Canva Enterprise and Canva for Districts have
access to this capability.
● Choose Brand from the side panel of the homepage. Next,
choose the Brand Kit tab.
● Choose More from the Brand Kit option if you would like
to share the Brand Kit with the company.
● Click on Share. Choose the organization from the drop-down
menu. There will be a pop-up.

● Click Share after reading the pop-up.

● Before you may share the Brand Kit with the organization, you
must adjust the sharing permissions of any associated folders
in your Brand Kit.
Setting Up and Using Brand Kit Color Palettes
To assist yourself or your team in creating designs with on-brand
color schemes, develop and manage color palettes from your Brand
Kit. Keep in mind that only owners, administrators, and brand
designers can develop and modify brand color palettes; this is
exclusive to teams. Gradient additions to Brand Kits are not currently
supported.

Creating and editing brand color palettes

● Click Brand Hub from the side panel of the homepage.
● Choose the Brand Kit you wish to edit if there are
several.
● What you may accomplish under Brand colors is as
follows:
○ Adding a hue to the palette: After selecting a
color, click the tile.
○ Select the close symbol while hovering over the color tile
to remove it from the palette.
○ Rename the palette: To make changes, click on its
existing name.
○ To delete a palette, click the More button next to the
name of the palette that is now open and choose
Delete palette. You won't be able to remove the palette
if you just have one. In your Brand Kit, you must have at
least one palette.
○ Include an additional palette: To add a custom palette or
select any of the preset palette options that will appear,
click Add and explore palettes.
Using colors from your Brand Kit
● Choose a component for your design.
● To open the color panel, select a color tile from the editing
toolbar. That's where your brand color palettes should show
up.
● To apply a color to the element, choose one from the color
palette.
● Choose Apply to all pages if you want the color scheme
to be used on every page.
If you have more than one Brand Kit, you can switch between them
simply by clicking on the name of the one you want to use instead of
the current one.
Managing brand kit colors in the editor
It's simple to keep track of your brand colors while developing on
the go. Your Brand Kit's colors can be added, changed, or
removed directly in the editor. If necessary, you can even
add, rename, or delete color palettes.
● Choose a component, some text, or anything else
whose color you wish to alter. By doing this, the color
panel opens.
● Choose your preferred Brand Kit from the dropdown
menu if you own more than one.
● To alter the colors in this Brand Kit, select Edit.
What you can do is as follows:
● To add a new color, click the + icon, choose a color, or type
in a hex code.
● To alter the color, first choose the desired hue, then type in a
hex code or choose a different color.
● Remove a hue: Select the close icon by hovering over the
color tile.
● Include a palette: Choose "Add palette."
 ● Rename the palette: Type the new name after selecting the
palette name.
● Remove the palette: After choosing the more icon to open a
palette, choose the Delete palette.
Note: Your Brand Kit must have a minimum of one palette. You
won't be able to remove the palette if you just have one.

Setting Up and Using Brand Fonts

Establish default fonts from your Brand Kit for headings,
subheadings, and body text to make branding consistency easy for
everyone on your team. Canva Pro users, Canva Teams users, Canva
for Education users, and Canva for Nonprofit users can access this
functionality. Only administrators, owners, and brand designers can
configure brand fonts for teams.

Setting up brand fonts

If you are a member of multiple teams, click on your account symbol
in the top right corner of the homepage to verify which team you are
in first. Your team will have a checkmark next to it.
Accessing from the Brand Kit, get the following done;
● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Select the tab for the Brand Kit. Choose the Brand Kit that
you wish to edit if you have more than one.
● Select Edit next to each heading type under Fonts. There
will be a formatting menu and font dropdown.

● Use the dropdown menu to choose a font. If you have any

uploaded fonts, they will also be included. Optional: Choose a
font size and apply bold or italic styling.
● To be done, click Save.
From the editor’s angle do the following;
● Choose Brand from the editor side panel.
● Next to the Brand Kit, select Edit. Choose the Brand Kit that
you wish to edit if you have more than one.
● Select Edit next to each heading type under Fonts. There
will be a formatting menu and font dropdown.
 ● Use the dropdown menu to choose a font. If you have any
uploaded fonts, they will also be included. Optional: Choose a
font size and apply bold or italic styling.
● To be done, click Save.

Uploading and Using Brand Logos

Upload your company's or brand's logos to your Brand Kit to keep
them all in one location. There can be up to 2000 logos in each
Brand Kit. Only Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and
Canva for Nonprofits have access to brand logos. The only people
who can upload brand logos for teams are owners, administrators,
and brand designers.

Uploading brand logos from the brand kit

● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Select the tab for the Brand Kit. Choose the Brand Kit
that you wish to edit if you have more than one.
● Go to Logos and select Add New.

● Select "Upload logos."

 ● Select the file to upload. The JPG, PNG, and SVG formats are
supported.
By choosing Add guidelines from the Add new menu, you can also
include your brand guidelines.

Upload logos from the editor

● Make a design or open one.
● Click Brand in the editor side panel.
● Click Edit next to Brand Kit.
● Next to Logos, select Add New.
● Select the file to upload. The JPG, PNG, and SVG formats
are supported.

Setting up Brand Control

Assist all team members in producing designs that are consistent
with your brand by establishing brand guidelines. Permit only
typefaces, colors, and brands. Administrators of Canva Teams have
access to brand control. You can only access these options on a
computer. Don't forget to first establish a Brand Kit before
continuing.
Restricting colors and fonts, and
design approval
● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Select the tab for Brand controls.
● Toggle the slider buttons next to the features whose
access you wish to limit.
○ Color control: limit access to the colors of your brand
solely
○ Limit access to only your brand's typefaces using font
control.
○ Design approval: before designs are released, get or
promote approval.
For coworkers searching for other fonts or colors? Brand Controls are
enabled for this design, meaning you can only use colors and fonts
from the Brand Kit folder to maintain the consistent brand aesthetic
throughout your projects. To grant access, get in touch with the
admin or team owner.

Getting Design Approval

Owners or administrators of Canva Teams can enable design
approval. If they allow this, you can't publish your design
until you have their permission.
● Open the design that requires examination.
● Choose "Get Approval" from the menu at the top.
● Select a reviewer for your design from the Approver selection.
● To send the request, type a message (optional) and click
Send.
Your request will be communicated to the approver by email and the
bell symbol on the homepage. You can send your design to an
administrator or brand designer for approval if they're not around.
Edits to a design that has been submitted for approval will not be
possible until the approver has given their approval or input. Upon
approval of your design, publishing choices will become available. Be
aware that modifying authorized designs will necessitate obtaining
fresh approval. If you receive comments, make the necessary
changes and reapply for approval. Unless the design is approved, it
cannot be published.
Brand Control for Designs in Folders
Wish to have a collection of designs that adhere to a certain Brand
Kit? To activate a folder's brand controls, add your favorite Brand Kit
to it. Only administrators, instructors, and brand designers who use
Canva Pro, Canva Teams, or Canva for Education have access to
brand control for designs inside folders.

Assigning a Brand Kit to a folder

● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Select Brand Kit.
● Move your cursor over the desired Brand Kit. When the More
icon shows up, click it and choose Add Brand Kit to Folder.
● After making your selection of the folder, click Add Brand Kit.
If the team administrator has already established brand controls, the
controls will also take effect when a Brand Kit is added to a folder.
When you add a Brand Kit to a folder, for instance, the color brand
control will be applied if it is enabled for the team. Your team-level
controls for designs inside a folder will be overwritten if you apply
brand controls directly to that folder. Your team's brand rules will
then take effect if you remove the Brand Kit from the folder.

Adjusting the folder’s brand controls

Limit design choices to the fonts and colors included in the
Brand Kit folder. The brand controls on your team will be
superseded by these.
● Click Projects from the side panel of the homepage.
● Choose the folder where brand controls are to be applied.
● Click on the tab for the Brand Kit.
● Slide the switches next to the Color or Font section to enable
only brand colors and fonts.
It could take up to an hour for folder controls to take effect if you're
enabling them for the first time. Your team-level brand controls will
stay in effect throughout this period. You're most likely on a different
team if you're an administrator, brand designer, or teacher and
you're unable to observe the color or font switches. Here's how to
make sure.
● Locate the team switcher using the side menu on the
homepage. It displays the team you are presently a member
of.
● Click the team switcher to display all the teams you are
a member of if it isn't the correct one.
● From the list, choose the team you want to switch to.
Re-enabling team brand controls
To return to the brand controls set by your team, disable the folder-
level brand controls. Members will no longer be able to access the
Brand Kit if you remove it from the folder. It's as easy as adding it
back to get access again. All modifications made to the folder brand
controls are irreversible.
● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Decide the Brand Kit you want to be in charge of.
● You will notice where it has been added next to the Brand Kit
shared with.
● Click the (Close) icon next to the folder to remove it from it.
● Select "Remove Brand Kit" by clicking on it.

Storing and finding Brand

Templates
Storing brand templates
● Click Share on the menu bar that appears above the editor.
● Choose More.
● Choose Brand Template from the Share menu. In the
search bar, you can alternatively write "Brand
Template."
 ● Press the menu icon to choose a folder. Your brand template
will be saved here.
● Click Add.
● Press Publish.
Keep in mind that the default destination will be the folder if your
design already exists inside of one. You'll need to select an existing
folder or make a new one if your design isn't already inside one. It is
advised that you make a new folder named Marketing Campaign or
something similar concerning your template.

Finding brand templates

Administrators, brand designers, and every team member
have access to and use of brand templates.
● Navigate to Brand from the side panel of the homepage.
● Select the tab for Brand Templates. You will then be able
to view each of your brand templates.
● If a brand template was stored in a certain folder, choose that
folder.
Setting up Your Team’s Brand Voice
Establish a clear brand voice for your group. Depending on your
team function, you can either build up or deploy brand voice rules
from the editor or the homepage. Be aware that only Canva Pro,
Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits have
access to brand voice. The only people on teams who can create or
modify brand voice rules are owners, administrators, and brand
designers.

Adding brand voice to your brand kit

The team's brand voice can be developed from the homepage by
team managers or brand designers. To enable your team members
to use Magic Write in the editor, administrators need to ensure that
permissions are granted and that the Magic features are enabled in
your team's Settings.
Take note of the following;
 ● When utilizing the Magic Write shortcut (/), the brand voice
standards remain applicable even if you add one.
● The monthly billing period's use limit for Magic Write is 500
times.
● The following supported languages allow you to store your
brand voice guidelines: Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Korean,
Czech, Romanian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian,
French, Thai, Italian, Russian, German, Vietnamese, Chinese,
Polish, Dutch, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, and Tagalog.
● Click Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Select the tab for the Brand Kit. Choose the Brand Kit that
you want to edit if you have more than one.
● Select Add your brand voice under Brand voice.
● Enter your brand voice guidelines in the unfilled state box. You
can now use your imagination and descriptive skills to develop
the brand voice for your team. Note: The guidelines have a
character restriction of 500.
● You can modify your established guidelines if the Magic Write
result isn't exactly what you expected it to be.
Using brand voice
Team members can quickly produce content in the editor
that is consistent with the team's brand voice after setting
up the brand voice and granting the team access to Magic
Write.
● Make a design or open one.
● Click Brand in the editor side panel. The brand appears on
the Object panel as a result.
● Navigate to Brand Voice by scrolling down.
● To create text in this brand voice, select Generate.
● In the Magic Write dialog box, type what you want Magic Write
to produce for you. "Write an exciting copy for a banner," for
instance.
● Press the Generate button. You will then see material that
has been created in line with your brand voice.
Using the floating toolbar for Magic
Write
Additionally, you may use the Magic Write floating toolbar
to access your brand voice.
● Upon selecting a text in your design, the Magic Write floating
toolbar will appear. Press or click Magic Write.
● Click on Apply brand voice.
Setting Up Design Approval for Organizations
Before publishing or sharing, make sure all designs adhere to the
organization's trademark.
You can accomplish this as an admin by:
● appointing people or organizations to be design approvers
● establishing the guidelines for design approval for all or just
some members
Switch on the design approval settings
● Click on Brand in the side panel of the homepage.
● Click the tab for Brand controls.
● Push the slider button to activate the Design approval
tile. It will become purple.
Assign members or groups as design
approvers
You have the option of designating individuals or groups as design
approvers. Approvers in groups can expedite the approval process.
When a member requests approval for a design, several others will
be notified; however, only one group member needs to approve.
Here's how to add or set up groups if you still need to.
● Click the gear icon next to the slider icon to change the
approval parameters.
● Choose which members or groups have the authority to
approve designs under the Approvers tab.
 ● To be done, click Save.

Set the rules for members or groups

who need approval before
publishing
Establishing design guidelines at the administrative level
guarantees that teams or individuals inside the company
consistently develop a visually coherent brand identity.
● Click the Members tab in the Design approval settings window,
then choose the team members or groups that need to request
permission before releasing a design.
● To configure approval flexibility, select the Conditions tab.
Choosing permission is essential if you would like to demand
design permission for the selected individuals or groups. If not,
you can select Approval is not required.
● Ascertain which designs are covered by the selected condition.
Select one of the following:
○ All designs or
○ Chosen Brand templates
● Using the Members tab, select the members to apply
approvals to only those members or specified groups. To be
done, click Save.
● Admins and brand designers can enable design approval for
specific brand templates directly from the Brand Template.
Creating your brand kit with a free account
That's all there is to build a brand kit in Pro; a free account cannot
access these features. However, you can use the HEX codes to add
three more colors to a color pallet. Beyond that, you can construct
your kit using a Canva template. If you search for terms like "brand
kit," "Moodboard," or "Brand board," a plethora of helpful templates
will appear. Pick one that speaks to you, but remember that you may
modify anything on it. Examine both mood boards and brand boards
carefully, as they contain distinct components. Additionally, font
choices and occasionally submark spaces are included in brand
board templates. This template has many image blocks, color circles,
and font variations. Any of the photos can be changed by uploading
your own to Canva or by selecting one of the pre-existing ones, then
dragging and dropping it into the designated area to replace the
ones that are already there. You can add your HEX codes by clicking
on one of the color circles. You can also put in your HEX code by
choosing the + symbol in the color field. Finally, you can alter the
current typeface to match the font used for your brand. To adjust
the font, choose the text box and utilize the drop-down menu.
Numerous free fonts are accessible. The text can also be edited to
change the font name. Putting together your brand kit has never
been easier than this. It can be printed out and put up somewhere.
You can update the template and reprint it as your company
expands and your brand evolves, but bear in mind that these options
on the left are hidden when designing designs for your company.
Only if you have Pro and have configured the brand kit in your
account will these be shown.

Canvas Fonts
You can choose from hundreds of fonts on Canva. Some fonts are
bold or in the vintage style; others are more business or modern;
still others are artistic handwritten fonts. You are free to select any
option you like. Only Pro users can access the ones with a crown
icon next to them; everyone else can use them for free. With so
many distinct style fonts available, selecting one for your business
can be difficult. Which one should you choose? This is the point
where you should take another look at your industry; based on what
you do, this will help you choose a font style. Straighter, stronger
fonts are usually more effective for businesses in corporate,
financial, or large industries; but, if you are in charge of a women's
fitness group or children's craft programs, you might prefer a softer,
rounder font. Looking through the Canvas font selection and noting
down the names of those that appeal to you is the best approach to
get started. Once you have an idea of where you want to end up,
use the headers at the top of the font dropdown to select three
suitable fonts: one for your primary business name font, one for
your sub-headers, and one for your body fonts. There are numerous
font divisions within the font dropdown, such as Handwritten,
Modern, Cool, Retro, Brush, Comic, Curly, Graffiti, Cartoon, and
Wide, among others. To search the various parts, use the left and
right arrows. To keep your brand consistent, use no more than three
or four typefaces, as was discussed in the first section of the
chapter. A surplus of them can make your brand appear busy and
weaker. In Canva, fonts may also be found in the Styles area on the
left. Canva has provided you with numerous tiny branding boards
along with three font options and a color scheme. These are
excellent for rapidly altering a template's appearance and for
determining which font combinations go well together.

Copyrights and Trademarks

It's best to go over a few things regarding what can and cannot be
done with Canva material at this time. It would be beneficial to gain
a better understanding of the platform's functionality before delving
deeply into content creation.

Licenses and copyright

Canva is a free platform with a lot of free content; but, each time
you use a template, picture, or other element, a license granting you
rights to use it is automatically created. When exporting a design,
this is automatically provided for everything in Pro. For any Pro
content, you can purchase a license separately under a free account.
Licenses may still be needed for free content, depending on where it
came from. For additional information, you can hover over the (i)
sign in Canva. Since much of the material was created by designers
other than Canva, a license is required to use it. Both Canva and the
creators of the content own the necessary rights. The designer or
Canva owns the copyright to the material.
Templates
For the majority of business purposes, templates are ideal. You can
utilize a template, alter the font, and color scheme, and use it on
social media. On the other hand, its commercial use is restricted.
Since the template belongs to someone else, I would advise against
utilizing it in a product or item you intend to sell. If you want to sell
your designs, you should always start from scratch. To comply with
Canva's terms and conditions, please only use free Canva content
when creating designs for physical products. Using Pro content is
strictly prohibited. As an example, if you are making content to sell
that directs users back to Canva so they can edit the templates
themselves, you can use both Pro and Free content. However, keep
in mind that most users of Canva are on the free account, so adding
Pro content will require them to purchase additional licenses to use
it. This may not be the best option for the end user as these are
unforeseen costs.

Trademarks
Although trademarking is primarily discussed concerning logos on
Canva, it pertains to any content. You cannot trademark a logo or
any other content on Canva because, as I've already explained, you
do not control the content on the platform. The elements or
templates that comprise the logo design belong to another party. It
is not distinctive and cannot be trademarked because it is available
for use by others. Your company logo must be designed by an
independent designer if you intend to trademark it. Canva does not
offer this service. It's still available for upload and usage in your
designs even if it wasn't made with Canva content. Please feel free
to utilize a template if you are simply seeking for inspiration, don't
mind not being able to trademark your logo, or it's just a temporary
logo. To get you and your company off to a great start, Canva offers
a ton of excellent logo templates. This is not an exhaustive list of the
topic. I just wanted to give you a quick rundown. To ensure you are
well-informed from the start of your Canva adventure, here is a link
to more information and the whole specifics of the license
agreements: https://www.canva.com/policies/license-agreements.

With so much material on branding and building your brand kit, this
has been a significant chapter. You now know the fundamentals of
branding and what constitutes a brand. You've studied various fonts
and styles and where to find them on Canva; you've seen the value
of imagery and consistency; you've learned how to use log
templates; you've learned about colors and how they go together
and their meanings; and you've learned how to put everything
together to create your brand kit, which will allow you to have a
finished product that you can use for your business. Also discussed
were trademarks and copyrights, so you now know what you can
and cannot do with Canvas content.

Activity
● What is branding and why is consistency important?
● Set up brand kits
● Set up and make use of brand kit color palettes
● Upload and make use of brand logos
● Configure brand control
● Save brand templates for future use
● Change Canva fonts
● Explain briefly the role of licenses, trademarks, and copyright
 CHAPTER 6
CREATING PROFESSIONAL
GRAPHIC DESIGNS
In this chapter, we'll go a little further into a few of the functions
that can truly assist you in grasping how to quickly create
aesthetically appealing, branded graphics in Canva using some
fantastic elements like grids and frames. I enjoy using both of these
wonderful Canva tools.

Addition of Gradients to Achieve

Depth
A design's use of gradients can significantly aid in drawing attention
to the information. It adds just a touch of flair to a design.
Increasing your exposure on social media channels by including a
gradient in the backdrop may assist you capture someone's attention
and prevent them from scrolling past. In Canva, adding a gradient is
a really easy and quick process. Let's examine how. Initially, you
must launch a template. It could be a blank template or one that
already exists that you want to utilize and modify. Although Canva's
templates are excellent, you can improve them by including a
gradient.
● Simply enter Gradient into the components' search field
to locate the gradient. Hundreds of distinct styles in a
variety of sizes and shapes will be shown.
The colors will then need to be changed. You may either use the
colors from the design or your branding. Alternatively, you could
decide to utilize the elements' colors. The color palette will open
after you choose one of the two color selections in the upper-left
corner. Canva has a color picker tool here. You can use it to select
the color you want to use for your design by hovering over any area
of the website. When you're done, you can see how a simple
background gradient can improve a design by comparing this image
to the original.

Using the Quick Create Function

Canva's Quick Create tool is quite new. It's been really helpful to me
when I need to quickly create graphics for several platforms but yet
want them to have the same aesthetic. Take a look at this feature if
you would like to market a project, e-book, course, or anything else.
● You must navigate to the Canva home page's Social
networking section to access the Quick Create option. It's the
fourth icon. While there are a ton of social media templates,
photos, and content ideas available here, we're more
interested in the Quick Create Collection, which is the first
area. The step-by-step page for creating with this feature will
open when you click on the picture of the four pink and blue
designs.
Quick Create Collection
● Selecting the platforms for which you want to make graphics is
the first thing you need to do. By clicking on the white boxes
adjacent to each station, you can select it. The majority of
people frequently select LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram,
Facebook, and Twitter. After choosing your platforms, click
Proceed to move on to the following step.

This page has two textboxes on the left and a ton of various
template styles on the right. Put your primary details in the first and
any further details in the second. You can see how it will seem by
adding information, which is immediately displayed on the templates
to the right. When you're done, click Continue to move on to the
following stage.
You can now incorporate your logo and graphics into the design at
this point. It will display the file you uploaded, allowing you to
upload a new image or choose one you currently have. When you
choose a picture, the template will be filled in for you; the same is
true for your logo. When finished, click "Continue."

Now comes the exciting part: deciding which template style to

utilize. Look through and select the one that works best for your
project. Concerns about fonts and colors should wait till the next
step. After choosing your preferred look and clicking "Continue,"
each template will be displayed to you. Now is the time to choose
your colors. Here, you have several options: you can use any color
palettes you have saved, or you can use your own branded colors. If
you scroll down, Canva offers you a selection of several color
palettes. People frequently choose branded colors so that it
complements everything else they own. After you are satisfied with
the color scheme, choose the Fonts menu. Canva provides a
variety of font options. You can use a mix of different fonts, the ones
from the template, or your branded fonts. Make sure the font you
choose is large and bold and fits the template design. After that,
choose Finish to generate your templates. The collection is now
available for download; alternatively, choose See My Collection to
view the templates in your Canva account. You can now alter each
one of them separately if necessary. You now have a selection of
templates at your disposal, and you don't need to resize any of them
after creating the content just once. This tool is quite helpful. Let's
look at grids next, as they are an additional characteristic that helps
save time.

Using Grids for Quick Effective Designs

Most people are fond of grids. As anyone who has attended training
sessions or watched tutorials will attest, grids are nearly always
mentioned. With just a few minutes, they can assist you with
creating a beautiful graphic that has room for your photos, company
name, branding, and text. Now let's get started on adding a grid to
your template. Once your blank template is open, navigate to the
Canvas Elements area and enter in grids. You'll see that you
now have a lengthy list of straight-edged elements in Canva, such as
a green hill, a blue sky, and a white cloud. You may add a color, an
image, or a video to any element in Canva that contains one of
these three elements. Choose one by scrolling down that
contains squares of varying sizes. Now that your grid has a
border, add the corners using the white circles, and begin dragging
and dropping your images in. These might come from the Canva
image library or the Uploads area. You might want to add some
information, like a business name, logo, or selling location, once
you've filled your grid with photographs. After selecting and deleting
the main picture, adjust the square's color to match the backdrop
color in the color palette. This has made a beautiful area where you
can now put any further details. You may now utilize an amazing
photograph on your social networking profile with just a few clicks.
Next, let's take a look at making a graphic with frames, which is a
slightly more enjoyable method than utilizing grids.

Designing with Frames

Although frames are not only squares, they are varied forms that can
have an image, color, or video added to them, much like grids.
These work well for making entertaining graphics. They are located
in the same location as grids; however, you can use the keywords
frames in their place. Adding a flat-lay image of a notebook, pen, or
tablet organized attractively on a desk can be a good place to start.
You may find these in the Canvas Photos section. Include a textbox
at the top as well. Include a stretchable square shape at the bottom
of the template. Next, add a second template box at the bottom for
your details and those of your website. You're starting to put
together a workable design for you or your company, but it seems to
be lacking something. You now know that grids can have colors
added to them. You may copy the frame and choose the color option
to accomplish the same thing with frames as well. After that, swap
out the frame for a color that goes with your design. Finally, apply a
background shadow to the frame containing the image by using the
Position option to move the colored frame to the back. The design
appears completed now. You can see how the image's frame form
affects the overall design, as well as how the backdrop color and
shape influence it. Compared to a simple square or oblong image, it
pops. Although frames and grids work well for quickly developing
social media graphics, there are situations when you might wish to
include additional information. Let's have a look at how to add
graphs in Canva.
Creating Graphs for Your
Documents
Knowing how to incorporate a graph into your design will enable you
to provide more information attractively. Graphs are useful for many
other types of graphics, such as infographics, calendars, and planner
pages. The Elements section contains tables and graphs. If you type
in a graph, a variety of styles will appear.

Graphs
Let's pick a graph from this collection. Canva offers many choices to
assist you in editing the graph of your choice. The Progress ring
graph is the most basic type of graph. Two slide bars are located on
the left: Line weight, which modifies the ring's thickness, and
Percentage, which moves the blue ring around. Additionally, you can
alter the endpoints' roundness and add the percentage figure to the
center of the graph. Choose the Stacked bar chart option or a
comparable graph if you're searching for a graph with a lot more
depth and several choices that you may add yourself. You can either
manually type your information into the boxes on the left or upload
your own CSV file. The graph on the design will begin to alter as you
proceed. A few more customization choices for your graph are
available when you select the Settings tab. You can include a
variety of graphs in your design, including pie charts, line graphs,
bar charts, and progress rings. You can add details and alter the
graph for your purposes with all of these. Graphs, as opposed to
simply providing words, are ideal for graphically communicating
information and capturing the attention of the viewer. We'll be
examining tables in the following section.

Tables
Tables are perfect for designing designs like calendars, planners,
pamphlets, and brochures because you can just click a button to
create squares for your content. Tables can be made in a variety of
formats; some have colored headers, some have colored lines, and
some have color blocks. Let's examine a few instances.
You can change each table by choosing from a variety of
choices.
● Selecting your table and then clicking the three-dot icon (on
the left for rows and at the top for columns) will allow you to
add or remove columns and rows. You will then be presented
with several other options, such as resizing your rows and
columns to match their exact sizes and shifting them up and
down.

After determining the appropriate amount of rows and columns, you

should populate your table with data. Simply click on the square you
want to alter and begin typing to accomplish this. By first picking the
desired square and then clicking the color block at the top, you may
easily alter the color of each square. You have two more options
along the top bar to adjust the gap between your column and row
cells as well as the cell's internal space. Last but not least, you can
alter the lines' color, thickness, and style.
Playing around with tables and graphs is highly recommended,
particularly when you have a lot of data to display. I adore the
number of options there are for changing tables. They enhance your
designs greatly because they are colorful and entertaining rather
than dull and uninteresting. You have learned about a wide range of
features in this chapter, including ones that can both help you create
excellent graphics and save you time. In this chapter, you have
learned how to develop and incorporate a gradient to highlight the
information in your design. Additionally, you've learned how to utilize
the Quick Create feature to simultaneously create many graphics for
various platforms. Now you can add color, photos, or video, as well
as grids and frames. Even adding and creating a graph for your
informational social media postings is something you've mastered.
That's a staggering quantity of data, thus far.

Activity
● Add gradients to your design to achieve depth
● Make use of the quick create function to properly make a
design
● Employ the use of grids for effective designs
● Design with the use of frames
● Briefly explain what graphs and tables are and their uses in
Canva
 CHAPTER 7
DESIGNING A LOVELY LOGO
For many business owners, designing a logo is essential since it can
be incorporated into everything we do and serves to define the
brand. And becomes identifiable to our clients and community.
Canva allows you to make logos and offers a ton of gorgeous
templates. However, like other platforms, it has terms and conditions
that dictate what can be done with the material and best practices
while utilizing Canvas templates.

Creating a logo in Canva Using

Templates
You can be sure you're obtaining a high-quality logo template from
Canva because of its incredible selection of logo templates, which
are created by Canva or independent designers. Use the search
phrase logo in the Create a Design tab to locate the templates;
this will present you with a 500 px × 500 px blank design.

Once your design is complete, scale it to 5,000 by 5,000 pixels so

that it seems sharper when used. While the 500 px by 500 px size
works well, it can appear hazy on huge items like printed banners.
Look through the dozens of logo templates available here; it may be
difficult to select one that best represents your company and brand.
There is a search bar at the top. You can enter a term here to
display relevant logos, or you can utilize the suggested tabs
underneath the search bar to help you focus your results. For
instance, when you input a term as your keyword, the most popular
results appear at the top; if you're looking for one that hasn't been
used as often, scroll down. Your logo should be eye-catching and
straightforward, representing both you and your company. Complex
logos with a lot of tiny details and text are much harder to see at
small sizes and are therefore more likely to be overlooked than logos
with a straightforward, uncomplicated design. Individuals prefer it
when they can identify and comprehend shapes as soon as possible;
if not, they tend to move on. One excellent illustration of this is
social media. It's a bustling environment, so you need to get the
attention of your audience right away. Look around you for a few
well-known brand logos; they are typically just straightforward icons
that are easy to recognize. It's time to alter the template once
you've discovered one that you think looks good and might fit your
business. Since over 100 million individuals globally have access to
templates, people change them to make their logos as distinctive as
possible. They are attaining this goal by making a few minor
adjustments to the template.
You can alter your logo template mostly by making the
following changes:
● Colors
● Fonts
● Text
● Icons
First and foremost, you must approve of the template's style and the
text's upper arch. If not, you will need to make some adjustments.
It's wise to begin with the text whenever possible. To begin with, it
must display the company name; click the textbox and begin
entering.
● Once your content is organized, switch up the font style. The
icons are the next item you can alter to better fit the sort of
 business. Replace the icons in the Elements section with new
ones after deleting the ones you no longer want. Enter your
favorite keyword in the Elements box, and a plethora of
alternatives will come up for you. The final option is to alter
the backdrop color to white, which will give it a crisp,
appealing appearance that goes well with your branding.

The final product is your new company logo. Its appearance differs
greatly from the original as well. Try making one more adjustment to
your logo. Look for one in the templates, adjust the text, color, font,
and iconography, and then try again to see what you can accomplish
for the sake of perfection. If you know exactly how you want your
logo to look, use the elements, lines, and fonts that are available to
create a logo from scratch on a bespoke template that is 5,000
pixels by 5,000 pixels in size. If your company is just getting started
or you want to update an old one, making a logo using a Canva
template is a terrific option. But when it comes to Canva content,
and logos in particular, there are some rules. In the part after this,
let's examine this in more detail.

Guidelines for Brands When

Creating Logos
When making a logo for your company, there are a few rules to keep
in mind when using Canva. You can make a logo from scratch using
elements, fonts, shapes, and lines, or you can utilize a template.
There are no major limitations on using Canva to create a logo;
therefore this is not an issue.
● Click the three dots next to an element when making your
logo to view the license information for that particular element.
Next, click the i symbol. This then displays the top level of
the license agreement on a page.
When you wish to trademark a logo, that's when the limitations
apply. This is standard procedure, and many companies want to
ensure that their logo is unique and uncopyable by another
company; for this reason, people choose to trademark a logo. The
issue is in the fact that Canvas logo templates, along with all of its
features, photos, and information, are presently accessible to 100
million users globally. Canva does not allow you to build a unique
logo because it is likely that many other users are utilizing the same
template or materials as you. Furthermore, none of the content on
Canva belongs to you; rather, it was made by a designer or Canva
itself. As a result, you cannot trademark your logo. It's perfectly
acceptable if you are content with a logo that might resemble
someone else's, or if you modified a template to fit your brand and
aren't concerned about trademarking. I'm pleased with the logo I
made with Canva. It is distinctive, but I am aware that it will need to
be redone if you want to trademark it in the future. The Canva
guidelines are all available at
https://www.canva.com/policies/license-agreements/ if you would
like to read them. Next, we'll look at using basic lines, shapes, and
free fonts in your logo. If you want your logo to stand out from the
crowd, it's ideal to create it using these elements instead of images
or other aspects that make it easier for others to recognize.

Best Use of Icons, Text, and Basic

Shapes in Logos
If you're looking for a logo that stands out, consider making a basic
logo using lines and free fonts on Canva. These may seem a little
boring, but they can look effective, and as we've already mentioned,
keeping your logo simple will make it easier to recognize in small
sizes.
Before creating your own, you must choose the logo's style. Is the
logo square, oblong, round, or just letters? Round logos usually work
well, but you are not forced to use one if it doesn't fit your company.
This is especially true for email signatures, social networking
graphics, and profile pictures on social media. As previously
indicated, to begin generating a blank design, make a bespoke
design that measures 5,000 px by 5,000 px to produce a crisp logo.
After deciding on the style of your logo and having your blank design
ready, add a textbox with your company name in it. Then, use the
shapes keyword in the Elements section to add a rectangle to
surround the textbox. By moving the white corners of the rectangle,
you can change its size. This will also cause the box's thickness to
vary. After it reaches the desired thickness, cover your textbox with
it and adjust the sidelines to fit. The logo is starting to take shape,
but it still lacks something and appears incomplete. In this case, you
could use the Shapes tool to add a white block square to the bottom
line, therefore breaking up the oblong, and then add text on top of
it. This makes it appear more distinctive and different. You now have
a neat, uncomplicated, and polished logo that you can use for your
company. This logo is unique; you haven't used any identifiable
components or imagery that would be associated with another
company. However, this logo might not appear nice on all
backgrounds. For example, it might seem good on a white
background, but what about a dark or patterned one? What happens
if it's too long? How would you solve this issue? This is where logos
from submarks are useful. Let's take a look at some instances of
features you can add to your log and submark that you cannot
trademark, as any of the logos we've looked at so far utilize any
content that is prohibited.

Content you are Unable to

Trademark
You can type the phrase floral icon into the Elements box to get a
sense of the kind of content you can use for your logo but cannot
trademark. A wide variety of digital, watercolor, or hand-drawn icons
made by other people can be found here: Though they were made
by and belong to another designer, any of these would look great as
an icon for a company logo. You can check who made an element by
hovering over it and clicking the three dots that show up. You
can also click the creator's name to view their other Canva
elements. Additionally, it says that this element is free for Pro users
only. As a result, anyone using a free account will need to pay a few
dollars for a license to utilize the element. This implies that you can
use the element in your designs on both the Free (with a license
acquired) and Pro plans, but you are not allowed to trademark the
element or any designs that include it.

Creating Diverse Logo Versions

By designing distinct logos for a range of applications, you can
ensure that your brand is always compatible with both online and
offline platforms. You will need to utilize your original logo as the
inspiration for your submark logos, so keep it close at hand. Since
they are all part of the same brand and must be able to relate to one
another, they will all have a similar appearance and feel. It is
recommended to begin by designing a logo that looks good against
a dark background. Next, further simplify it to make a submark logo
that might be used as an icon or button. You might utilize just the
initials of your company name; they should be short and simple
because they are frequently truncated when used. Remember to
make multiple versions so that they can be used with both light and
dark backgrounds. In certain cases, you might want to eliminate the
background, while in other cases; a circle can help it stand out
more. Try out various kinds and store them all in a file in case you
need them. It would be wise to include circle logos in the group if
you have already generated an oblong logo and square submark
logos. These appear nice in the corners of social graphics and
function well as circular buttons, icons, and social media profiles.
Add a circle from the Canvas Shapes section to accomplish this. You
may safely use any of the shapes added to this section for your logo
because they are all free to use and were made by Canva. Next,
make two versions of your submark logo by switching up the colors.
Before long, you'll discover that your Canva account has amassed an
impressive collection of submark logos if you keep practicing this.
They are all helpful in various contexts, so be sure to protect them.
You are not required to adhere to this style or color scheme. As your
company expands, your style changes and your firm undergoes
evolution, your logo should also adapt to suit your needs. Therefore,
be sure to regularly examine your logo to ensure it accurately
captures your brand. You now know where to look for Canva logo
designs and how to alter them using color, text, fonts, and shapes.
Additionally, you now know how to design a unique logo from
scratch by making a custom-sized template. You now know more
about Canva licenses and the reasons for the inability to trademark a
logo made using Canva. Finally, you now understand the rationale
behind the necessity of submark logos as well as how to put
together a set of custom submark logos for your company. After
focusing solely on creating logos in this chapter, let's move on to
something more enjoyable and see how to use Canva to design
various graphics for our social media profiles and businesses.

Activity
● Create a logo with the use of Templates
● What are the guidelines for brands when creating logos
● What are the contents you cannot trademark
● Create diverse logos
 CHAPTER 8
CREATING GRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL
MEDIA USING CANVA
You're going to make some social media visuals in this chapter,
which makes it enjoyable. Open Canva on your computer, read this
chapter thoroughly and then start utilizing these helpful designs to
get started with many of the functions in the app. You may use them
for social media, for actual printed things like business cards, or
commercials.

About Pages
Adding, duplicating, and deleting pages
Add, duplicate, or remove pages to manage your design pages. The
following sections contain extra information about pages.

Adding new pages

In scrolling view: Click Add page in the top corner of a page to
add a new page following your current one.
In thumbnail or grid view: When your mouse is hovering on
a page or after the last page, click the Add or Plus button.
● To toggle between the scrolling and thumbnail views, select
the Show Pages or Hide Pages option located at the
editor's bottom.
● Click the Grid View icon in the editor's lower right
corner to activate Grid View.

Up to 350 pages can be found in a design. As a solution, you can

make a new design if you require more. Download both designs, and
then use any file merger to combine them.

Duplicating pages
In the scrolling view: Choose a duplicate page on the upper
corner of a page. In thumbnail or grid view: To choose a
page, click on it.
● Holding down the Ctrl or Command keys on your
keyboard while clicking on other pages can allow you
to choose numerous pages.
● Click the Duplicate page from the toolbar that appears
above the editor.

Shortcuts: To copy and paste a page after clicking on its thumbnail,

press Cmd + C on a Mac or Ctrl + C on a Windows computer.
To toggle between the scrolling and thumbnail views, select the
Show Pages or Hide Pages option located at the editor's
bottom. Click the Grid View icon in the editor's lower right corner
to activate Grid View.

Deleting pages
In the scrolling view: Choose the Delete page in the upper
corner. In thumbnail or grid view: To choose a page, click on
it.
 ● Holding down the Ctrl or Command keys on your
keyboard while clicking on other pages can allow you
to choose numerous pages.
● Select "Delete page" from the toolbar that is above the
editor. If a page is the only one left in your design, it cannot be
deleted.

To toggle between the scrolling and thumbnail views, select the

Show Pages or Hide Pages option located at the editor's
bottom. Click the Grid View icon in the editor's lower right corner
to activate Grid View.

Rearranging pages
In the scrolling view: choose the upwards or downwards arrow icons
at the top of your design to move pages either upwards or
downwards. In thumbnail or grid view: To reposition the chosen
page, click and drag it. To toggle between the scrolling and
thumbnail views, select the Show Pages or Hide Pages option
located at the editor's bottom. Click the Grid View icon in the
editor's lower right corner to activate Grid View.
Adding page tiles
It's beneficial to provide your page titles when releasing
designs as websites.
● To choose a page, click on it.
● Click Notes in the editor's lower right corner.
● Click on the Add page title next to the page number on
the top area of the side panel.
● Put the title of the page here.
Copying pages from one design to another
You may quickly combine your designs by simply copying
pages between them.
● Include a new page in your layout.
● Select Projects from the side panel of the editor.

● Select the Designs tab.

● To replicate a design, click on it. Click on the page you wish to
copy if the design consists of more than one page. It will
instantly be included in the design you are currently working
on.
Using Page transitions
Use page transitions to improve your designs in movies and
presentations. You may apply transitions to any Canva
designs you create, except Docs.
● Click the Show Pages tab at the editor's bottom to
switch to the thumbnail view if you aren't already.
● Click the icon when you move your mouse pointer over
a page thumbnail at the editor's bottom. Or, move the
cursor over the thumbnails of the pages.
● Select "Add transition."
● Move the mouse pointer over a transition to see a preview of
it.
● Click on a transition from the list of possibilities to
apply it. More transition options will show up on the
side panel based on whatever one you select.
● To change the length of the transition, either use the number
box or the Duration (seconds) slider. The duration can be
changed from 0.1 to 2.5 seconds.
● Decide on your transition path. Depending on the transition
style you choose, these options change.
To update the design pages, click or tap the icon between them.
Based on the transition you used, the icon will change.

Page view settings

As you create on Canva, you have control over how your design
pages appear. Open an existing design or create one, then consult
the sections below.

Zooming in or out
To zoom in or out, click and drag the slider located at the
bottom of the editor to the right or left. It also has a % box
next to it that you may click.
● You will be zoomed in by higher values and out by lower
values.
 ● Fit will choose the editor's optimal fit for your design pages.
● Fill will enlarge your design to match the width of the browser
window.
Switching to the timeline view
● Select the Show Pages tab located at the bottom of the
editor. Your pages will appear in a timeline that you can scroll
through and quickly navigate between.
● The Duration button can also be used to alternate between
the thumbnail and timeline views. You may now edit your
design in the same way as a video.
● To make your page timeline invisible, click the tab once
again.
Switching to grid view
Click the Grid view icon from the editor.
You may simply manage your pages from here:
● Hover your cursor over a page and select the More icon to
add, duplicate, or remove pages.
● You may just drag and drop pages to reorganize them. A blue
line that shows where the page will land when you drop it will
appear when you drag a page.
● To conceal pages, select the icon.
● To expose pages, select the icon.

Double-clicking any page will bring you back to the editor mode, as
will clicking the Close grid view icon.

Navigating pages
Choose the Go to page button at the bottom of the editor and enter
the desired page number.
Page Orientation
Currently, there is no way to change the orientation of a design
page. Resize & Magic Switch is a workaround that allows you to
resize your page by varying the width and length values. Canva Pro,
Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits are the
plans that offer Resize & Magic Switch. Canva Docs does not
currently support it.

Use Resize and Magic Switch to

change width and height values
● Select the Resize & Magic Switch option from the top
menu.

● Choose Custom size in the Resize section.

● Change the numbers for Width and Height, and then press
on.
● Decide which resizing method to use. You can only resize your
current design when using the Canva Button to design on a
partner site.
Select File from the top menu to reverse the resizing. After choosing
Version History, choose Before Resize.

You're most likely designing on a Canva Doc if you're not able to find
Resize & Magic Switch even on Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for
Education, or Canva for Nonprofits. Although Canva Docs doesn't
support Resize & Magic Switch just yet, you can turn your Canva Doc
into a presentation.

Designing with AI (Magic Studio)

Using AI image generation apps
Give your desired image a description, and then watch it come to
life! Discover the image-generating applications available on Canva:
Imagen by Google Cloud and DALL·E by OpenAI.

What are AI image-generation apps?

With just a brief description and AI picture production applications,
you may quickly produce original graphics. Unable to locate the ideal
photo? Enter your search terms and watch as your words take on
distinctive visuals. You can take an idea from your mind and
transform it into a professional photo, 3D image, sketch, and more
with the help of the greatest AI image generation tools available on
Canva.

How do I use DALLE by OpenAI?

● Click Apps in the editor side panel.
● Choose DALL·E under Create something new.

● Include a thorough explanation of the pictures that need to be

created.
● Press the Generate button. Either wait for the outcome or
select Cancel.
● To add an image to your design, click on it.
● To create a fresh collection of photos, enter a new question
and choose Generate once more.
How do I use Imagen by Google Cloud?
● Click Apps in the editor side panel.
● Choose Imagen under Create something new.
 ● Include a thorough explanation of the pictures that need to be
created.
● Press the Generate button. Either wait for the outcome or
select Cancel.
● To add an image to your design, click on it.
● To create a fresh collection of photos, enter a new question
and choose Generate once more.
What are the limitations of AI image-
generation apps?
● DALL·E and Imagen by Google Cloud have three uses available
to Canva Free users.
● There are 25 monthly uses for DALL·E and Imagen by Google
Cloud for users of Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for
Nonprofits, and Canva for Education. This cap applies to each
user and is updated on the final day of the month at midnight
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
● This isn't considered a use if your text prompts doesn't
produce an image.
● The number of uses remaining will be displayed as a counter
at the foot of the sidebar.
● It merely needs the text you typed as guidance. Your results
will be better the more particular you are.
● Using particular terms and phrases is how it functions best.
What can I use AI image generation apps for?
With just a brief text prompt and Google Cloud's DALL·E and
Imagen, you can quickly create images. Enter your search terms and
wait for fresh photos to be created.
These are some suggestions for these applications;
● Create an image in a matter of seconds that is either
nonexistent or unavailable through your media repository.
● To swiftly test and explore a new thought or idea, visualize it.
● Make genuinely unique pictures and promotional materials.
 ● Using text prompts, generate ideas, look for inspiration, and
delegate some of the preliminary creative thinking.
● Unleash your imagination and express yourself.
Who owns the copyright in AI-generated
images?
Since it is unclear how AI-generated works should be
treated following copyright laws, there is no simple solution.
The responses may differ according to the nation in which
you reside.
● As of right now, DALL·E and Imagen by Google Cloud do not
grant us any copyright claims over the photographs you create.
● The photos you make with DALL·E and Imagen by Google
Cloud are your property, subject to your compliance with your
terms, as agreed upon between you and Canva. This does not,
however, imply that you are the exclusive owner or copyright
holder of the pictures.
● You grant Canva permission to host the photos you create on
their site and use them to promote their products as stated in
their Terms.
How is Canva moderating these apps and
ensuring safe use?
Canvas's principles guide how they create their goods, interact with
the community, and have an effect on the world. Their goal is to
guarantee that members of their community feel secure when using
their platform to create and engage with content. They have
implemented several safeguards to guarantee that their community
can use their AI picture creation apps responsibly and safely. This
includes automatically checking input prompts for phrases that could
cause unsuitable images to pop into your head. You can also notify
them of any dangerous photos.
Erasing or retouching pictures
Do you see anything unpleasant in your picture? With the Magic
Eraser, you can quickly erase or retouch them. Users of Canva Pro,
Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits can
access Magic Eraser. In the same image, this feature cannot be
utilized with Magic Edit, Background Remover, or Autofocus.

Erasing or retouching pictures from projects

● Click Projects from the side panel of the homepage.

● From the Uploads folder or the Images tab, select the

picture you wish to alter. The image editor will launch.
● Click Magic Eraser under the Effects tab in Tools.
● Click any object or objects in the photo by selecting the Click
tab.
● To brush over an object, you can alternatively use the Brush
tab. It can be used to narrow down the choice you made while
using the Click option. Drag the slider to adjust the brush
size. Note: Zooming and undoing or redoing brush strokes are
not supported while in this mode.
● To remove all selections and begin anew, click Clear.
● After selecting Erase, watch as the picture is processed.

● Choose Save to Canva to save the modifications. The

altered picture will be stored in the Uploads folder and on your
Images page as a distinct file.
● Click Download to save a copy of the revised version to your
device.
You can also get the following done in the photo editor;
● By choosing the Undo and Redo arrows, you can reverse
and redo photo adjustments.
● Choose Reset Tools to reset the image.
● To compare the altered photo with the original, choose
Compare and hold it down.
● Choose Use in a design to include the altered photo into
a design.
Erasing or retouching pictures from the editor
● To modify a photo, click on it. Clicking on images put to
frames and grids is another option.
● Click Edit photo from the editor toolbar.
● Navigate to Effects and choose Magic Eraser from Magic
Studio.
● Click any object or objects in the photo by selecting the Click
tab.
● To brush over an object, you can alternatively use the Brush
tab. It can be used to narrow down the choice you made while
using the Click option. Drag the slider to adjust the brush size.
Note: Zooming and undoing or redoing brush strokes are not
supported while in this mode.
● To remove all selections and begin anew, click Clear.
● After selecting Erase, watch as the picture is processed.
● Click Reset Tools to reset edits.
● In the side panel, click the back arrow next to Magic
Eraser to return to altering your design.

Using Magic Edit to add, replace,

and modify pictures
With a few clicks, you can quickly eliminate distractions from your
images or add new elements. Brush over the areas you want to
change and then describe the additions you want to make to
your photos to magically transform them.
● Select the photo you wish to edit from the editor.
 ● Click Edit Photo on the toolbar, and then choose Magic
Edit from Magic Studio.
● Click any object or objects in the photo by selecting the
Click tab.
● To brush over an object, you can alternatively use the Brush
tab. It can be used to narrow down the choice you made using
the Tap option.
● To remove all selections and begin anew, click Clear.
● Click Generate after describing the changes you wish to make
to the brushed area.
● After the edit has been processed, wait and choose from the
options.
● To be completed, press Done.
Brushing over your image
Zooming and removing or redoing brush strokes are not
supported while in this mode.
● Once you've selected Magic Edit, select the Brush tab and
brush the desired area of the picture with your cursor.
● By dragging the slider to the left to increase or decrease the
brush size, you may adjust it.
● After finishing, select Reset brushing to begin again or
continue to move on to the following stage.
Try to brush a region that closely resembles the shape of the thing
you're adding while you're brushing shapes. As an illustration:

Tennis ball - brush a round area

Pencil - brush an elongated area
Tree - brush an area roughly in the shape of a tree

Sometimes thin brushings yield ineffective outcomes. Additionally,

keep in mind to brush adjacent items to aid in determining the
perspective and light direction. When editing, experiment with
zooming in and out of the picture for the best effects.
Make a description of what to generate
Enter the text you want to add or modify in the brushed
area in the text box, then click Generate.
● Steer clear of adding hands, faces, texts, or flags; they might
not appear correct.
● Try employing comparable commands, such as "change jacket
to blue" or "make the jacket look like it's made of fur," when
altering an object's color or material.
● Brush over the entire image or pick every object to alter the
scenario or image style.
● Just the area you want to modify should be brushed. To add a
hat to a person, for example, brush solely over the desired
area for the hat.
● Repeat the process, adding one item at a time. For example,
add one balloon at a time if you want to add a lot.
● Keep the size out of the prompt. Instead, brush a broader
region. For instance, brush the entire space you want the bird
to occupy rather than writing "A large bird."
● Celebrities and well-known businesses should not be added
since they can be prohibited due to copyright issues.

Using Magic Write to generate text

Discover Magic Write's features and how to use it as a tool and
assistance for writing. Text in English, Spanish, Portuguese,
Indonesian, French, Thai, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, German,
Vietnamese, Chinese (3), Polish, Dutch, Korean, Malay, and Tagalog
is supported by Magic Write.

What is Magic Write?

Magic Write is an AI-powered writing aid that makes it simple and
quick for anyone to produce written material. It is useful for a
plethora of purposes, including social media posts, business plans,
blogs, websites, journals, poetry, and creative writing. Depending on
the text prompt you give, it can produce lists, outlines, phrases,
paragraphs, and more.

Generate from a text prompt

● Make a new design or open an old one.
● On the page, select the Quick Actions button located in
the lower-right corner. To use the Quick Actions shortcut,
you can alternatively type /.
● Choose Magic Write by clicking on it.

● Type the text you wish to produce, or describe it.

● Press the Generate button. Real-time results generation will
take place.
● To stop, click Stop Generation or hit Esc on your
keyboard.
● Choose Insert to add the created text to your design or
Retry to generate the output once more.
What Magic Write can be used for
With Magic Write, you can quickly create material based on a
straightforward text prompt. Enter your search term and see if a
blog post or cover letter pops up on the screen. It reduces the
amount of time you need to write by allowing you to go directly from
an idea to editing.
● Brainstorm ideas: Do you know what you want to write about
but find it difficult to begin? Write a blog, generate ideas,
develop a company strategy, begin a marketing campaign,
 compose an email, publish on social media, or do anything in
between using Magic Write. Some examples include;
○ List potential marketing concepts for a new line of
running shoes and justify each one.
○ tweets announcing the release of a new phone app
alarm clock
○ 20 interview questions to ask a social media marketing
professional
○ Create a clever tagline for a furniture firm that offers
eco-friendly options.
○ Describe how to cultivate a lemon tree step-by-step.
● Write anything you want in seconds: Reduce the amount of
time you spend typing and go directly to editing. Magic Write
creates customized text based on your instructions; all you
need to do is modify and proofread the finished product.
Examples include;
○ The next quarter’s social media strategy.
○ This fun Twitter post announces a new range of
products.
○ The benefits of Canva are explained in a blog post.
Magic Write is exceptional but it doesn't come without its
limitations;
● It only makes use of information and data through mid-2021.
This implies that there's a chance some of the generated text
has inaccurate information.
● All it needs to know is the text you typed or used in the piece
of writing. The more context and guidance you provide, the
better the outcome.
● It could produce unreliable or repetitive text.
● Its input limit is 1500 words, while its output limit is
approximately 2000 words. This implies that the text that is
generated may end in a sentence.
● Magic Write is exclusively available to teachers and
administrators of Canva for Education. Students can't access it.
Selecting and editing the text in your pictures
with Grab Text
Allow Grab Text to be used to alter text in photos. Things that were
once unchangeable, like worksheets in a book, are now modifiable.
For those of you who are professionals and wish to quickly switch up
your content, this is revolutionary. Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva
for Education, and Canva for Nonprofit may all use Grab
Text. Canva Docs, Video, China, and the Photo Editor outside
of the Editor do not support this feature.
● To modify a photo, click on it.
● Click Edit pictures in the quick actions toolbar, and then
choose Magic Studio.
● Click Grab Text under Magic Studio.

● Choose the text that needs to be processed. Go to the All

Text tab if you want to extract all of the content.
● Press Grab.
When the text is straight and not slanted, Grab Texts performs best.
This can be adjusted by the way the camera is held such that an
image is taken without perspective distortion—that is, straight down
from above. An alternative would be to scan the paper and post it to
Canva.
Limitations of Grab Text
● It is currently not possible to apply enhanced text formatting
options like bold, italic, or underlining.
● Certain text on a picture or document might not be readable.
● Multi-page documents, non-Latin scripts, rotated text, and
arching text are not supported at this time.
● Grabbed texts may seem odd on photos if the transparency is
altered.
● Using this AI feature could result in a brief technical issue.
● You are unable to process multiple pages or pictures with a
single click at this time.
● Grab Text attempts to align and position the text in the image
using a typeface that is comparable to it. This doesn't always
operate flawlessly. When this occurs, choose the text and
format it according to your requirements.
● Words are occasionally not recognized by Grab Text. When
that occurs, you can add a new text element from the
Elements panel and use Magic Eraser to manually remove it
from the image.
● Occasionally, Grab Text leaves minute textual artifacts in the
picture. You can use a Magic Eraser to get rid of them when it
happens.
● Grab Text occasionally generates text from drawings or
patterns. When that occurs, just remove it. Only Latin text is
compatible with Grab Text.
Making your photo selectable and
customizable with Magic Grab
You may quickly resize, rearrange, and alter any object in your photo
while maintaining its background in your designs by selecting it.
Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for
Nonprofit may all use Magic Grab. Canva Docs, Video, China,
and the Photo Editor outside of the Editor do not support
this feature.
● To modify a photo, click on it. Note: Images in frames, grids,
or page backgrounds are not supported by Magic Grab.
● Click Edit Photo on the editor toolbar, and then choose
Magic Grab from the Magic Studio tab.

● Click any object in the picture while you're on the Click tab.
● To brush over an object, you can alternatively use the Brush
tab. It can be used to narrow down the choice you made while
using the Click option.
● To remove all selections and begin anew, click Clear.
● After clicking Grab, watch as your photo is processed.

● Lastly, regardless of the background of the picture, drag the

subject of your photograph into the ideal location and adjust or
resize it as needed.
● In the side panel, click the back arrow next to Magic Grab
to return to editing your design.
The Magic Grab button can be used to return to the previous image
you were working on, or you can use the undo keyboard shortcut to
go back to that point in time. Though they are used differently,
Magic Grab and Background Remover separate the subject of the
picture. With Magic Grab, you may select any object in the picture
and manipulate it while preserving the background. On the other
hand, backdrop Remover eliminates the backdrop of the image,
leaving just the subject. Using Magic Grab and Magic Eraser, you
may extract objects from images. You can use Magic Grab to remove
an object from a picture so you can resize, reposition, or utilize it in
another design. However, Magic Eraser allows you to erase any
object in a picture.

Using Magic Media to create photos

and videos
Specify the picture or video you would want to see, and then see it
materialize! With Magic Media, you can take a description and turn it
into an image, graphic, or video with the style and size you want.
Magic Media is available through the editor or the webpage.
● Go to Apps and type Magic Media into the search field to
discover it on the homepage. Next, hit the keyboard's Enter
key. Select Magic Media by clicking. You have the option to
utilize the app in its current design or in a new one when the
window appears.
● From the editor, choose Elements > AI image generator to
get to it. If you have previously selected magic media, it will
show up under the line below apps. If not, it will automatically
show up under the Apps tab "more from Canva" section.
Using Magic Media’s Text-to-Image
● Click the Elements button in the editor side panel.
● Click Generate your own under AI image generator, then
click Open when the window appears.
● The line below apps will change to reveal a Magic media tab.
 ● Give the image you wish to view a description by going to the
Images tab. It would be preferable if you could give more
specifics.
● Select the aspect ratio and style.
● Select "Generate Image."
● Click on the produced image to include it in your design.
● To produce an additional image, choose Generate once
more.
To produce more photographs that resemble a certain image, click
the More button next to it and choose Produce more images that are
equivalent to this one.

Using Magic Media’s Text to Video

● Click the Elements button in the editor side panel.
● Click Generate your own under AI image generator,
then click Open when the window appears.
● The line below apps will change to reveal a Magic media tab.
● Choose the Videos tab and type the desired video's
description. It would be preferable if you could give more
specifics.
● After selecting the Generate video button, give your video
one to two minutes to process.
● Click the created video to add it to your design.
● To start a new video, choose Generate once more.
Each produced video will have a watermark in the lower right corner
and last for four seconds. Try changing your description or verifying
your internet connection if you encounter a problem when utilizing
the service. It's also important to note that Magic Media offers you a
variety of stylistic options to select from when creating an image.
Additionally, you can choose the size or aspect ratio that you like.

Using Magic Media’s Text to Graphics

● Click the Elements button in the editor side panel.
 ● Click Generate your own under AI image generator,
then click Open when the window appears.
● The line below apps will change to reveal a Magic media
tab.
● Give the graphics you wish to view a description by going to
the Graphics tab. It would be preferable if you could give more
specifics.
● Select a look.
● To generate visuals, click the button.
● Click on the produced visuals to include them in your
design.
● Choose Generate once more to generate a new graphic.
To produce more images that resemble a certain image, click the
More icon next to the image that you like most and choose
Generate a similar one.
Below are certain limitations of Magic Media;
● Users of Canva Free get access to 50 lifetime uses for Magic
Media's text-to-picture and 5 lifetime uses for videos.
● Magic Media's Text to Image tool is available to Canva Pro,
Canva Teams, Canva for Nonprofits, and Canva for Education
customers for 500 monthly usage. On the final day of each
month, at midnight Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), this
restriction is refreshed.
● Magic Media's Text to Video is available for 50 monthly usages
to Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for Nonprofits, and
Teachers and Admins on a Canva for Education subscription.
On the final day of each month, at midnight Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC), this restriction is refreshed.
● This is not considered a use if your text prompts does not
result in the creation of an image or video.
● Text to Video from Magic Media creates one video and
qualifies as one use.
● The number of uses remaining will be displayed as a counter
at the foot of the sidebar.
● It merely needs the text you typed as guidance. Your results
will be better the more particular you are.
 ● Using particular terms and phrases is how it functions best.
With just a text prompt and Magic Media, you can quickly create
images and videos. Enter your search terms, select your desired size
and style, and then wait while it creates your image and videos.
These are some suggestions for these applications.
● Create an image in a matter of seconds that you can't find
anywhere, not even in the media library.
● To swiftly test and explore a new thought or idea, visualize it.
● Make genuinely unique photos, videos, and marketing
materials.
● Using text prompts, generate ideas, look for inspiration, and
delegate some early creative thinking.
● Unleash your imagination and express yourself.

Using Quick actions

Make your search easier by using the Quick actions. Find
everything you need quickly to produce beautiful graphics
and get rapid access to features like Background Remover
and Magic Writer.
● Select Quick Actions by clicking on it. As an alternative,
you can hit / on your keyboard or CTRL + E (Windows)
or CMD + E (Mac).
● Type in the desired search term. As you type, relevant
suggestions will show up.
● Use your keyboard's arrow keys or scroll to look through the
suggestions. Opt for "See all" as well. This opens the side
panel with further suggestions.
● Use the keyboard shortcut ENTER to choose a proposal.
Using the Quick Actions button, what are your
options?
● Simply typing a keyword will yield results for elements,
images, photographs, templates, movies, and much
more.
 ● Get recommendations for design elements such as images,
typefaces, and graphics that go with your style.
● You can download and share your designs, add animations,
use Canva features like Background Remover and Photo Editor,
access your Projects folder, and much more by simply
pressing a single key.
● To add "heart" to your design, try using the / key on your
keyboard and typing the word.

By clicking the button in the lower right corner of the editor,

you can access the AI-powered assistant in case you need
assistance. Administrators can use the procedures listed below to
turn off the AI-powered assistant.
● Choose Settings.
● After choosing Permissions, choose Magic and AI.
Click the drop-down menu under who can the AI-powered assistant
create original content for? And pick an answer.

Create your writing style using

Magic Write
You can use this option to develop a unique writing style that
captures your voice and unique characteristics.

Saving your voice

● Choose a text in the editor. A floating toolbar will
appear.
● Press the forward slash "/" on your keyboard or click the Magic
Write icon, then choose Magic Write.
● Click on Switch Voice.
● Choose Add a voice.
● Complete the field "Add sample text here."
● Tap Voice Analysis. Your tone of voice is... part will display
the outcome.
 ● Enter your voice name in the upper section of the pop-up
window.
● To complete, click Save.
Using your saved tone of voice
● Choose the passage in which you wish to use your tone.
● The Magic Write button will appear on the toolbar; click it.
● Choose "Change tone."
● Choose the voice tone you have saved.
Edit your saved tone of voice
● Launch a layout.
● After choosing a text, hit the forward-slash ("/") on your
keyboard.
● Look up and choose Magic Write.
● Choose the desired voice to edit from the dropdown
menu.
● Select the Edit icon by clicking on the voice name.
● Hover your cursor over your voice name, select the Pencil
icon that shows up, and then type in your new voice
name to alter it.
● Simply add a new sample text and select Analyze voice
to create a new voice.
● To be done, click Save.

Deleting your saved tone of voice

● Launch a layout.
● After choosing a text, hit the forward-slash ("/") on your
keyboard.
● Look up and choose Magic Write.
● Pick the voice you wish to remove from the dropdown menu.
● Tap the icon for the trash.
● To confirm, click Delete.
Creating a Profile Frame
You may use a profile frame as a graphic on your social media
accounts to highlight yourself and your company. Since it's
frequently the first thing a potential customer sees when visiting
your profile page or business, it's a smart idea to use it. You can use
Canva to create a Facebook profile size template, which should work
for other networks where you can add a profile image. Its
dimensions are 1500 by 1500 pixels. Type in or search for Profile
Frame under the Create a Design bar at the top of your Canva
account to discover this size; it will show up in the dropdown. Once
you've located it, you might notice that the left side of the screen
has several templates that work well for frames. This is because
Canva will display the templates for the style you have selected to
view. An image is intended to be the backdrop of a profile frame. A
snapshot of yourself that looks natural is the best kind for social
media. You do not need to utilize your brand here because
customers prefer to buy from people they know. You're ready to
make your frame after you have a beautiful picture of yourself. Since
circular designs work well with profile frames, let's start from scratch
and make a profile frame out of a colorful circle. If you look for
Circles in the Elements tab, a wide variety of styles will show up.
● The circle's color should be changed to match your branding
as the initial step.
● Once this is finished, create a textbox and enter your company
name in it. You may now utilize the capability of curved text.
This function is fantastic and ideal for profile frames.
● After making your selection for the text box, select the Effects
tab at the top.
● Choose Curve from the list of text styles that have now
emerged on the left. This will automatically bend your text.
Just lay it over the colored circle and adjust its length to fit.
The curve's ratio can be changed with the Curve slide bar.
● If you used a darker color for the circle to make it stand out,
change the text color to white. Next, search for frames in the
Elements area and create a circle frame. Your photo will be
dropped into it by drag and drop.
● It looks like it's starting to come together. To make the photo
fit your new frame, enlarge it by dragging out its edges to
cover the colored circle. Then, utilize the Positions option to
send it to the rear.
● Although you can add more elements or your logo to the
frame, be aware that many profile areas for these photos are
rounded, thus adding anything to one of the four corners will
cause the template's corners to be cut off.
● You may now utilize your completed design by downloading it.
Designing a Facebook Banner
Facebook banners are a terrific method to promote your company;
you can add a picture to the area at the top of your page, group, or
personal profile for free. But banners frequently have size problems.
I'm frequently questioned about them and the proper way to size
them. When posted, Facebook banners created using the Canvas
size tool will appear somewhat grainy. This is a result of Facebook
compressing all pictures, even when you used the Canva and
Facebook-recommended template with the appropriate dimensions.

How do you get past this?

Your page or group banner will require a custom-sized template,
which you will need to make. When making your own Facebook
profile banner, keep in mind that Facebook frequently moves your
circular profile image from the left to the center and back again,
occasionally obscuring the text on your banner. Due to the profile
image taking up more space on mobile devices than it does on
desktops, this is particularly noticeable. It would be helpful to have
two banners prepared, one with your information on the right and
one with it in the center, so you can switch them out in case the
profile picture moves.

Groups and Page banners

First and foremost, it's a good idea to receive the accurate size from
Facebook; to find the most recent sizes, search Google.
Most times the specification below is usually obtainable;
● On PCs, 820 x 312 pixels
● 640 x 360 pixels on mobile devices
As you can see, there are differences between desktop and mobile,
therefore this must also be considered. Once you have your sizes,
triple the largest width and tallest height, which equals 820 x 360
pixels. The dimensions of 2,460 x 1,080 pixels are what you will
need to work with while designing your template. This will assist in
covering both desktop and mobile devices, and by tripling them, it
will aid in producing a clearer image following Facebook's upload
compression. To build a personalized template, click Build a Design
and enter these numbers. Finding the safe place will allow you to
add all of your vital information here, knowing that it will be
accessible on desktop and mobile screens before you even begin to
create. You must add two squares to do this. To make the two
numbers you have for desktop and mobile work on your new
template, triple them.
● 2,460 x 936 pixels on computers
● 1,920 x 1,080 pixels on smartphones
Drag the corners to the initial measurements after adding a square
from the Shapes section. You will notice the numbers in the black
box when you drag out the corners. Overlay both of the additional
square shapes in the center of your template, and then repeats with
the second set of dimensions. Now make the necessary adjustments
to one's Transparency settings so that the other is visible
underneath. Now that a square has formed in the center of the two
larger squares, you know where it is safe to design your banner.
Cover this space with a light-colored square, and then secure it to
stay in place until you've completed creating your banner. The two
squares you inserted at the beginning can now be deleted because
you are done using them. At this point, you can begin to add your
text, graphics, and other components, making sure to keep the most
crucial pieces contained inside the light-colored square. Add a
component or color block at the top and bottom after that. Since the
outside margins are still visible on desktop and mobile devices, this
extends beyond the central box. As an alternative, include a
background image that fills the full design. When you're done, it's
time to remove the light-colored square, unlock it, and view your
creation. When making your Facebook banner, make sure the
graphics complement your company's branding. It's effective to
include a photo of yourself so that your followers can relate to you.
Ensure that the information you provide stays in the middle.
Animated Instagram Story
Instagram stories are a great way to establish and advertise your
business because they are quite popular and generate a lot of
engagement. Additionally, you can use video, animation features, or
elements to animate your story. Stories that have some movement
to them perform better on Facebook and Instagram. But keep in
mind that Facebook also offers an Instagram story template.

Adding animation with the use of the Canva

features option
Take advantage of the Create a Design option to get the Instagram
story template size. Probably by now, you are aware that the left of
the design has a large number of templates for this size. Utilizing the
elements, text boxes, and photos, you may either start from scratch
or utilize an existing template. Use your branding whenever possible
when starting from scratch. To maintain consistency across your
design, make use of your branded graphics, typefaces, and color
schemes.
● Look for and include a grid in your template from the Elements
section. Verify that the image has four spaces in it; the
template will adjust the size automatically.
● Next, pick the frame in the upper-right corner and set its color
to white. Next, you may choose to search for photographs in
the Canva Photos collection or upload your photos. Use
pictures of your products if your company sells products. For
companies that provide services, look up Flatley in the Pictures
collection. Many of them are appropriate for services.
● Add a textbox to the white, top-right corner. Use the all-caps
function to type your company name, product, or service in
this box. Add another textbox below it and fill it with details. A
third textbox containing your contact information—your
website or social media handle—can then be added. The text
sizes must get smaller in size sequence.
Click the Animate tab at the top to add animation. Now that
motion has been added to the entire design, you can see how each
option will appear on your template by hovering over it. Select your
favorite, and then use it to advertise your business on social media.
You can choose to animate a certain portion of your design, such as
a text box, and leave the rest of the design static by selecting it and
clicking Animate. This will result in a more subdued movement. If
not, you have the option to include an animated element, which is
what we will now examine.

Creating a Business Card

Even in the contemporary world of technology, where everything is
moving online, business cards are still in use. Giving someone your
business card when attending networking events or in-person
meetings, for example, will assist ensure that people remember you
and your company? It doesn't have to be intricate or contain every
detail. That will work as long as you are clear about who you are
and what you do, and provide them with an easy means to get in
touch with you. Utilize the Create a Design tab's Business Card
size template as a starting point. You'll have a variety of shapes to
choose from, but remember to stay with the traditional size—the
first choice in the dropdown menu. Make sure you choose Show
Print bleed when printing this design so that it will be available
when needed, whether it is printed using Canva or by a different
printer. Put the information you want on your business card first. To
modify the font and text size of each part, add the following to
separate text boxes in the following order;
● Your name
● Your business name
● A short description of what you do
● Your contact email address
● Web address or social media handle
Move them over to the left. Make your name and business name the
main focal points of the business card by enlarging your name and
decreasing the size of your contact information after they have been
inserted. This site might be a touch boring, so add something in the
corner. You may even use a shape and change the color to give the
side a pop of your brand color. A line element can also be added to
the side where the textboxes align. After completing the main
information section, it's time to put together the front of your
business card by adding another page to this design. To create an
additional page, use the + sign located at the bottom of the main
page. This will be the front, so you can use your logo or have a
textbox with your company name on it. Use the same color as the
back for a straightforward yet impactful front, and then add a square
shape from the Elements area that spans the entire design. Keep
this blank and add a textbox along this shape with your company
name.
Finally, look for a pattern in the Elements area. For instance, look
for a bird pattern, add it to your design, make it the full width of the
page, and then make it white. Finally, send it to the back by
selecting the Position tab. When you're prepared to print your
business card, choose PDF print from the download menu.
After that, you'll be able to choose from the following
options:
● Crop lines and bleed indicate to the printer where the paper
should be trimmed. Flatten PDF combines all separate
elements into one.
● From the Color Profile dropdown menu, choose CMYK, which
is the color option compatible with all printers.
Printers frequently need all of these, so Canva has included them for
you. However, the CMYK option is exclusive to Pro users. You've
already made graphics for your business card and social media
accounts, but what about promoting your company? Let's look at
this design style next. Advertisements in magazines, pamphlets, and
local fliers are a terrific method to promote your business.

Creating a Magazine
Advertisements in magazines or pamphlets can be a great way to
promote your business and give you another venue to display your
work. Just as with business cards, when you construct your
advertisement, remember that it might be printed for a real
magazine. When you download it, make sure to use the Crop marks
and bleed, Flatten PDF, and CMYK options. Now, the publisher you
will be sending it to will determine the size of this one more than
you; they might have requirements about the size of your article or
advertisement. This is the point at which a unique design would be
required. You can adjust the measurement using the dropdown
menu in case they ask for it in millimeters or inches. It's time to get
your advertisement created once you have your blank design
template. Retain your branding throughout, keeping things
straightforward and uncomplicated. Since you are advertising your
company here, everything should be consistent with your brand.
Look up "ad" in the "Create a design" section if you're unsure of the
required size. It will display a poster size, which you may use as a
guide when you get the right specifications. Look for gradients in the
Elements section and pick one to use as a background. It would be
best if you could modify the colors to match your branding. Next,
add a single grid to the lower half of the template, where your main
image will go. Make sure the image overlaps the template's edge.
Look for "corporate ribbon" in the Elements section to locate the
ribbon element that runs across the middle. A wide variety of sorts
will show up. Although there are many different free elements
accessible, these specific elements are pro. Here, use the element to
stretch it over the breadth of the design to span the space between
the gradient color and the grid square.
Additionally capable of changing color, these components allow you
to apply your brand colors to them. After the design background is
set, you need to add two textboxes: one at the top for your
company name (be sure to enlarge it and select the all-caps option),
and one below for a brief description of your business. It's now time
to include the pictures. Go to the Elements menu, search for a Circle
frame, and add two to your design. You can use these for free. Drag
and drag your uploaded photos or ones from the Photos library into
the field. You must include your contact information last. To do this,
locate the square shape in the Elements section with rounded edges.
Next, use the white lines at the top to lower the shape's height so
that it resembles a button. Alter the shape's color to correspond with
your brand, and then include a textbox containing your contact
details. This can be your phone number, email address, web
address, or social network handle, depending on what would be
most convenient for someone to get in touch with you. You need to
have produced several images by now that you can use for your
company, such as a business card, an animated Instagram story, a
Facebook banner, a profile frame, and magazine or booklet
advertisements. You've discovered that Facebook reduces image
quality and that you can properly resize banners on the platform
while you've been making these. You've also learned how to use a
circle element to make a profile frame. You now know how to flatten
a PDF, apply bleed and crop marks, and make a print-ready business
card. You have also seen two distinct methods for adding animation
to a design. You have also considered making a poster in the form of
an advertisement, which entails locating several pieces to make use
of.

Activity
● Add and duplicate pages you have created
● Copy pages from one design to another
● Erase and retouch any picture you have in Canva
● With the use of Magic Write, generate text
● Edit the text in your pictures with the use of Grab text
● Create pictures and videos with the use of magic media
● Design a Facebook banner
● Create a business card and a magazine
 CHAPTER 9
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS AND
MARKETING STRATEGIES USING
VIDEO AND ANIMATION IN CANVA
Using audio and video to their fullest potential in your social media
posts and marketing materials will raise your profile and increase
your visibility. Social media sites like Facebook frequently favor posts
or videos with movement because people tend to see them more
and because moving photos are easier for us to record than still
ones. For that reason, your firm will benefit if you can produce
moving visuals.

Designing Presentations
With each new feature that is added, Canvas presentation
capabilities get better and better, enabling users to create visually
stunning and engaging presentations for both personal and
professional use. For those who design courses, facilitate training
sessions or Zoom meetings, or simply want to convey information
engagingly, they are fantastic. Canva has a variety of presentation
options, but we'll continue with the first one on the list,
Presentations (16:9). This will launch a blank presentation template
if you click on it. The pages in presentations may scroll along the
bottom of the screen instead of beneath one another. You can see
how the pages will function together in this fashion. Although you
can utilize shapes, photos, and objects to construct a presentation,
you also have the option of using numerous templates on the left
side that you can customize to your specifications. Discover which
one best fits your niche by using the search bar located at the top.
Many of the templates have more than one page when you click on
them.
 ● You may either select the ones you want to add one at a time
or add them all at once by selecting Apply all x pages. If
they are later determined not to be needed, they can each be
eliminated separately.
You have the option to include every page in your presentation.
These will now be arranged at the bottom, and you can modify the
text, photos, and colors on each page to fit your branding, just like
you would with any other Canva template. Select your branding
colors (if you have them configured in the PRO edition) by clicking
styles on the left, and then click Apply to all pages. This will ensure
that your branding appears throughout the whole presentation.
You'll see that this is beginning to look quite different already. After
updating your content, making any necessary page deletions, and
altering your graphics, it's time to decide how to deliver your
presentation.
On the present tab, you will find the following options;
● Standard: This is a fullscreen option that lets you navigate
the presentation at your own pace and go to the next page
whenever you're ready.
● Autoplay: You can choose the duration of each page's
playback. After that, it will automatically review your
presentation for you. This is likewise running in fullscreen.
● Presenter view: This one comes with two windows. The first
window can be positioned on the screen you intend to view.
With the second, you can show your audience information. You
can view your presentation pages and guiding notes in this
manner.
● Present and record: This option, which is my favorite, allows
you to record your presentation while you present it. It's ideal
for taped courses as it displays a little recording of you in the
corner. After you make your selection, the recording studio will
open. Before recording, you can verify the camera and
microphone settings here. This option likewise displays pages
along the bottom and comments on the right, but the output
will just display your short video in the corner of the screen
and fill the entire screen.
After the recording is complete, you may choose to download the
presentation to your computer for later use or share a link to it with
others. Keyboard shortcuts are just another feature of presentations
that I adore. Canva has included several keyboard shortcuts that
activate little animations all over the place. Press one of these keys
while you are giving a presentation to see what happens.
● C: Confetti
● D:Drum roll
● Q: Quiet emoji
● U: Curtains fall
● O: Bubbles
● B: Blur
● M: Mic drop

Adding and Editing Audio

On websites that support videos, like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok,
and others, adding audio to your design is common. However, you
might not want the original audio from the video to play on these
platforms. Alternatively, it's possible that you made a silent video. It
can be completed and made more enticing to your viewers with the
addition of audio. Once your design is open in Canva, you can access
the Audio and Video choices from the left menu. The Apps tab is
located in the very far left corner when you scroll down. Let's go
over how audio functions, where to locate various audio files, and
how to use them in your Canva design.

Adding audio tracks and sound effects

Select sound effects or audio recordings from the Audio menu and
use them in your projects. It's also possible to use and submit your
files. Up to fifty audio files can be layered and added to your design.
Please split your design by making duplicates and removing
unnecessary pages if they contain more than 50 tracks.
Adding audio using Canvas Audio Library
Add and modify audio like a professional; in the following
sections, you can learn about getting this done.
● Click the Audio tab on the editor side panel. To view it if
it's not there, click Apps first.

● Use the search bar or browse the categories. To view all of the
options, click See all next to each.
● To include a track in your design, click on it. Wherever your
play head (timestamp) is on the timeline at the bottom of the
editor is where the video template will appear if you're using
one.
Hover your cursor over a track in the editor side panel to view more
from an audio contributor. Once the icon displays, select View More
by contributor, which is located beneath the title.

Muting and deleting audio

● Select the audio to mute or remove by clicking on it on the
timeline at the bottom. Beneath the thumbnails of the pages is
a colored bar.
● From the menu bar above, choose (Volume) and then
(Mute) to mute.
● Right-click on the audio and choose the Delete track to
remove it.
Use the slider to muffle every audio track. Additionally, you can
change the selected audio track's volume by also using the slider.
Tracks that are premium or paid for will have a crown or a money
symbol attached to them.

Adding popular music to designs

You can simply incorporate popular songs directly into your design
with Canva's popular music collection, which contains over half a
million tracks.
● Click the Audio tab on the editor side panel. To view it if
it's not there, click Apps first.
● Look up works by title or name of the artist. Additionally, you
can browse or filter by genre.
● To add a track, click on it.
● Modify and cut the audio.
● Hover your cursor over a track in the editor side panel to view
more from the artist. Select View More by artist from the
menu by clicking the More button that displays
beneath the title.
Limitations of adding popular music
● Every popular song has maximum preview duration of 30
seconds and an extra duration of 60 seconds in a design.
● You may only utilize popular music for personal projects and
content. Wedding films, vacation vlogs, and birthday or holiday
cards are a few examples. You can include music in lesson
plans, homework assignments, and other resources for our
education customers. It is illegal to use popular music for any
kind of commercial endeavor, such as advertising or marketing
a service or product.
● Canva for Nonprofits, Canva Teams with 11 or more users
(including offline subscriptions), and free accounts are not
presently able to access popular music.
● For popular songs, one-time licenses are not available. If you
want to incorporate well-known music into your designs,
 upgrade to Canva Pro.
However, take note that a substantial portion of the songs in Canva's
popular music collection are currently from musicians who are signed
to Warner, Sony, or Merlin. If a specific track isn't available, it doesn't
currently exist in the library.

Adjusting volume, trim, and clip

audio tracks
You can make any necessary edits to your design after you've added
audio tracks. The process of altering audio tracks will vary
depending on the design template you are using. See the
information below for further details.

Editing audio tracks from the timeline

The video editor has a timeline when you use video templates. A
track that you've added to your design will appear on the timeline.

Adjusting track volume

● To edit the added track, click on it on the timeline.
● Click the volume icon located on the toolbar above the
editor.
● To adjust, use the textbox or slider.
Fading audio tracks
● To edit the added track, click on it on the timeline.
● Select Audio Effects from the toolbar located above the
editor.
● Use the text box or slider on the side panel to make
adjustments.

Trimming audio tracks

● To edit the added track, click on it on the timeline.
● Move the mouse pointer over it. You'll notice trim handles.
 ● To make changes, drag any of the trim handles.
Clipping audio tracks
● To edit the added track, click on it on the timeline.
● After the audio, click the symbol and choose Adjust.
● In the colored area of the sound bar, drag the audio waves.
The track's segments that fall inside this colored area will be
played by the design.

Adjusting track volume

● Click the track title in the editor's lower corner.
● Click the volume icon located on the toolbar above the
editor.
● To adjust, use the textbox or slider.
Fading audio tracks
● Click the track title in the editor's lower corner.
● Select Audio Effects from the toolbar located above the
editor.
● Use the text box or slider on the side panel to make
adjustments.
Clipping audio tracks
● Click the track title in the editor's lower corner.
● To select a specific portion of the music, drag the colored
segment along the sound bar on the editor toolbar
above.
Adjusting the audio track duration
Your design's duration will vary based on the length of any GIFs,
movies, and stickers you include. Your page will play for 11.0
seconds, for instance, if it has a video on it. It will play for five (5)
seconds if the page consists just of text and photos.
This can be adjusted as follows.
● To edit a particular page, click on it.
 ● Select the clock symbol from the toolbar situated above
the editor. As an alternative, you may select the Duration
button in the editor's bottom corner.
● Modify the duration or time using the textbox or slider.

Uploading media from your device

Utilize images, movies, or music files that you've uploaded from your
device into your creations. Additionally, you have the option to
import files from your cloud storage and social network
accounts.
● Choose the Uploads tab located in the editor side panel.
● To upload files, click the icon.
● Choose the files you wish to submit. Additionally, you can
drag them to the Uploads tab from your PC location.
● Click on your upload from the side panel to utilize it in
your design.
From the side panel on the homepage, choose Projects to view all of
your uploads. To view your projects, select your name from the
owner dropdown menu. Any owner can access all projects by
selecting the Uploads folder, from which they can be downloaded or
removed. Try using a different browser or device, or restarting your
browser if the Upload media button isn't working.

Manage uploads
Using Canva to manage uploads is a simple way to improve your
ability to make designs that are well-organized, effective, and
visually appealing. The procedures mentioned above make it simple
to upload, arrange, and remove media files, which will improve the
efficiency and productivity of your design workflow. You can keep
your workspace organized and productive whether you're
working on a little project or a major campaign by becoming
proficient with Canva's upload management feature.
● On the home screen, select Projects.
● To view your projects, select your name from the owner
dropdown menu, or choose Any Owner to view all
 projects.
● Select Uploads.
● Select the desired media file to manage by clicking on the
Images or Videos tab.
● Move the pointer over to the desired media file for
management.
● Click Download to start the download.
● Choose Move to Trash to erase something.
● To delete media files en masse, move the mouse over them,
select the checkboxes that show up, and then click the trash
can symbol at the bottom of the page.
Managing uploads from the editor
● Choose the Uploads tab located in the editor side panel.
● Move the mouse pointer over the media file that needs to be
managed.
● On the media thumbnail, click the More symbol.
● Click Download to start the download.
● Choose Move to Trash to erase something.
● Click Select Items to delete items in bulk. Click on other
files to select them. Then, to remove them, click the trash
can symbol at the bottom of the screen.

Extracting audio from your video

Take the audio out of the video and add it to your content! This
function gives adaptability to your creative process, whether your
goal is to keep the speaker's voice throughout a B-roll footage that
transitions to captivating graphics, or if you want to create a
podcast-like format by extracting audio and deleting the video
entirely.
Learn how to take the audio out of your videos here:
● Launch a pre-existing design.
● Click the video with a right-click, and then choose Extract
Audio.
 ● To see the Trim Handles, hover your cursor over the
audio.
● To make any necessary audio adjustments, drag the Trim
Handles.
Purchasing and getting licenses for pro audio
tracks
When added to designs or the Audio tab in the editor,
professional audio tracks display a crown icon.
● Start the design with high-quality music.
● Choose Sharing from the editor menu bar.
● Choose "Download."
● Click on the File type dropdown and choose MP4 Video.
● If you intend to post your design to YouTube, click the
Connect social accounts link and choose Connect next
to the appropriate platform. To upload the video, you'll
need to sign in with the same account. Go to the following
step if not.
● Finish downloading or making your purchase.

Adding and Editing Videos

You can add and edit videos in Canva to add a variety of multimedia
content to your designs. By following the above steps, you can easily
integrate, trim, and customize videos in your Canva projects.
Whether you're using Canva for social media posts, presentations, or
marketing materials, learning how to edit videos will help you create
engaging and professional content.

Adding and replacing videos on designs

You can enhance your Canva designs using movies in several ways.
Videos will not be available if you are using the Canva Button to
design on a partner website.
Adding videos from the library
A design may have up to 350 videos in total. Canva Pro, Canva
Teams, Canva for Education, and Canva for Nonprofits customers get
free access to all stock videos. For information on video licenses, see
the Media License Agreement.
● Click the Videos tab in the editor side panel. Click Apps
first if it's not there.

● To view the available videos, click the See All button next to
a category. To search for videos, you may also put terms into
the search bar and press the Enter or Return keys on your
keyboard. Free samples are labeled as such, but premium or
purchased samples have a crown Pro.
● To include a video in your design, click on it.
Adding your uploaded videos
● Click the Uploads tab in the side panel of the video
editor.
● After clicking "Upload media," choose the videos you wish
to upload. To upload the files, you may also drag them to
the Uploads tab.
 ● To incorporate an uploaded video into your design, click on it.

Replacing videos on templates

● To find videos, use the Uploads or Videos tab from the
editor side panel. If the Videos tab is absent, click Apps
first.
● To replace a video on the template, click and drag it to the
desired location.
Creating and editing videos
From product demos to instructional videos, Instagram to Facebook
posts, TikTok to Twitch broadcasts, you can create and edit videos
with anyone, anytime, and on any device. Thousands of pre-made,
high-quality templates are available to help you get started.

Using video templates

● Click Video on the Canva site, just beneath the search box.
● To view the various templates, hover your mouse over the
type of movie you wish to produce and select Browse
templates.
● Hover your cursor over one to see a preview, and then click
the more icon that appears. Click on Preview this
 template.
● Choose Customize this template to begin using the template.
After that, you will see the editor.

Trimming videos and changing

scene duration
You can make polished, business-like movies with Canva by trimming
videos and changing scene durations. You can handle video content
properly and make sure it is clear and interesting by following the
procedures listed below. Learning how to use these Canva tools can
improve your video editing skills and enable you to create high-
quality films for presentations, social media content, and marketing
campaigns.

Trim or lengthen videos

To offer yourself extra space to play around with your
design, you can crop or extend movies.
● Select the video that you wish to edit on your design.
● Click the symbol on the toolbar above the editor. Sections of
your video that are grayed out and highlighted will be shown
above the editor.
● To make the highlighted portion of the video shorter or longer,
drag any of the sliders on its ends.
 ● To save, select Done.

Trim videos instantly

Spend less time identifying pivotal moments in your films. With Auto-
trim or Highlight, you may quickly and accurately cut your films to
the most captivating segments.
For auto-trim, check below;
● Select the video that you wish to edit on your design.
● Click the trim symbol on the toolbar.

● For a single-trim to neaten the beginning and conclusion of

your video, choose Auto-trim.
● Await verification that the cutting has been done.
For highlights;
● Select the video that you wish to edit on your design.
● Click the trim symbol on the toolbar.
● To split up your video into several little segments, select
Highlights.
● Choose the clips you want to save from the panel on the
right. Decide the order you want them to be displayed.
● To add something to your highlights, click Add. The videos will
appear as distinct pages or sections on the timeline.
You can still personally trim the video if you'd like to change the
outcomes of Auto-trim or Highlights (see previous section).
Change video scene duration
Scenes will appear after the longest clip on a page when
using video templates. For instance, the scene will last 11.0
seconds if your page has a video that lasts 11.0 seconds.
● Click to select the scene you want to alter on your
timeline located at the bottom of the editor.
● Move the mouse pointer over it. There will be trim handles.
● To make the scene shorter or longer, drag them.
Navigating the video timeline
Using the arrow keys on your computer, you can go to
certain segments of your video.
● Press the right arrow key to advance.
● Use the left arrow key to go back.
To move more quickly, hit and hold the shift key while using
the arrow keys. Should the video editor not be visible to you, it
indicates that a video template is not being used. But fear not—you
can still tweak your design like that of a film. Just follow the
steps below;
● To choose the page you wish to update, click on it.
● Select the Duration button on the toolbar located
beneath the editor.
● To change the timing or duration of the page, use the
textbox or slider.
Editing element timing in your designs
Make changes to the appearance and disappearance of text
and other elements in your design.
● Make your design or make it available.
● Go to the timeline view.
● To see the timing of each element, select Duration from the
bottom panel.
● To edit an element, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
 ● Move the mouse pointer across the edge of the element
timeline. There will be trim handles.
● To change the element's duration and timing, drag the
handles to the left or right.
● Right-click on any component and choose Hide time to hide
its timing.

Using page transitions

Use page transitions to improve your designs in movies and
presentations. You may apply transitions to any Canva
designs you create, except Docs.
● Click the Show Pages tab at the editor's bottom to switch to
the thumbnail view if you aren't already.
● Click the icon when you move your mouse pointer over a
page thumbnail at the editor's bottom. Or, move the cursor
over the thumbnails of the pages.
● Select "Add transition."
● Move the mouse pointer over a transition to see a preview of
it.
● Click on a transition from the list of possibilities to
apply it. More transition options will show up on the side
panel based on whatever one you select.
● To change the length of the transition, either use the number
box or the Duration (seconds) slider. The duration can be
changed from 0.1 to 2.5 seconds.
● Decide on your transition path. Depending on the transition
style you choose, these options change.
To update the design pages, hover over or touch the icon between
them. Based on the transition you used, the icon will change.
Autoplay, loop, or adjust the speed
of a video
Quickly modify how videos playback within your designs. You may
adjust the pace, autoplay, and looping of a video directly within the
Canva editor. Whenever you design a whiteboard, presentation,
video, social media post, custom design, and more, you may access
these settings.

Autoplay a video when presenting

● Navigate to your Canva design.
● Choose the page thumbnail that contains the
automatically playing video.
● Choose the design's video element.
● Choose Playback from the toolbar of the editor.

● When presenting, choose Autoplay.

Loop a video when making a presentation

● Navigate to your Canva design.
● To loop a video, select the page thumbnail containing the
desired video.
● Choose the design's video element.
● Choose Playback from the toolbar of the editor.
● In the presentation, choose Loop indefinitely.
Speed up or slow down a video
● Navigate to your Canva design.
● To change the speed or slowness of the movie, select the
thumbnail of the page containing it.
● Choose the design's video element.
● Choose Playback from the toolbar of the editor.
● You can change the speed between the slowest (0.25x) and
fastest (2x) using the textbox or the video speed slider.

Importing Adobe Illustrator or

Photoshop files
Don't recreate your Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator designs on
Canva. Now all you have to do is import them to edit. Right now,
you can only access this using your desktop browser on canva.com.
From the homepage;
● To access the site, simply drag and drop your Illustrator or
Photoshop design.
● Click the Upload button located in the top corner of the
homepage banner. Either click browse or drag your file into
the Upload section.
● Click Projects from the homepage's side menu to access your
Uploads.
● To upload your file, either drag it onto the page or use the
Upload button.
When finished, select the Illustrator or Photoshop file to open it in
the Canva editor by clicking on it.
From the editor;
● Your Illustrator or Photoshop design can be dropped directly
into the editor.
● In the editor's upper corner, select File > Upload a file.
● Select the Uploads tab and then click Upload files from the
editor side panel.
● Drag & drop the files into the Uploads tab, or choose the
files you wish to upload.
Click the file from the Uploads tab in the editor side panel to
incorporate it into your design.
● From the side panel on the homepage, choose Projects.
● To view your projects, choose your name from the owner
dropdown menu, or choose Any Owner to view all
projects.
● Choose the Uploads folder to download or remove them as
well.
What you should expect when importing;
● The.ai and PSD file formats are supported.
● PSD files up to 300MB and files up to 100MB can be imported.
● Illustrator designs with up to 300 artboards can be imported
as a single design. Your design will be divided into 10 designs,
or 3000 pages if it has more artboards. Photoshop creations
have no bounds.
● 100 typefaces can be imported at a time.
● A page in Illustrator and Photoshop can only include 1200
images.
● Layered, gradient, and mask designs are supported; however,
some elements may be rasterized.
● Illustrator designs stored in "PDF compatible format" files are
the only ones that can be imported.
● Illustrator or Photoshop design can only be processed into a
flat or merged image if it contains a scan of documents or
designs. Its design or text cannot be separated for alteration.

Adding tags to your images, videos,

and designs for easier search
To make it easier to organize and locate your content, tag the
photos, videos, and designs you've uploaded.

Adding tags on media files

From the homepage
 ● Navigate to the Folders tab after selecting the Projects tab
from the homepage.
● On the Uploads tab, click on it. Choose the Images or
Videos tabs, depending on what you want to see.
● To tag a picture or video, hover over it and select the more
symbol.
● Choose Add tags and enter your desired tags. To add your tag,
hit enter after each tag.
● To save your tags, click the check icon.
From the editor;
● Navigate to the Uploads tab from the editor's side panel.
Choose the Images or Videos tabs, depending on what
you want to see.
● To tag an image or video, hover over it and click the icon
that shows up.
● Choose Add tags and enter your desired tags. To add your tag,
hit enter after each tag.
● To save your tags, click the check icon.
Adding tags on designs
From the homepage;
● Navigate to the Projects and Designs tabs on the
homepage.
● To tag a design, hover your cursor over it and click the more
button that shows up.
● Choose Add tags and enter your desired tags. To add your tag,
hit enter after each tag.
● To save your tags, click the check icon.
From the editor;
● Navigate to the Projects tab and then the Designs tab
from the editor's side panel.
● To tag a design, hover your cursor over it and click the more
button that shows up.
● Choose Add tags and enter your desired tags. To add
your tag, hit enter after each tag.
● To save your tags, click the check icon.
Click the pencil symbol, then the cancel icon that appears
next to the tag, to remove it. Choose the icon, and then click
the icon next to the tags to edit your tags. Use the search field
to type the tag you used and hit type to find your content using
tags. To ensure that the results only display the media and designs
you have uploaded, make sure you pick Projects.

Recording videos in the editor

You can now capture videos directly from within the Canva editor, in
addition to uploading your movies and using stock footage from the
library. When utilizing print design templates for brochures,
invitations, or posters, this feature won't work. Videos will not be
available if you are using the Canva Button to design on a partner
website.
Note however that this is only available on Google Chrome
and Safari browsers;
● Get the Uploads tab open.
● Select "Record yourself."
● Configure your microphone and camera on the resulting pop-
up. When prompted, make sure to grant your browser
permission to use the camera and microphone on your device.
● When you're ready, select Start Recording.
● When finished, click "End recording." Additionally, you can
restart or pause your recording as necessary.
● To save your movie and add it to the page where your design
is now shown, click Save and then return to editing.
Additionally, you have the option to Save, record again, or
discard the recording as needed.
Note however that you can also locate your video recording from the
videos that are underneath Uploads.
Recording and deleting talking
presentations
Take a video of yourself giving a presentation. Send your video link
to classmates, friends, coworkers, or even clients so they may watch
it at their convenience. In India, Talking Presentations (which
comprise Record Yourself and Present and Record) are not yet
accessible. Be aware that the Terms of Use prohibit using a VPN to
get around geographic restrictions.
● Select Present from the menu bar of the editor. Click on
Share first if you can't see it.

● Choose to record and present. Select Next.

● Click Enter a recording studio and provide Canva with
access to your camera and microphone.
 ● If you are using more than one device, choose the camera
and microphone you wish to utilize.
● To begin recording, click Start. Practice your presentation as if
it were in front of an audience.
● Click End recording in the upper right corner of the
presentation screen to end. Await the upload of your
recording.
● You can do any of the following on the following screen;
○ Provide a URL for your recording: Select "Copy link."
○ Get your recording here: Select "Download."
○ Remove the recording: Select "Discard."
○ After saving your recording, return to the editor: To
depart, click Save.
Return to the Present and Record option to locate your recording.
You can then download your recording, copy the URL to it, or
remove it.
If you've previously selected Save and Exit or Download and
would wish to remove your recording:
● Select the Sharing option.
● Choose to present and record.
● Choose to remove the recording.
Your recordings are also accessible through Uploads. Audio-only
recordings are located under the Audio tab, and video recordings are
located under the Videos tab.

Turn on closed captions when looking at

talking presentations
This is how you enable automatic captions when watching
talks in a presentation.
● Start Canva and open your presentation.
● After choosing Share, select Present and Record. Choose
More if you don't see the option.
● Click the Copy link.
● Navigate to the presentation link by opening a new tab.
 ● You can enable automatic closed captioning by selecting
(Show subtitles). You can choose to hide the subtitles by
selecting this option.
Below are the features not yet supported;
● Direct uploading to social media platforms like YouTube.
Instead, download your video and upload it to the desired site
using standard upload procedures.
● integrating as a video on a different Canva design. To
incorporate your video into another Canva design, download it
and upload it to Canva.
● Exporting lengthy audio files. Instead, include a link to the
recording.
● Putting videos on while taking a recording. Viewers can still
pause and resume playing the videos inside the recording even
after they begin to play automatically.
Adjusting element transparency
Experiment with element transparency to produce more
captivating designs. Backgrounds, text, objects, pictures,
and videos can all be used in this way.
● To edit an element, click on it.
● Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard while
clicking allows you to pick numerous objects at once.
● Select Transparency from the toolbar that is above the
editor.
● To make changes, click and drag the slider. Additionally, you
can provide a value in the adjacent field.

Downloading video as separate files

You can quickly download your designs as individual MP4
files.
● To download the design, open it.
● Click Share above the editor and choose Download.
 ● Choose the file format in which you wish to download your
design. Please choose MP4 Video if you use audio.
● Not required: If you would want to download your files one at
a time, check the Download pages as individual files.
● Select "Download." To download if you utilize any premium
elements, click Pay.

Adding Animation
An excellent substitute for adding video is animation. You may add
animation to turn your design into an MP4 file so that you still have
movement and a video for your social media networks if you don't
want to go to the trouble of filming a video or can't locate one on
Canva that would work for you. You may animate various parts of
your design and apply movement in a few different methods.
Animating the following is possible:
● Every element of the design
● a single text box
● individual components
● certain pictures and videos
Different alternatives will show on the left, depending on which
component of your design you select. Click Animate after selecting
any element, text box, or picture. You will be able to choose
between the two columns in a new animation box that will pop up
on the left, one for the item you chose and one for the full page. You
can see how each animation box will seem as you hover over it to
see it applied to your design. Hover your cursor over the Page
Animations option to get the same effect, but with the animation
applied to the full design. Aside from three extra image/video
options, the animations for elements, photos, and videos are
extremely identical. These are also available if you scroll to the
bottom and are particular to an image or movie. There are a few
new options, such as the Typewriter effect, but the text fields are
still somewhat different. These are unique to the text and have the
power to elevate your work. To give your design movement, you can
also incorporate stickers and animated components. You can find all
of these in the section on elements. Here, you may conduct audio
and video searches as well. Let's look at how to record straight into
Canva now that we know how to add audio and video.

Record Direct into Canva

When recording something to add to a Canva template, this is a
terrific option that can save you a lot of time. Normally, you would
have to pull out your camera, upload it to your computer, and then
use a third-party platform to add it. All of this has been eliminated
by the record direct option, which is also quite easy to use. You must
be on the design where you want to add the recording to locate the
function. To get started, add a little video to Canva. Navigate to the
menu on the left and choose Uploads to accomplish this. The Upload
Files button and the Record Yourself button are located below each
other in this section. Choose it. A new window will open, displaying a
miniature version of yourself in the bottom-left corner and your
template in the background.
There are four options above this window, which are as
follows:
 ● Filters and Effects: This is where you can edit your video
with various filters. Skin smoothing is the only effect that exists
at the moment.
● Change shape: This allows you to have a video that is
square or circular.
● Mirror Camera: With the use of this function, you may turn
or mirror the camera to ensure that any writing or text is read
correctly.
● Turn the camera off: By selecting this option, you can
record audio exclusively and switch off the camera.
Press Done when you've finished. The video will be processed by it
for you. Next, select the Save and Close tab located in the
upper-right corner. The video will immediately be included in your
design. Now all you have to do is drag and drop it to the desired
location, save, and download your completed, usable design. It
saves a ton of time to be able to record straight into Canva. As
shown in this chapter, you can also use any of Canvas's video
libraries and upload your own pre-recorded movies. And with that,
an exciting chapter has concluded. I sincerely hope you have found
it enjoyable and that you will utilize the video knowledge you have
acquired here. You have learned a lot about audio, video, and
animation in this chapter. You can now record directly in Canva,
search for and add movies and audio files, adjust a video's length,
crop it, and flip it. Adding different animations to the entire design or
specific parts of it was another skill you acquired. We then discussed
presentations. You are now able to make a presentation, show it,
record it, and include entertaining animations in the presentation.

Activity
● Add and edit audio
● Add sound effects to your design
● Add any popular or favorite music of yours to the design
● Adjust the volume of the audio tracks
● Extract audio from your video
● Trim your videos and alter scene duration
● Add tags to your images and videos
● Record videos in the editor
● Adjust element transparency
● Record directly into Canva
 CHAPTER 10
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES ON
GRAPHICS DESIGN
Designers utilize and incorporate design concepts into their work.
They are the key that separates good design from terrible in the field
of design, and they are immensely significant. You can develop a
clear idea of what a well-balanced, completed design should look like
by applying these ideas. Additionally, it will assist you in
distinguishing between well-thought-out designs and those that
merely appear incomplete.

Contrast
I have always cherished contrast. I'm an enthusiastic amateur
photographer, so I often hunt for chances to get pictures of places or
things that are incredibly contrasting. The contrast in your design is
the difference between two points, such as the main focal point and
the backdrop, where one is dark and the other is light. Using
contrast, you may direct the viewer's attention to the precise spot
you want it to be. It is enormous and small, soft and hard, bold and
thin, light and black. It's important to keep the contrast subtle so
that it blends in with the rest of your design and design flow, but
avoid going overboard with it.

Color
The most typical way that a design contrasts is by using color. Here's
an example of a simple black-and-white magazine cover. Even
though there is a lot of contrast between the two hues, they
complement the overall design nicely. Keep your color scheme basic
or consistent with your brand if you wish to employ a variety of
hues. Avoid using colors that clash since the contrast will be too
strong and seem odd. The text is positioned in the center of the
following design, which features a stunning background of leaves.
Additionally, it sticks to the same color scheme, which keeps the
design cohesive, on-brand, and balanced in terms of contrast. To
make your major focal point stand out and capture the viewer's
attention, make sure that the background of your design is
significantly different from it while employing color. Keep in mind
that you can adjust your element sizes to perform the same thing.

Size
Another contrasting feature is size; large and small components can
coexist peacefully in your design. The eye will naturally move to the
larger logo or image when placed next to a block of text, and then
to the smaller textboxes after that. In this manner, you are guiding
your audience through your design as you see fit. Size aids with
perspective as well by providing an understanding of an object's size
about other design aspects. To ensure that your impression of the
design is accurate, you should, for instance, make the dog much
smaller if you were to incorporate the fact that dogs are smaller than
houses in the real world. When designing a design, contrast is
important to consider in both size and color, but also in your choice
of font. Although most people don't usually consider typefaces in
terms of contrast, style, size, and color are crucial when assembling
your design from a contrasting perspective.

Typography (Font)
The contrast of your typography or fonts is also important. You may
do a lot with your font because most fonts these days can be applied
in terms of color, thickness, shape, and size. Your information will
stand out and be easier for your reader to see if you use two
opposing hues, or colors from opposite sides of the color wheel.
However, try to limit your design to no more than two or three fonts,
and use the many typefaces available—bold, medium, and thin are
common—for them. Even if you're using the same font, the contrast
between the typefaces will make it look more striking. Use of more
than three typefaces should be limited since using more will make it
appear cluttered and unbalanced—which brings us to your next
topic.

Balance
A nice appearance can be achieved by placing parts in your design
such that each has an equal amount of weight on both sides. This is
known as balance. Every component you include in a design has a
weight, or the amount of space it occupies. It can be compared to
how you would decorate your office, where you wouldn't arrange all
of your photographs on one wall or all of your furniture in one
corner, but rather arrange them such that the space seems balanced
and inviting. An unbalanced design may appear disorganized and fail
to capture the attention of the observer. The most common designs
are symmetrical ones, which produce an equally weighted design.
For example, when items are evenly distributed across the top and
bottom of a design, it might have a symmetrical appearance and
feel. As an alternative, you may go the other way and have a cluster
of smaller elements on one side and a larger weighted element on
the other. The design is balanced out as a result of these minor
pieces matching the bigger ones. Try to make your designs appear
symmetrical when you first add balance to them. Without
overanalyzing it, try rearranging the pieces in different locations.
Does that give my design symmetry, you ask? If not, consider
relocating it. You will learn how to include hierarchies in your design
next.

Hierarchy
You've undoubtedly seen visual hierarchy, even though you may not
have realized that all designs—especially those used in marketing or
advertising—incorporate it. You can regulate where and how
someone observes the design by using it to draw attention to the
area of the design that you want them to see first. One aspect of the
design is being highlighted more than others by you. Use a poster as
an illustration. The title is the first thing that catches your eye when
you look at it; it's big and prominent throughout the design. Using
scale is the easiest approach to introduce hierarchy into a design.
Make a section of your design the largest component of the whole.
By stating that the store is open, you have already captured the
interest of the audience. This leads the viewer's gaze down the
poster, eventually arriving at the store's opening times, in order of
size. Using a vivid or striking color to make certain elements of your
design stand out is another way to achieve this. For instance, to
draw attention to a white text, choose a colored background. Using
white space, or negative space, in your design is another way to
establish hierarchy. This is the space left empty by your elements,
the space between the borders and text boxes. Use this space
liberally, since it provides breathing room for your text and creates a
boundary that draws the reader's attention to the text or main point.
Examine the area surrounding some designs to discover how
maintaining it organized and uncluttered makes it easier to explore.

Alignment
Alignment contributes to the neatness and organization of your
design. It makes everything simple to read and comprehend, which
encourages your audience to stay and listen to what you have to
say. It can be applied by adding a color block or changing the
distance between items. Alternatively, a line element can be added
to use it. To create alignment, consider placing a color block
underneath your text now. Use lines to divide content since they
create an organized appearance. If your design doesn't require
them, you can use a little, inconspicuous line instead of a huge, bold
one. For instance, a little line can have a big impact. Two can be
utilized, one to split the two textboxes and the other to separate the
text from the image. Furthermore, as we've done in the screenshot
above, segmenting your design by placing all of your text on one
side and an image or other feature on the other helps to balance
and align your information. When adding information to a design,
remember that people read a visual from left to right just like they
read a book. See how it functions by trying to add it to either side. It
is common to discover that text functions best when positioned to
the left. Canva features an excellent alignment tool that is accessible
through the Positions tab. Alignment indeed makes your designs look
cleaner and more put together. We'll look at repetition next, which is
another tool that keeps designs tidy.

Repetition
It's not necessary to make monotonous, repetitive designs when you
use repetition in your designs. It has more to do with continuing to
be reliable. If everything fits together and has a comparable
appearance, it will be much easier for someone to navigate and
comprehend your design. Use components that share a similar feel,
for instance. Avoid incorporating a neon comic motif into the same
design as a delicate pastel flower element. Additionally, if you're
making a set of templates for a project or your company, make sure
that all of the elements, typefaces, color schemes, and artwork are
consistent with each other. Repetition is also utilized in spacing, or
the distance between your pieces. Maintaining uniform spacing
between parts prevents the eye from being drawn to uneven spacing
and aids in organizing your design. The application of design
concepts is crucial to our work. Having a fundamental understanding
of social media channels will help you produce better graphics, even
if you're only generating them for your channels. Now that you know
what contrast is, you can use color, size, and font in your designs to
create harmonious designs. To create a nice appearance and avoid
giving any one aspect of the design too much weight, you also
learned about balance and how to rearrange pieces. Additionally,
you now know how to direct the viewer's attention to the areas of
the design that you want them to focus on and how important
hierarchy is. Since you now understand how to align items in Canva
and how this tool neatens and arranges your design, alignment also
plays a significant role. Furthermore, you can create repetition in the
template packs because you now know that consistency in your
designs is achieved by using the same or similar parts throughout.
 CHAPTER 11
DOWNLOADING AND SHARING
YOUR CRAFT
We're going to discuss the downloading and sharing section of the
chapter in this chapter as you should now be able to utilize Canva to
produce some wonderful designs for your business and share them
with others by linking them to social media. By the time this chapter
ends, you will understand how to make your QR codes, share any
design directly with others, and link to your social media accounts.

How to Download a Design

Like many other services on Canva, downloading a design is quite
simple. All you have to do is click the Share button at the top once
your design is complete. This will give you a lot of options, but for
now, we're just interested in the Download button. There will be a
dropdown menu where you can choose from several download
types; PNG is the default option for most designs. You are directed
to a page with additional options after choosing PNG. If you have
pro, you can select to reduce the file size and download your file
with a translucent background. Additionally, you have the option to
store the download settings so that they are automatically selected
for you the next time you create a design. After that, all you have
to do is click on Download,
and depending on the device you are using to download your
design, it will send the design to your phone or computer. Often, a
link to the design can be copied from a celebratory box and used to
share the image on social media or send it to someone. That's all
there is to downloading your design - nice and easy - now let's see
how to share it straight from Canva.

Sharing Your Design

If you employ a virtual assistant and need to communicate ideas, or
if you want to share anything with family or on social media, sharing
Canva designs can be quite helpful. Even better, you can upload
images straight to Mailchimp to be used in future emails. Click the
Share button to access the sharing options, and then select More
to see the downloading options.
You can see that each option has been grouped from this
point on. The following are present:
● Share
● Social
● Save
● Messaging
● Design
● More options
The most often utilized area will be the main Share section. You can
click the Template link from here to get a link that you can
copy and paste.
But by doing this, you will grant someone else access to change and
utilize the design on their Canva account, without your knowledge.
The Social area comes next, where you may connect and share your
designs straight to your social media profiles. For additional details
on this section, see the following section. You may save your design
to several locations, such as Dropbox and Google Drive, from here.
You can then share your designs with people via these platforms.
Continue scrolling down to reach the Save and Messaging sections.
With messaging, you may access the design in a messaging app
such as Facebook Messenger, Mailchimp, or email and share it
immediately. When you select the Mailchimp option, a
straightforward box to save your design to your account's picture
area appears.

Linking to Social Media

Most social media platforms that you may link to your Canva account
are simple to use and only ask for your login information. I think
Facebook is the only one who requests an additional step to be
taken. Before looking into Facebook, let's take a quick look at the
straightforward approach. When your design is complete and
prepared for sharing, simply click the Share icon in the upper-right
corner, select your platform, and click More. A box from Canva
inviting you to connect will appear. A box from the social network
appears when you click on the relevant Connect button,
requesting that you log in safely. After finishing, you're
prepared and prepared to publish right away. The majority of
people use Twitter instead of Tumblr; if you wish to publish to one of
your social media accounts, Twitter will display the required fields for
you to fill out, along with a character count limit to prevent you from
posting too much. Canva requests authorization to establish a
connection directly from your Facebook account. You will see a
notification with instructions on how to link the two platforms when
you attempt to connect. After connecting, you'll need to go into your
Facebook profile and continue the prompts to publish straight to
Facebook, just like you would with any other connected social media
account. Facebook pages and groups can be shared, but not your
private account at this time. By selecting the calendar icon located in
the bottom-left corner of the post, you can schedule this in addition
to having it immediately shared on social media. Finally, by returning
to the home page, selecting the symbol in the upper-right corner,
and then selecting Account settings, you can locate all of the apps
and social media channels you are linked to in this section. A list of
all linked accounts will appear as you scroll down; you have the
option to disconnect each one. You can save time and reach your
target market more quickly by linking your accounts to Canva. This is
because you won't have to download your pictures and then post
them to several platforms. We're going to look at how to build
clickable links. Adding links to your designs allows readers to travel
to where you want them to go, such as your website or social media
channels, which is another method to engage your audience.

Creating Clickable Links

I like including clickable links in my publications. You can include
your email address in a lead magnet, your social media accounts in
infographics, and your website in an e-book. Furthermore, it couldn't
be easier—Canva has made using clickable links to get more
customers to your business a pleasant and simple process. You must
design a button, or even just a line of text, to include a link in your
design. A page including some social networking handles is available
for usage. Even though they often feature textboxes, you can alter
them to become clickable links so that the recipient of your email
can see your entire social network feeds. When it has completed the
task, a line with a link beneath your content will show. In this
section, I already mentioned creating a button. Although you cannot
add a specific button, you can create an appearance of one by
looking for and adding an element with a button-like form. Next, you
may place your text box over the top using the link that is
associated, making it appear more like a button than just text. Did
you know that there are numerous apps you may connect to your
account in addition to your social media accounts, which you can
now connect to and use to connect your audience with your PDFs?
You can access some incredible information thanks to this.

Apps You Can Connect to Canva

Since Canva is already a fantastic platform, adding apps to your
account seems like a major addition. I wanted to show you a few of
my preferred applications that you can connect to and use because
we now have access to so much more via this approach. I urge you
to take some time to explore the Discover Applications section on
the left side of the homepage, as it contains all of the apps. I'd like
to start by sharing the Text to Image tool, which lets you enter text
and Canva creates an image according to your description. Launch
the application, choose any template size, and then click Use in a
new design. Since all of the images made with this software are
square, it doesn't matter. You now see an input box on the left
where you can enter your description and some ideas, followed by
the style selection choice. I'd now like to show you the Draw app,
which is a beautiful, simple program that allows you to draw on your
own. After clicking on the app, choose Use in a new design, and the
available pens and settings will be displayed on the left-hand menu.
Currently, there are four pen selections, a transparency bar, a sliding
pen nib size selection, and color choices. When you pick a pen to
use, the Eraser menu item shows up. Choose your pen and color,
and then draw with your mouse on a PC, your laptop's mouse pad,
or your fingers on a tablet. When you're done, select Done at the
top or Cancel to go back and start over if something goes wrong.
When finished, it will become an image that you may utilize in your
design. I'd then like to show you the Shadows app, which lets you
apply a shadow to a picture. Because the shadow fits around the
object in this app, the backdrop of the image must be erased. A new
template will appear for you when you click the Use in New Design
button to begin using this program. You may upload your image by
heading to your Uploads area or finding one on the Photos page.
After preparing your image, click Edit image at the top, look for
Shadows, choose Drop (one of the shadow choices), and then
select it once more to reveal the settings. From here, you may
modify the shadow's hue, lengthen the blur, and even change its
direction and intensity to create a 3D effect. Finally, allow me to
introduce you to the Character Builder app. Though it's still
relatively young, I think this will only become better. It facilitates the
creation of your character, allowing you to give them distinct
characteristics, attire, and coloring. These characters are also
available for use in any of your creations. As with the other
applications, the list of options on the left-hand side will be altered
when you click on the app and choose Use in the new design. You
now have every component needed to build your character right
here. You have the body, skin tone, hair color, and head shape and
features of a human. Click on See All to get further content for each
section. You have a wide variety of forms and styles to choose from
as you develop your persona. When an option is selected, the blank
design will display it. These characters appeal to me since you can
personalize and customize them to fit your brand. They might serve
as your company's mascot or emblem. The apps you may connect to
your Canva account allow you to share and publish your work across
several platforms, edit your photographs, and import media. I'd like
to share one last app with you, the QR code app. It has its section
and is a terrific element you can add to your designs, perfect for
commercial use.

Creating a QR Code
Similar to a barcode is a QR code. Any link that has been connected
to the QR code in the design can be accessed by using the phone's
camera to scan the code. Email addresses, social media accounts,
and websites are frequently added, but anything with a URL can be
included.
● To add a QR code to an existing design, open it or create a
new one. Next, navigate to the left-hand menu, scroll to the
bottom, choose the Apps tab, and select the QR Code
option.
An uncomplicated URL box appears. This is the section where you
can add the URL that you want to attach to the QR code. You have
two options: either leave it as is or select Customize to alter the
code's colors to better represent your company. Margin only modifies
the border's dimensions. Click Generate QR code when you're
satisfied with the way it looks, and it will be added to your template.
You may now change the size to suit anything in the design. Your
audience may now reach you in a different method and locate your
company or offerings much more easily. You now know how to get a
completed design downloaded. Now that you know how to link your
social media accounts to your Canva account and make clickable
links in your PDF documents, you can share any design with
anybody. Along with learning how to make and include a QR code in
your drawings, you have also become aware of the wide variety of
apps that you may now link to your Canva account.

Activity
● Download a design
● Share your design
● Link your Canva to Social media
● Create a QR code
 CHAPTER 12
TIPS, TRICKS, AND RESOURCES
Tips and Tricks for Printing
For small business owners, creating eye-catching visuals with Canva
is a crucial step in the process. You have seen a great deal of
material, tutorials, and advice in this book so far about designing
and sharing your designs, but you can also print straight from
Canva, as well as through third-party printing providers. Thus, you
are going to learn about printing and putting your designs into
tangible objects in this final chapter of the book.

Printing templates
You can use one of the many different-sized designs available on
Canva, or you can create a custom template, for any area of your
business. However, since many of them contain extra settings,
choosing the right one is crucial before you begin designing. Here
are some instances of template sizes that you can find and utilize for
your printing needs. The creation of marketing materials is a
major daily effort for business owners, but you can also
make printable designs at home, like the ones below:
● Flyers (portrait)
● Business cards
● Brochures
● Newsletters
● Infographics
● Invitations and cards
You can change and utilize hundreds or even thousands of pre-made
templates for each of these possibilities. In addition, they have
included the margins and print bleed in the design for you. Let's take
a closer look at the print bleed and margins.
Margin
If you enable the Show margins setting, your template will be
surrounded by a thin, dotted line that contains all of your content.
This makes sure that during the printing process, nothing significant
is missed. This provides the printer a margin of error to work with
and would contain any textboxes, photos, or other features that you
feel are important to the design.

Print bleed
The original borderline is represented by the second dotted line
surrounding your template, which represents the print bleed. Canva
increases the template's size, typically by 3 mm, to make sure your
design doesn't have any white spaces around it and that your colors,
photos, and other elements don't stretch past the edges. You're
ready to print once you've finished your design, checked that all of
your text fits inside the margins, and made sure that none of your
photos or other elements cross over into the print bleed. You can
click the Share button here, and your selections will appear when
you click the Download button. There are two PDF tabs; the PDF
Print tab is the one that prints the best. This guarantees a 300 DPI
print of excellent quality. The 300 DPI document is always requested
by printing companies, while the PDF Standard tab only has 96 DPI.
You are then presented with further options after choosing PDF
Print. You can choose the Crop marks, bleed, and Flatten PDF
choices from this point on.

Crop marks and bleed

It is easier to see where the printer will trim your design when you
include bleed and crop markings. They appear as a narrow white
border with tiny lines at each corner. These are just for the printer to
use; they won't show up on your final print.
Flatten PDF
When a PDF is flattened, all of the design's components—including
textboxes, color blocks, and images—combine to create a single,
unified element. Every element added to a Canva design is distinct
so that you can animate, resize, move, and other effects, but when
it comes to printing, it works best when they are integrated. This
aids in maintaining color consistency when printing.

Color Profile
The Color Profile settings are the next section in the menu, located
behind the Crop marks, bleed, and Flatten PDF options. You can now
select RGB or CMYK as the download format for your design. The
CMYK choice is the recommended option if you intend to print this
document. This option is what printers utilize. RGB printing can
provide a flat final product. In comparison to CMYK, the colors won't
be as bright. However, the RGB choice might be more appropriate
for your purposes if you simply intend to utilize this online or as a
digital product. Your design is now prepared for printing once you
have finished browsing through and selecting your selections. Click
Download to proceed. Let's have a look at that next. If you intend
to create multi-page printable designs in Canva, there are a few
extra things you should be aware of.

Designing multi-page documents

for print
When making a multi-page design in Canva, it's common for most of
the pages to seem similar or identical, perhaps with slight variations
in the images or title. This is similar to how most pages in a printed
journal will look. When making these kinds of designs, focus on
making the main page and then copy it as many times as necessary
to get the layout just right. After that, you may alter the text,
photos, and titles on each page. Select the Duplicate page option
located in the upper-right corner of the desired copy. You'll save a
ton of time and maintain the consistency and professionalism of your
designs by doing this. Every design on Canva is subject to a page
limit, presently set at 200. You must duplicate your design into a
new template to have two identical designs if your design is greater
than this. You maintain consistency in your page layout, branding,
and style by replicating the initial design. The second document
must then be edited to match the first one. For instance, if you have
numbered your pages but are limited to 200 in the first document,
the second document will begin at 201 and you will need to keep
going in this manner until you reach the end of your design. But now
that you have two papers that need to be combined into one, ready
for printing or, if it's going to be a book, sent to a publisher, you can
run into another issue. You would have to look into third-party
solutions that can merge them, as Canva is unable to accomplish
this. You can use a PDF merge website because both papers were
currently downloaded using the PDF Print option. These documents
include your Print bleed, Crop marks and bleed, and Flatten PDF
settings. There are several; among the ones I would suggest
are the following:
● https://www.pdf-merge.com/
● https://www.ilovepdf.com/merge_pdf
● https://www.sodapdf.com/pdf-merge/
A free option is available for all of them to combine PDF documents
into a single file. For those interested in making lead magnets or
larger projects like notebooks, journals, or books based on your
niche, the Canvas PDF download feature is really helpful. However,
you can upload a PDF to Canva and edit it completely, so let's have a
look at how that can be done.
PDF editing and printing
The ability to edit PDFs is a fantastic capability that is frequently
required, in my opinion. One time, I had a client who had multiple
posters created for her, all of which were PDFs. Though the design
was great, she would like the date and time to be changed so they
may be used once more. This functionality is exactly what I did
when I submitted them to Canva and transformed them into
editable Canva designs. She could then easily alter the
material and export it as a PDF to use whenever needed.
● To access the PDF upload section, select the Create a Design
option located at the top. Next, you will see three options at
the very bottom of the dropdown.
● Most of the time, you'll need to choose the bottom-right
Import file option. This will open the document file on your
computer when you click on it; locate and choose your PDF.
After that, it will import it into Canva and change it to a
standard Canva design.
● Once done, you will go to your Recent Designs section. You
now have a completely editable PDF that you can click to open.
You may change any element, remove or replace any image,
and alter every textbox. Also, you are free to update the
content whenever you like. Please note that more complex
PDFs may not convert successfully at this time and may not
look exactly like your original PDF. But Canva does an excellent
job of updating things, so I'm sure this will be better in the
future.
Printing directly through Canva
With Canva, you can design a product, get it printed, and have it
delivered right to your door. Canva offers an amazing selection of
printable goods. As additional features and printed goods are added,
this will only grow and improve.
Let's have a look at a few products that you can print your artwork
on. Examine the Template tab from the menu on the left, and then
select Custom Prints by scrolling down. This brings up a fresh
submenu with several product categories. From here, you may select
what you want to print on jumpers, T-shirts, mugs, labels, and other
items. After choosing, you are shown a variety of template designs
appropriate for the product, or you can choose the first choice on
this page to start from scratch when creating your design. Creating
your design first and using the Print your design option from the
dropdown menu is another method to use Canva to create and print
graphics onto goods.

Websites
With Canva, creating and publishing a website is simple and offers
features like password protection, configurable page heights, search
engine optimization, and device responsiveness. Websites can be
published for free by users of Canva Free, Canva Pro, Canva Teams,
and Canva for Education. However, Canva Pro, Canva Teams, and
Canva for Education customers are the only ones who can publish an
infinite number of web pages and use a custom domain. It appears
like a presentation when you choose a Website from the Share
button. However, publishing as a website also gives you
access to these incredible benefits:
● Unlike the lengthy design URLs you receive when you share
your design as a website, your website domain will be
optimized for search engines.
● Every device will be able to view your website without any
issues.
● You can use a password to limit who can access your website.
● You can add your favicon to personalize your website.
● Your website can be hosted by us for free at my.canva.site.
You can still buy custom domains if you'd like something more
tailored to your brand.
● Users of Canva Pro can add domains that they have bought
outside of Canva to publish websites.
Designing websites
Use one of the templates to create your website. You can
also begin from scratch or combine different elements.
● Enter "website" into the search field on the Canva
homepage.
● From the results, select Website.
● Look through the templates that are offered. To begin
designing with one, click to open it in the editor.
 ● Modify the colors, text, and photos. By selecting the various
tabs on the editor side panel, you can also add information
from the libraries.
● Click Animate in the toolbar above the editor to add
animation to your page, text, or design components.
Designing websites from scratch
● Select Websites from the suggested design categories from
the Canva homepage banner.
● To launch an empty page in the editor, select the template
you like to utilize.
● In the editor side panel, click on the various tabs to add
text, images, videos, graphics, charts, and embeds. To
your website, you may also add a navigation menu.
● Click Animate in the toolbar above the editor to add
animation to your page, text, or design components.
Links within curved texts are not yet compatible with websites. Click
or touch Preview from the editing menu to see how your
design looks. You can now publish your design after you're
satisfied with it.

Publishing Canva websites

Select the publication method for your Canva website. These are
your choices.

Using a website template

It will be easier to publish your design if you utilize a
website template.
● Click Publish Website in the upper corner of the editor
menu.
● To adjust the size of your design on a mobile device, check
this box.
● Choose whether or not you want a navigation menu
from the dropdown menu. To view how the website would
 appear, click Preview. The page names in your design will
determine the menu options.
● Click Continue after choosing to either publish to a free
domain or use my current domain.
● Select a subdomain from the free domain and click
Next.
● Click Continue after choosing whether to add another
domain or use an already-connected domain under
Connect your domain.
● Check your preferences for the page URL, page
description, and browser tab preview. To modify search
engine visibility, password protection, and link preview, select
Advanced Settings.
● To get this done, choose Publish.
Using other Canva templates
Even if you didn't utilize a website template, you are still
able to publish both new and old designs as websites.
● Click Share in the editor menu's upper corner.
● After choosing More, select Website. Additionally, you can
utilize the search bar.
● Select "Convert to website." Reopening your design as a
website document type will occur. Canva will keep a copy of
the initial paper type for you, so don't worry.
● To adjust the size of your design on a mobile device, check
this box.
● Choose whether or not you want a navigation menu from the
dropdown menu. To view how the website would appear, click
Preview. The page names in your design will determine the
menu options.
● Click Continue after choosing to either publish to a free
domain or use my current domain.
● Select a subdomain from the free domain and click
Next.
● Click Continue after choosing whether to add another domain
or use an already-connected domain under Connect your
 domain.
● Check your preferences for the page URL, page
description, and browser tab preview. To modify search
engine visibility, password protection, and link preview, selects
Advanced Settings.
● To complete, select Publish.
Publishing websites to a free domain
Are you on the fence about purchasing a custom domain?
Until you're ready to buy, publish your website on a Canva
domain for free.
● On the editor menu, select Publish Website if you're
satisfied with your design.
● To adjust the size of your design on a mobile device, check
this box.
● If you would like a navigation menu, check the box.
● Choose a subdomain using the Website URL if this is
your first time posting.
● Not required: Select "Publish settings" by clicking it. Here,
you can check your preferences for link preview, password
protection, search engine visibility, and browser tab preview.
● To get this completed, choose Publish website.
On the free domain, Canva Free users are allowed to have up to five
active websites. To publish more, either buy domains or upgrade
your membership. Users of Canva for Education can link to one
existing domain at a time and create an infinite number of web
pages on the free domain. To generate more content or to leave and
return to a different website, educators can also buy a domain. Note
however that your website can still be edited once it goes live. To
reflect the changes, republish it.
Purchasing domains to publish
websites
Get a domain to create a more polished and on-brand website. The
Canva applications for iOS and Android do not support this. To
purchase domains, use your browser to go to canva.com. This is
exclusive to team admins on Canva Teams.

Purchasing a domain
● With Canva's Domain Name Search tool, you can see if your
chosen domain name is available or search for ideas.
● To buy and reserve your domain name, select Claim domain.
Once you are done with the above, move on to the editor
page and then do the following;
● Press the Publish Website menu item.
● Choose the option to buy a new domain.
● Search for the domain you wish to utilize using the search bar.
● Select Claim next to a domain name to buy it.
● After entering your information, click Proceed.
● Not required: Change the settings on your website, such as
the site description, password protection, and URL slug.
● After choosing your preferred payment option, fill out the form
with your information.
● To complete, click Pay and Verify.
Verifying your domain
If you are purchasing a domain with Canva for the first time, you will
be sent an email with a link to validate your domain. Your website
will be accessible on it in 15 minutes to 72 hours after it has been
validated. Within 16 days after purchasing, be careful to verify your
domain. If not, it will be put on hold. Should your domain be
suspended, your website will become inoperable. Reactivate it by
clicking on the link found in each email verification. If you didn't get
the email, check the Spam or Junk folder in your email account. To
confirm your contact information, you may receive up to six (6)
emails over sixteen days. The emails will be sent to your Canva
email address. It is advised to look into your previous email address
as well, especially if you recently changed it. Please get in touch with
the Canvas Support team for assistance if this is your first time
purchasing a domain with this email address and you have not
received a verification email.

Using your domains to publish websites

To publish your website using Canva, add your current domain to it.
You can link a subdomain, such as blog.example.com, which is a
subdomain of your domain or website if you own a domain (e.g.,
example.com). In this manner, the subdomain you link to Canva
remains unaffected as you use and modify the primary website.
After your domain has been validated, you can upload your website
on Canva if you have already done so. After you connect the
domain, it can take up to 72 hours for your website to be validated.

Add your domain to Canva

● Click Publish Website in the upper corner of the editor
menu.
● Click Proceed after selecting the Use my existing domain
option.
● Select "Add another domain."
● Enter your domain in the text box. You don't have to take
down your current website if you already have one by using a
subdomain. Leave out the "www."
● Press the Next button.
Connect your domain to Canva
You have the option of an automatic or manual connection,
depending on your domain provider. Follow these steps to
establish an automated connection:
● Press or hold the "Connect domain" button. This launches
the domain in a new tab.
 ● To link your domain, follow the instructions on the domain
provider tab. These vary according to the supplier you use.
● Just exit the tab once your domain has been successfully
connected.
● Keep updating Canva with your website.
You must update the DNS settings on your domain to point it to
Canva's servers if your domain provider does not support Canva's
automated connection. The domain hosts differ in this. Return to
Canva and select Continue after copying each record to the DNS
settings of your domain host.

Publish your website

Although it's not required, it is advised to change the password
protection, site description, and other settings on your website. To
complete, click or hit Publish after you're done. Your website will
be instantly published after your domain has been validated.

Domain verification
Whichever option you choose in Step 2, you will still need to wait for
the global update of those settings (a process known as "DNS
Propagation"). Your website will be hosted by your domain once it
has been verified by all servers! This may take up to 72 hours in
certain circumstances. As soon as all the records are linked or if they
require double-checking, you will receive an email.

Managing and disconnecting

domains
You may manage every domain from one location. Only
administrators and owners can manage domains for teams.
Members of the team can still view the list of related
domains, though.
● To access Settings, click the settings button in the upper
corner of the homepage.
 ● Select the Domains tab using the side menu.
Domains managed by Canva
This displays all of your Canva-purchased and free domains.
Purchased domains automatically renew yearly by default. You can
toggle auto-renew off if you'd like. After deactivating, your domain
will remain functional for the length of the payment.

Update the contact details associated with

your domain
● Click Edit under Contact information. You'll be invited to
update your contact details, which include your phone number,
email address, physical address, and name. Press Save.

Manage third-party domains

These are related domains that you bought from different suppliers.
Click Manage next to the domain name. The page will list any web
pages that have been published to it. For additional possibilities,
click or tap the icon adjacent to the designs.

Setting up Website DNS records

Here you get to learn so much about the basics of configuring
Domain Name System (DNS) records.

What's DNS?
Website domain names like canva.com are used by most people
when they visit the internet. However, Internet Protocol (IP)
addresses are used by Canvas browsers. The browsers can locate
the information people are seeking to access by using the Domain
Name System (DNS), which converts the domain names Canva uses
into IP addresses.
Why should you edit your website’s DNS
settings?
You can prevent visitors from getting lost by updating the DNS
settings for your domain on the website of your domain host.
Consider your website as the destination and your DNS records as a
map. The DNS records for your website are used by the browser to
determine the right destination when someone tries to visit it.
Consequently, everybody's map pointing to your new location needs
to be updated when you modify your DNS data. It takes time for the
change to propagate over the Internet, updating everyone's map.
This process is called DNS propagation.

Using a subdomain
Your primary domain includes a subdomain. In the example, your
domain name is your building's full address (website). You designate
departments or parts as you arrange your building. These portions,
which remain a part of the main structure, are referred to as
subdomains in the domain world. You can have
courses.example.com as a subdomain for the subjects you provide if
your education website's primary domain is example.com. You may
give your website structure and make it easier for users to find
certain content by employing subdomains.

Editing your DNS records

When linking your domains to Canva, this section describes how to
change your DNS settings. This only matters if please change the
DNS records at your domain provider rather than Canva. Canva
occasionally sets up your DNS settings automatically, saving you the
trouble! This applies to situations where you buy a new domain
through Canva or are required to log into your domain host when
linking an existing domain that you bought elsewhere.
Below are ways in which you can go about that; Locate your
domain name by going to your domain host account and searching.
It can be on the homepage or under My Products > Domains.
Your host will determine this! Below are several screenshots that
show a general example. Additionally, you can look up and use
internet resources on DNS record management for your particular
domain host. You may view the records to copy on Canva's Domain
Settings page by selecting "Manage" next to your domain name if
you've departed the Canva editor.
Finally, see how connected your domain is. Navigate to
Settings > Domains and select the desired domain.
● Verify that the fields for the expected and current values
match.
● If a record isn't connecting, check with your domain host to
make sure the data is added correctly and to remove any
records that clash.
● Check again in a few hours if you recently made changes to
the values in your domain host. Processing updates could take
up to 72 hours.
It should be noted that while domain verification typically only takes
a few hours, it occasionally takes up to 72 hours. DNS propagation,
or the amount of time it takes for updates to propagate throughout
the Internet, is to blame for this. Servers all over the world are free
to decide when to verify and update the DNS during this time. There
are instances when these servers depend on other servers, which
cause more delays.

Cloudflare proxied records

Make sure you disable proxy records for any records we've asked
you to set if you're using Cloudflare to manage your DNS records.
Make sure the Proxy status displays a gray cloud with DNS only to
accomplish this.
The proxy record is active when the orange cloud appears.
● Choose Edit.
● To disable Proxy status, click the orange toggle.
● It will turn gray on the toggle and cloud to show that it is off.
● It is shown by the gray cloud that the proxy record is disabled.
Adding, editing, or deleting your
domain's DNS records
You can control the domain settings of your website with Canva. You
have the option to switch nameservers or move your domain to a
different registrar or domain host. By altering the DNS records, you
may combine your Canva domain with other third-party services to
optimize the functioning of your website. This is the method.

Why would I need to edit my DNS records?

Most of the time, you won't need to modify these records because
we've already set them up to host your Canva website! To integrate
with their more sophisticated services, you can be required by
certain websites or outside parties to make changes to your DNS
records. Email service providers are a typical example. With the help
of these providers, you may create an email address with a branded
domain, such as [email protected]. They will typically want
you to add some "MX," "TXT," or other DNS entries on your domain;
at that point, you will need to modify your DNS records in Canva.
This is typically a commercial service that is not included in Canva.
To start with, go to your DNS records;
● Click the Settings link on the home screen.
● Go to Your account and select Domains. Here are domains
that Canva and other third parties are in charge of.
● Click View next to the domain name.
● Click Manage under Advanced Settings.
● Navigate to the DNS records area. You can add, modify, or
remove DNS records for your domain from this page.
Add, edit, or delete your DNS records
You may only access these options once your domain setup is
finished. Additionally, confirm that you are utilizing Canva's
nameservers. If your nameservers have changed, you must first re-
connect to Canvas nameservers as follows: Click or touch
Manage under Advanced Settings. To reconnect, click or
press the Nameservers section. To add a new record, do the
following;
● Click the + Add new record icon located at the bottom of
the table to add a new record.
● After making the necessary changes to the DNS record fields,
click Save. In the DNS record table, the new record will
appear as a new row.
● Just click (Edit) on the table to make changes to a
record.
● After making your edits, click "Save." The DNS record table
will display the updated values.
● All you have to do is click (Edit) on the table to remove a
record.
● Press Delete.
Protecting your domain
When you buy a domain name on Canva, the following are
automatically enabled:
● a domain lock, which prevents unauthorized individuals from
moving your domain to another account to steal it;
● Domain privacy, sometimes referred to as Whois privacy,
conceals your personal information in the "WHOIS database"
so that it cannot be seen by anybody else; and email
verification, enabling you to verify activities by email, like
registrar transfer requests.

Whiteboards
Mapping out your thoughts graphically is incredibly pleasant when it
comes to organization, and it turns out that it's also a really useful
approach to help yourself and other people comprehend things
better. It's not surprising that 90% of global business leaders use
digital collaboration tools like Whiteboards(opens in a new tab or
window) at least once a week to communicate and collaborate, as
research indicates that about 65% of people are visual learners and
respond better when ideas are rendered visually. Digital whiteboards
can be used in smaller offices as well as larger ones to support
various workflows and collect data. You may use Canva Whiteboards
(opens in a new tab or window) as your second brain to map your
ideas and improve them for anything from mood boards for interior
design to vision boards, to-do lists, content calendars, and travel
itineraries.

A new way to organize your life

Up until now, it has been difficult to discover strategies to organize
your to-do lists without adding more chores when life gets busy.
Canva Whiteboards allows you to visualize your ideas through
logical, aesthetically beautiful digital designs, so say goodbye to pen
and paper. There are hundreds of pre-made templates that you can
modify to fit your needs, whether you're trying to visualize your
goals and aspirations, plan out your weekly schedules or grocery
lists, or make your holiday fantasies come true with an itinerary,
mood board, and checklist.

Make your event dreams a reality

The never-ending to-do list that comes with organizing an event can
be intimidating; especially when you consider all of the numerous
forms and paperwork you'll need to take care of. With Canva
Whiteboards' endless size providing ample room for different assets
inside one manageable and sharing area, planning events and
simplifying your preparation has never been simpler. Digital
whiteboards are the ideal way to organize all of your resources in
one place to cross things off as you go, from mood boards (opens in
a new tab or window) to brainstorming and research (opens in a
new tab or window) to floor plan mapping for events and
activations, status trackers (opens in a new tab or window),
checklists (opens in a new tab or window), and event day run sheets
(opens in a new tab or window).
Supercharge study and work tasks
When students are gathering information for assignments or
researching and organizing essays, whiteboards are an invaluable
tool. Whiteboards are frequently used in offices as well, but they're
not just for ideation. Whiteboards are a wonderful tool for organizing
parties and business gatherings, but they're also useful for busy
marketing teams who want to storyboard forthcoming films or create
a social media content calendar. During team meetings, whiteboards
can also be an excellent place to conduct trivia or icebreaker
activities. To allow your team to jump in and offer their answers, just
extend a Canva Presentation (opens in a new tab or window) slide
into a Whiteboard.

Say hello to improved collaboration

Whiteboards not only help you organize all of your resources and
ideas, but they also enable seamless collaboration by allowing
anybody to participate with or without a Canva account. Our Remote
Control feature allows you to control slides from your phone or
desktop while displaying Whiteboards within Presentations. This
eliminates the awkward "next slide, please" in group presentations!
Collaboration has also become simpler with the addition of
personalized sticky notes that identify whose ideas are whose and
the ability to follow users to make sure no one gets lost in the
limitless canvas, whether you're sharing your designs with partners,
family, suppliers, or coworkers. Digital whiteboards are a simple
method to bring your concepts to life in interesting and well-
organized ways, whether you're mind-mapping ideas or dreaming up
enormous goals for your personal or professional life. Prepare to
bring your thoughts and lists to life anywhere and whenever you
choose with the Canva app, which is available on desktop and
mobile devices.
Expanding slides to whiteboards
You may use your presentation slides as whiteboards, which
provide an infinite amount of area for brainstorming
sessions and workshops.
● Make a new presentation or open an already-existing
brainstorming file type.
● To expand a page, right-click on it and choose "Expand to
Whiteboard."
Select Collapse whiteboard from the menu when you right-click
on the page to return your whiteboard to a presentation page.
Moving around the canvas
Expand your slides to a whiteboard, and then take
advantage of the unlimited canvas's space by moving
around and exploring!
● Press and hold the spacebar to move the canvas in any
possible direction.
● Using two fingers squeeze or extend the screen on your
trackpad to zoom in or out.
● Hit Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) on your
keyboard to zoom in or out. Use the Command + +
(Macintosh) or Ctrl + + (Windows) keys to zoom in. Tap
Command + - on a Mac or Ctrl + - on a Windows
computer to zoom out.
● Select the icon located at the bottom of the editor page.
Following a user on the whiteboard
You can follow a person and see their actions on the
whiteboard. This is the method.
● Choose the user you wish to follow from the toolbar. Extend
the list of all active users if the user isn't visible to you.
● A notification informing you that you are following a user will
appear. Additionally, a border the same color as the user's
avatar ought to surround the whiteboard.
 ● Choose Stop from the menu or choose the person from
the toolbar to end your follow of them.

Setting a timer
When working collaboratively, set a timer or use a time management
tool to keep track of the time you spend working.
In the editor;
● Click the Timer icon in the editor's bottom corner.
● Choose the time and type in the desired duration. The
timer's default setting is five minutes.
While Presenting
To present fullscreen, do the following;
● To start the timer, type any number between 1 and 9 on
the keyboard. The timer will reset to that number if you
press another one.
● You can also access the timer by choosing More and then
Timer.
● A new timer button will show up in the bottom bar next to the
navigation arrows when the timer is set to run.
In the presenter's view, do the following;
● You can use the audience window or the presenter window to
access the timer. To start the timer, type any number between
1 and 9 on the keyboard. The timer will reset to that number if
you press another one.
● By choosing the Timer icon, you can also access the
timer.
○ Click the Play icon to begin the timer.
○ Click the Reset icon to restart the timer.
○ Click on +1 min to instantly add 1 minute to the
time.
○ Hover your cursor over the timer to bring up the
options, and then select to play music while using it. To
choose a song, click the Music icon. Select from Focus,
Dramatic, Bright, Vibrant, or Lofi.
At the beginning, the 10-second mark, and the conclusion of the
timer, unique Canva noises will play. By clicking the Volume icon and
dragging the slider, you can change the volume of the music and
sound. To reduce the timer's size, click either the Minimize or
Timer icons located in the lower corner of the screen. When the
timer is running when it is minimized, it will show up at the bottom
of the editor next to Duration or in the navigation arrows when the
screen is full. When utilizing the Presenter view, it will show up on
the presenter window in the interim. There will be flashes when the
timer is halted.

Canva Apps
A portion of the apps on Canva are created by outside developers.
For this reason, to use them, you must first link them to your Canva
account. Allow Canva access to your content for the import process
to function for apps that import your media assets. You may make
team applications to extend Canvas functionality or connect it with
your in-house technologies. Your team will be the only ones with
access to these apps. It should be noted that connecting apps
necessitates accepting the terms and conditions and privacy policy of
the developer rather than installing anything on your device.

Getting Started with the Canva Desktop App

You may use the Canva Desktop App to get the same features and
functionalities that are available when using Canva in a browser.
Learn about the prerequisites and how to download and set up
notifications for the app.

Desktop app notifications

You will receive notifications from your system for the
following when you use the Desktop App:
● When someone shares a folder or design with you
● When you are mentioned in a remark when a design or folder
is shared with a team that you are a part of
● When someone responds to your statement
 ● When a task is given to you When that task is finished
● Whenever fresh remarks are made on designs that you own
You will also receive notifications for the following if you
use Canva Teams or Canva for Education:
● When somebody asks to use your design,
● When someone requests permission for a design
● Whether your request for design approval is granted or denied
Notification enabling for mac
● Go into System Preferences on your device.
● Navigate to Notifications.
● To enable Canva notifications, choose Canva from the list of
apps and flip the switch. You can also modify the way that
notifications are displayed and delivered.
Notification enabling for windows
● Go into Settings on your device.
● Go to Notifications, then System.
● Press the button to activate the alerts.
● Make sure you enable notifications for Canva by swiping down.

Troubleshooting Tips
This section contains solutions to some problems you might
encounter when making use of Canva and some of the apps
associated with it.

Missing designs
Finished a design but are having trouble finding it? Here are a few
potential causes for this as well as information on how to
identify them.

You may have more than one Canva account

You may have logged into the incorrect account on Canva if you are
unable to locate your creations after logging in. This typically occurs
when you sign up using social media (such as Google, Facebook,
Apple, etc.) or with separate email accounts (personal vs. work
email, for example). In addition to your designs, make sure to
review your other content. Your favorites, uploads, and paid features
(if you have Canva Pro or Canva Teams subscriptions) are all
included in this. You're probably on the wrong account if they are
also absent. Try signing into each Canva account individually and
going to Projects to find your design if you suspect you may have
more than one. To view personal folders, select Your name from the
owner box; to view shared folders, select Shared with you. You may
reset your username and password from the login screen if you can't
recall your other accounts' login information.

You are in a different team

The design you are looking for can be in a different team if you are a
member of numerous teams or if you have your own team. To
attempt and find the designs you're looking for, try switching teams.
Select a profile photo from the homepage to see which teams are
available. To view your profile photo on a mobile device, first tap the
Menu button. You have or are a member of numerous teams if you
see a Switch team section. Choose the team you wish to play for.
Check the Billing & Plans page in your Settings to see if the team
has a subscription to Canva Teams or Canva Pro.

Your team admin or owner may

have moved or deleted your design
Team administrators and owners who have at least View
access permission to the item or folder can do the following
to guarantee content quality and organization:
● Place stuff in a different folder, including photographs, videos,
graphics, and brand templates.
● Reorganize and remove folders
Click the Canvas Notifications icon and look for Administrator
notifications to verify this.
 ● You can access your item in the new folder location if your
admin relocated it.
● If the design has been removed, you can find it in your Trash
folder, which holds removed items for thirty days.
You have deleted your design
Designs that are deleted directly from Projects are likewise removed
from the folders they are in. To retrieve deleted designs, navigate to
the Trash. Please take note that after 30 days, all deleted designs in
the bin will be permanently removed. A deleted design is
irretrievable if more than thirty days have gone by.

The designs are shared with you rather than

owned by you
Someone else likely shared the desired design with you or your
group. Filter your designs to display just those that have been
shared with you if you are having trouble finding your design in
Projects. To accomplish this, choose Shared with you from the
Projects' owner dropdown.

You have been removed from a team

Anybody can be added or removed from the team at any time by
your team admins. Even if you didn't share a design with the team,
you will lose access to it if you are removed from the team. Speak
with the administration of your team. Request to be added once
more so that you can get back into your designs.

Canva status error

If you're having trouble utilizing or getting into Canva, first see if
there have been any reported issues by visiting the Canvas status
page.
If all systems are up and running but issues persist, try
looking into the following to see if it can help:
 ● Make sure your internet connection is stable. Attempt to reset
it, if you can.
● Verify whether your browser or device satisfies Canva's
minimal technical requirements.
● Make sure the overall number of elements in your design does
not exceed 300, and that there are no more than 50 movies or
GIFs. Try dividing your design into sections if you have more: -
Duplicate the design and remove a few pages from each
section to keep the overall number of elements you are
permitted to have within reason.
Manually save each design by choosing Save and clicking File in the
toolbar above the editor. If you're using the Canva Button to design
a partner website and the status page is obvious, get assistance
from the partner website because Canva is not the cause of the
problem.

Canva is crashing or freezing when

I use it
A malfunctioning internet connection, an out-of-date browser or app
version, or persistent software problems could all be the cause
of Canva crashes or freezes. When this occurs, you can take
the following actions.
● Make sure your internet connection is reliable and speedy.
● Use one of the supported browsers (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla
Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome) to access Canva, or use a
different device.
● Verify the version of your browser is up to date.
● Shut off any open tabs or any programs that are executing in
the background.
● Go to the Canva Status page to see if any issues have been
reported.
● Try using the private or incognito mode to access Canva. This
turns off any browser plugins that might be interfering with
Canvas loading.
 ● Try cleaning the cache on your browser and then reloading the
Canva website. However, doing so can cause you to be logged
out of other websites.
Elements are missing from my download
When pages, elements, or photos are missing from your downloaded
design but visible in the Canva editor, there are a few things you can
do.

Try a different browser

Different browsers have different ways of exporting designs. See if
using a different browser fixes the problem. Check out the list of
supported browsers for Canva, along with the minimal technical
requirements.
Try these if, even after downloading in several browsers, the
problem persists:
● Cache, cookies, and browser history should all be cleared
because they occasionally cause issues. Be aware that you can
be logged out of other websites if you do this.
● Employ an Incognito window. By doing this, Canvas browser
plugins that may cause problems are disabled.
Upgrade to the latest version of the Canva app
Make sure you are using the most recent Canva app version if you
use a mobile device. Updates that address minor issues and enhance
performance are often released.
Try these if you're using the most recent version of the app
and you're still having problems:
● Open the app, log out, and then log back in.
● Make sure the operating system on your device is the most
recent version. Find out more about the minimal technical
specifications.
● Give your gadget a restart.
Check for uploaded media that has been
deleted
If any uploaded media is absent from your downloaded design,
make sure it hasn't been removed. Check your trash for any
uploaded material, and if it's still feasible, retrieve it. If you still have
the media files on your device, you can also upload them again.
Please get in touch with the individual who uploaded the media to
find out whether they can still retrieve or reupload the files.

The text doesn't display properly

If text that you add to your design displays [x] or ▯ , it indicates
that the typeface you are using does not support the language
option on your account.
Here's the solution to this:
● Wherever the text display error is, open the design.
● Choose the text box with ☒ or ▯ .
● Using a desktop web browser: Click the font dropdown menu
from the toolbar that is above the editor.
● On a mobile device: Tap the Font icon from the toolbar located
beneath the editor. To see it, you might need to swipe through
the selections.
● Navigate to the Fonts area by scrolling down. It follows the
sections on recently used, Brand fonts, and popular fonts.
● To instantly apply a font selection to the specified text box,
pick it.
Uploading takes too long or doesn't finish
Below are some things to look at to try to fix your uploads when
they are taking too long or simply stopping.

Your file type and size

If your files are too large or unsupported (such as PSDs or TIFFs),
they won't upload. Verify if they fulfill the upload conditions, and
then give it another go.

Your account storage

Your storage may be full, so try deleting older uploads. Canva for
Education and Canva for Nonprofits accounts allow users to store up
to 100GB of media, while free Canva accounts allow users to upload
up to 5GB. 1TB of storage is available for Canva Pro and Canva
Teams customers.

Directly uploading to a folder

Only JPG, PNG, SVG, and GIF files can be uploaded directly to a
folder. Up to 200 things can be included in Canva Free folders.
Folders created with Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva for Education,
and Canva for Nonprofits have a 1000-item capacity. Instead, try
using the Upload tab from within the editor.

File names and extensions

Ensure that the file names finish in one of the following Canva-
compatible formats: JPG, PNG, or SVG. Before attempting to upload
again, remove any special characters from the file names as well.

File corruption
Try opening the file with an alternative application. It is corrupted
and Canva is unable to read it if it does not open or if you are unable
to preview it. Attempt to obtain a fresh copy of the file, and then
utilize it for the Canva upload.

Your web browser

Don't forget to update your browser. An alternative method to
upload the photographs is to try using a different browser. With
Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, Canva functions best. Furthermore, it is
advised to clean out your browser's cache and history, as they might
become problematic if they build up.
Your internet connection
A reliable internet connection is necessary for uploading photos to
Canva. Before attempting to upload your files, try to connect to a
faster or more reliable network, if one is available. Try restarting
your connection if you don't have a backup network before trying to
upload once more.

Conclusion
You have gone through Canva's expansive and adaptable
environment in this book, learning about all of the features that
combine to make it a powerful tool for designers. You must have
become familiar with the key features and tools that Canva provides
throughout the chapters. You learned how to use its intuitive
interface, apply templates for a professional appearance, and alter
designs by adding text, graphics, and other features. The
significance of maintaining coherence in branding was emphasized,
exhibiting how Canva can assist in upholding a consistent aesthetic
across several projects. Canvas Background Remover tool, which is a
game-changer for anyone hoping to generate professional-quality
photographs without the need for complicated software, is one of
the noteworthy features that was addressed. Along with learning
time-saving techniques to improve productivity, you also learned
how to batch resize and precisely align items. To sum up, Canva is a
platform that democratizes design and makes it available to
everyone, not simply a tool for designers. With Canva's strong
functionality and easy-to-use interface, you can turn your ideas into
visually striking reality. The only restriction on your Canva
exploration and experimentation is your creativity. Continue to
develop and create, allowing your originality to come through in
whatever endeavor you take on.
 INDEX
1
1000-item capacity, 176
100GB cloud storage space., 10

3
300 DPI print of excellent quality, 158
350 pages can be found in a design. As a solution, you can make a new design if
you require more., 101

A
A new way to organize your life, 168
A portion of the apps on Canva are created, 171
A short description of what you do, 123
about designing and sharing your designs, 8, 157
About Pages, 100
access all projects, 57, 131
access Canva Pro features, 4
access more animations and transitions, 62
access photographs, 3
access Settings, 164
access the PDF upload section, 159
accounts' login information, 172
achieve symmetry, 36
activate Quick Flow, 40
Activity, 17, 30, 54, 70, 88, 94, 99, 125, 146, 156
Add a chart to your design, 41
add a new row to editable data fields, 42
add a QR code, 155
add a QR code to an existing design, 155
add a table and define the number of rows and columns, 50
add an element to the design, 32
add an image or video, 48
Add and duplicate pages you have created, 125
Add and edit audio, 146
Add any popular or favorite music of yours to the design, 146
add color to your chart, 42
Add gradients to your design to achieve depth, 94
add graphs in Canva., 92
Add images to your designs, 70
Add new record icon, 167
Add sound effects to your design, 146
Add tags to your images and videos, 146
add to your design displays, 175
Add your chart to a Canva design, 43
add your current domain, 163
Add your domain to Canva, 163
Add, edit, or delete your DNS records, 167
added capabilities, 1
Adding a frame, 44
Adding advanced charts via Flourish, 43
Adding and Deleting Tables, Rows, and Columns, 49
Adding and Editing Audio, 127
Adding and replacing videos on designs, 132
Adding animation, 122
Adding Animation, 144
Adding animation with the use of the Canva features option, 122
Adding audio tracks and sound effects, 127
Adding audio using Canvas Audio Library, 128
Adding border elements, 32
Adding brand voice to your brand kit, 83
Adding elements to your design, 31
Adding grids to your design, 48
Adding images or videos to frames, 45
Adding images or videos to grids, 48
Adding images to designs, 55
Adding new pages, 100
Adding page tiles, 103
adding photographs, 5, 18
Adding popular music to designs, 128
Adding rows and columns, 50
Adding shapes, 47
adding shapes to your design, 47
Adding tables, 49
Adding tags on designs, 139
Adding tags on media files, 139
Adding tags to your images, 139
Adding tags to your images, videos, and designs for easier search, 139
adding text, 24, 50, 176
Adding videos from the library, 132
Adding your uploaded videos, 133
Adding, Duplicating, and Deleting Elements, 31
Adding, duplicating, and deleting pages, 100
Adding, editing, or deleting your domain's DNS records, 166
Addition of Gradients to Achieve Depth, 89
additional A$70 million, 1
additional features, 159
Additional Settings, 42
Adhere to the prompt that displays., 67
adjust the brush size, 110
adjust the distance between grid cells, 49
adjust the size of the selected element or elements, 34
adjust the size of your design, 161, 162
adjust the speed of a video, 137
Adjust the volume of the audio tracks, 146
Adjusting element transparency, 36, 143
Adjusting grid spacing, 49
Adjusting image and video settings, 58
Adjusting image settings, 58
Adjusting the audio track duration, 130
Adjusting the folder’s brand controls, 82
Adjusting track volume, 129, 130
Adjusting volume, 129
Adjusting volume, trim, and clip audio tracks, 129
administrators and owners can manage domains for teams, 164
adore Canvas Elements, 3
Advanced Settings, 161, 162
aesthetic appeal, 68
aforementioned factors, 5
After selecting Open, select Connect., 66
Align elements, 39
Align space and text in your design, 70
Align to page, 39
Aligning and Spacing Text, 68
Aligning elements, 39
Alignment, 149
Allow Canva access to your content, 171
allowing modification, 35
allowing your originality to come through, 177
already-existing brainstorming file type., 169
already-existing one, 43
alter the color, 20, 24, 41, 77, 93
Altering colors, 44
Altering the marker type, 44
Alternative Methods for Scheduling and Posting, 16
amazing graphic design, 5
Animate, 24, 28, 61, 123, 144, 160, 161
Animated Instagram Story, 122
Animations menu, 62
anywhere on the page to make it your selection., 26
app version, 174
apply a filter, 61
apply a frame to the page, 45
apply a layout to your design, 29
Apply all x pages, 126
apply templates for a professional appearance, 176
Applying and removing filters, 60
Applying, changing, or removing animations, 61
Apps You Can Connect to Canva, 154
area of your business, 157
ascending order, 42
aspirations, 168
Assign members or groups as design approvers, 85
Atlassian, 1
attempting to upload again, 176
Australia, 1
Australian tech industry, 1
Autoplay, 127, 137, 138
available fields, 42

B
backdrop removal tool, 4
Background, 3, 6, 10, 25, 65, 66, 69, 70, 109, 116, 118, 176
background removal function, 3
background removal function in Canva is quite effective, 3
Background remover tools for both pictures and videos., 10
background-removal programs, 3
backup network, 176
Balance, 148
banks, 72, 73
Bar charts, 41
barcode is a QR code, 155
beautiful digital designs, 168
begin designing, 28, 157, 160
beginning any design work, 6
Being Keyword Specific, 52
best app for your needs and style requirements, 2
Black, 73
Blackbird Ventures, 1
blog.example.com, 163
Blue, 73
Body font, 72
Border color icon, 41, 48
Border style, 41, 48
borders, 3, 24, 32, 33, 41, 47, 48, 50, 149
border's current color, 47
brainstorming and research, 168
brainstorming sessions and workshops, 169
Brand and its Basics, 71
brand board templates, 85
Brand Control, 81
Brand fonts, 175
Brand Kit, 48, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84
Brand Kit and Brand Control, 74
Brand template, 28
Brand Template from the Share menu, 83
brand templates, 27, 28, 83, 85, 88
Brand Voice by scrolling down, 84
branded visuals for various platforms, 6
BRANDING, 71
Brands Templates, 27
briefly discuss the Canva mobile app, 12
Briefly explain what graphs and tables are and their uses in Canva, 94
Bright, 170
brightness, 58, 60, 73
Brochures, 157
browser history, 174
browser tab preview, 161, 162
brush an area roughly in the shape of a tree, 111
brush an elongated area, 111
Brushing over your image, 111
Bubbles, 127
Build a Design, 121
build visually stunning, well-organized web designs., 48
Building and Marketing Strategies Using Video and Animation in Canva, 7
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS AND MARKETING STRATEGIES, 126
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS AND MARKETING STRATEGIES USING VIDEO AND
ANIMATION IN CANVA, 126
business cards, 7, 100, 123, 124
Business cards, 157
business gatherings, 168
Business name, 71
business owners, 6, 95
business-like movies with Canva, 134
busy marketing teams, 168

C
Cache, 174
calendars, 9, 92
Cameron Adams established Canva in Perth, 1
Canva allows us to directly edit images, 6
Canva allows us to modify images, 31
Canva announced their own GPT, 1
Canva applications for iOS and Android, 162
Canva Apps, 171
Canva automatically saves each design, 23
Canva can help you personalize your designs for your company, 6
Canva content, 87, 97
Canva crashes or freezes, 174
Canva design, 4, 43, 58, 70, 127, 137, 138, 143, 158, 159
Canva designs, 5, 7, 9, 41, 55, 103, 132, 137, 152, 159
Canva Docs, 40, 105, 106, 114, 115
Canva editor, 43, 137, 138, 140, 166, 174
Canva elements are really useful, 3
Canva Enterprise is a plan intended for large organizations, 1
Canva established a relationship with Office Depot, 1
Canva facilitate direct image editing, 54
Canva for Districts, 76
Canva for Nonprofits, 56, 62, 74, 80, 83, 105, 106, 107, 109, 117, 129, 132, 175,
176
Canva for Work,, 1
Canva free benefits, 10
Canva Free users, 107, 162
Canva had over 750,000 users, 1
Canva has a ton of fantastic templates, 6
Canva has accumulated hundreds of thousands of images, 52
Canva has partnered with other photo-sharing websites, 52
Canva has two major accounts, 10
Canva home page's Social networking section, 89
Canva home screen, 11
Canva homepage, 28, 160, 161
Canva homepage banner, 161
Canva images, 3
Canva improve your design workflow, 54
Canva is a differentiator, 2
Canva is a graphic design app, 2
Canva is a great tool, 32
Canva is a one-stop shop used by pros, 9
Canva is a platform that democratizes design, 177
Canva is a veritable paradise., 5
Canva is a very flexible platform, 5, 18
Canva is a web-based application, 4
Canva is a well-known graphic design platform, 27
Canva is an excellent program, 4
Canva is an online application, 4
Canva is crashing or freezing when I use it, 174
Canva is good for Accessing Your Designs, 4
Canva is good for Accessing Your Designs Anywhere, 4
Canva is good for Basic Graphic Design, 2
Canva is good for Collaborating, 4
Canva is good for Elements, 3
Canva is good for Fonts, 3
Canva is good for Images, 3
Canva is good for Quick Graphic Design Projects, 5
Canva is good for removing the Backgrounds from Images, 3
Canva is good for Storing Your Designs, 4
Canva is good for Storing Your Designs without Taking up Computer Space, 4
Canva is subject to a page limit, 158
Canva is the place to go if you need a quick design., 2
Canva logo designs, 99
Canva occasionally sets up your DNS settings, 166
Canva offers a lot of amazing capabilities, 6, 55
Canva offers an amazing selection of printable goods, 159
Canva pieces., 50
Canva Pro benefits, 10
Canva Pro., 3, 4, 17, 129, 172
Canva provides basic charting tools, 43
Canva raised $200 million in September 2021, 1
Canva released Magic Write, 1
Canva status error, 173
Canva Status page, 174
Canva templates, 2, 18, 28, 30
Canva templates are made with your needs in mind, 18
Canva upload, 176
Canva uses a freemium business model, 1
Canva was valued at A$2.5 billion, 1
Canva Whiteboards, 168
Canva Whiteboards' endless size, 168
canva.com., 138, 162
Canva-compatible formats, 176
Canva-designed website, 43
Canva's ability to connect lines to elements, 39
Canva's advantages, 2
Canva's background removal tool, 4
Canvas background remover is very amazing, 3
Canvas Background Remover tool, 176
Canvas browser plugins, 174
Canvas browsers, 165
Canvas desktop, 12, 16, 17
Canva's Domain Name Search tool, 162
Canvas elements and graphics, 31
Canvas Elements area and enter in grids, 91
Canva's expansive and adaptable environment, 176
Canva's features, 10
Canvas library into your designs, 3
Canvas Mobile Version, 12
Canva's most flexible features, 44
Canvas Notifications icon, 173
Canva's options, 16
Canva's partnership with Smartmockups, 53
Canva's primary attraction, 18
Canva's primary attraction is its templates, 18
Canva's primary goal, 5
Canva's Quick Create tool, 89
Canva's servers, 164
Canva's social media, 5, 9, 17
Canva's social media scheduling tool, 5, 9
Canva's strong functionality, 177
Canvas template-switching feature, 26
Canva's valuation, 1
Canvas's principles, 108
care, 73, 168
cell colors, 50
central search bar, 11
certain pictures and videos, 144
Change Canva fonts, 88
Change shape, 145
change the corner rounding, 41
Change video scene duration, 136
changing a design’s background, 54
Changing cell color fill, 50
Changing element layers or alignment, 38
Changing images on a template, 20
Changing or removing animations, 62
Changing Templates, 26
Changing the border color of the frame, 47
Changing the colors, 19
chart component, 42
Check the Billing & Plans page in your Settings, 172
check your preferences for link preview, 162
Check your preferences for the page URL, 161, 162
Check your trash for any uploaded material, 175
checklist, 168
Choose "Add palette.", 77
Choose "Lock page.", 35
choose a color block, 19
Choose a crop aspect ratio for elements, 34
choose a different color., 77
choose a spreadsheet to import, 42
choose Add column after or Add column before, 50
choose Add row after or Add row before., 50
choose Apply style to page, 30
Choose between a bubble plots or scatter plot chart for line and dot
plots., 44
choose Canva from the list of apps, 171
Choose Custom size in the Resize section., 105
Choose Playback from the toolbar of the editor., 137, 138
choose Publish website., 162
choose Reset adjustments, 60
Choose Save Design to SharePoint after searching., 67
choose Shared with you from the Projects' owner dropdown, 173
Choose the app you wish to utilize., 57
choose the Apps tab, 155
Choose the color tile, 42, 44
choose the concerned text box, 22
Choose the design's video element., 137, 138
Choose the Layouts tab to get layout suggestions., 29
choose the page or element,, 62
Choose the shape that you wish to join with another shape., 40
choose the table, 50, 51
choose the table, make a click, 50
Choose the text box, 175
Choose the time and type in the desired duration, 170
choose the unlock or unlock position icon., 35
choose with the Canva app, 169
choosing the star symbol next to the folder name, 14
Chrome, 140, 174, 176
chronological order, 23
clean out your browser's cache and history, 176
Click Add Data and select Google Sheets, 44
Click on Apply brand voice, 84
Click on Edit photo, 64
click on Schedule, 16
Click or press the Elements tab within the editor., 32
Click the Adjust tab., 58
Click the Elements tab, 49
Click the locked element to unlock it, 35
Click the Marker icon, 44
Click the More icon on the thumbnail of the page., 35
click the Music icon, 170
Click the rainbow to select a custom color, 50
Click the Settings link on the home screen, 167
Click the uploaded file, 57
Click Upload CSV to upload it., 42
Cliff Obrecht, 1
Clipping audio tracks, 130
cloud-based storage, 5
Cloudflare proxied records, 166
cm(centimeters), 22
Co-founders Perkins and Obrecht, 1
collaborate to make your ideas a reality., 4
collaborate with people on your graphic design process, 4
Collaboration, 169
collaboration tools, 5
Collapse whiteboard, 169
collect data, 168
Color, 24, 60, 76, 81, 82, 124, 147, 158
Color edit section by swiping it down, 60
Color Profile, 124, 158
color selections, 19, 89
Colors, 20, 72, 96
colors from the images, 20
colors you can generate with your design,, 20
combining and dividing table cells, 51
commercial and non-commercial purposes, 3
commercial endeavor, 129
communicate and collaborate, 168
comparable graph, 92
complement your company, 5, 122
Complete access to the complete brand kit., 10
complete guide for efficiently managing elements in Canva, 31
complicated software, 177
computer storage, 4
computers for business and daily tasks, 12
Conclusion, 176
conditions and privacy policy of the developer, 171
Confetti, 127
confidence, 73
configure a Canva account, 10
Configure brand control, 88
Configure button, 64
Connect to link your Flourish account, 43
connect your account, 57
Connect your domain to Canva, 164
Connect your Flourish account, 43
connecting apps necessitates accepting the terms, 171
Connecting lines to elements, 39
Consider it a graphic design equivalent of Google Docs, 4
Consider your website as the destination and your DNS records as a map, 165
contemporary world of technology, 123
content calendars, 168
Content you are Unable to Trademark, 98
Continue to develop and create, 177
Contrast, 147
cookies, 174
Coordinated Universal Time, 108, 117, 118
Copy pages from one design to another, 125
copy the content from the template, 30
copy the Elements from the template, 30
Copying pages from one design to another, 103
Copyrights and Trademarks, 86
copywriting assistant on the site, 1
costly and time-consuming, 3
Create a business card and a magazine, 125
Create a Canva account., 17
Create a custom template in Canva., 17
Create a Design button, 12, 18
Create a Design option, 122, 159
Create a Flourish Chart, 43
Create a QR code, 156
create a social media content calendar, 168
Create diverse logos, 99
create mirror effects,, 36
Create pictures and videos with the use of magic media, 125
create social media graphics, 1
Create your Brand Kit, 74
Create your writing style, 119
Creating a Business Card, 123
Creating a Magazine, 124
Creating a Profile Frame, 120
Creating a QR Code, 155
creating an account, 5, 9, 10
Creating and editing brand color palettes, 76
Creating and editing videos, 134
creating and publishing a website, 160
Creating and scheduling a post, 15
Creating Clickable Links, 154
creating eye-catching visuals, 8, 157
CREATING GRAPHICS, 100
CREATING GRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA, 100
Creating Graphics for Social Media Using Canva, 7
CREATING GRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USING CANVA, 100
Creating Graphs for Your Documents, 92
Creating multiple Brand Kits, 74
Creating Professional Graphic Designs, 6
CREATING PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGNS, 89
creating visual content, 17
Creating your brand kit with a free account, 85
Creating Your First Designs, 6
CREATING YOUR FIRST DESIGNS, 55
creation of marketing materials, 157
creativity, 32, 44, 177
Creativity, 73
crop an element, 34
Crop marks and bleed, 124, 158, 159
Crop on the editing toolbar, 34
Cropping elements, 34
Cropping elements, photos, and videos, 34
current investors Blackbird Ventures and Felicis Ventures, 1
Curtains fall, 127
Custom shapes and frames, 44
customers, 5, 18, 53, 62, 72, 74, 117, 120, 129, 132, 154, 160, 175
customization choices, 29, 92
Customize a Canva template?, 30
customize your template, 5, 18

D
DALL·E and Imagen, 107, 108
deactivating, 164
Define boundaries, 32
delete items, 31, 131
Delete page, 102
Deleting and moving rows and columns, 50
Deleting elements, 32
Deleting pages, 102
Deleting your saved tone of voice, 120
Describing Canva, 9
Design Approval for Organizations, 84
design components, 28, 31, 69, 160, 161
design flexibility, 54
design platform Canva, 9
design style, 9, 50, 124
Design tab's Business Card size template, 123
design tools, 29
Design with the use of frames, 94
Designers utilize and incorporate design, 7, 147
Designers utilize and incorporate design concepts into their work, 7, 147
Designing a Lovely Logo, 6
DESIGNING A LOVELY LOGO, 95
Designing multi-page documents for print, 158
Designing Presentations, 126
Designing websites, 28, 160, 161
Designing websites from scratch, 161
Designing with AI (Magic Studio), 106
Designing with Frames, 91
Designs, 12, 22, 23, 26, 27, 69, 81, 91, 103, 139, 140, 159, 173
designs arranged into folders, 14
designs distinct to your business, 31
designs layer order, 39
designs online, 7
Designs that are deleted directly from Projects, 173
desktop and mobile devices, 121, 122, 169
Desktop app notifications, 171
detailed instructions, 50
developing websites using Canva, 31
Difference between Free and Pro, 10
different assets, 168
Different browsers have different ways of exporting designs, 174
different sites for certain pictures, 3
different team, 82, 172
Digital whiteboards, 168, 169
direct post sharing, 16
Directly uploading to a folder, 176
disable proxy records, 166
disable Proxy status, 166
discover strategies to organize your to-do lists, 168
display the color palettes, 20
displaying Whiteboards, 169
dividing your design into sections, 173
DNS propagation, 165, 166
DNS record table, 167
domain lock, 167
domain name, 71, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167
Domain Name System, 165
Domain privacy, 167
Domain verification, 164
domain world, 165
Domains managed by Canva, 164
Download a design, 156
Download button, 151, 158
download format for your design, 158
download your video, 143
DOWNLOADING, 151
Downloading and Sharing Your Craft, 7
DOWNLOADING AND SHARING YOUR CRAFT, 151
downloading designs and scheduling, 12
downloading in several browsers, 174
Downloading video as separate files, 143
Drag the Intensity slider beneath the filter, 61
Drag the Rotate slider, 38
Dramatic, 170
draw on Canva as you can in Procreate, 2
draw on the image, 68
drawing app like Procreate, 2
dreaming up enormous goals, 169
drop-down menu, 15, 16
drop-down menu, 76
drop-down menu, 86
drop-down menu, 119
Drum roll, 127
duotone effects, 53
duplicate elements in Canva, 32
duplicate the color from the template, 30
Duplicate the design, 173
duplicating a selected element, 34
Duplicating elements in your design, 32
Duplicating pages, 101
duplicating parts, 32

E
easily integrating elements into your Canva design, 31
easy-to-use interface, 177
edit a grid, 49
edit a photo, 64
edit a picture, 58
edit a video, 65
edit an element, 36, 38, 136, 143
Edit chart colors and style, 42
Edit many of the templates available on Canva., 30
Edit Photo, 60, 63, 65, 111, 115
Edit Photo or Edit Video, 60
edit the added track, 129, 130
Edit the text in your pictures with the use of Grab text, 125
Edit under Contact information, 165
Edit your saved tone of voice, 119
editability, 54
Editing audio tracks, 129
Editing audio tracks from the timeline, 129
Editing color on images, 60
Editing element timing in your designs, 136
editing menu, 161
Editing shapes, 48
Editing Templates, 18
Editing your DNS records, 166
editor menu, 132, 161, 162, 163
editor toolbar, 34, 38, 42, 44, 47, 58, 60, 63, 65, 110, 115, 130
editor's side panel, 29, 30, 31, 139, 140
effectively experiment, 26
Effects tab, 25, 63, 64, 65, 109, 120
element file formats are editable, 6
element placement, 6, 55
element transparency, 36, 143, 146
Elements are missing from my download, 174
eliminating animations in Canva, 61
email address, 11, 123, 125, 154, 163, 165, 167
Email addresses, 155
email verification, 163, 167
Embeds and GIFs cannot be cropped., 34
Employ an Incognito window, 174
Employ the use of grids for effective designs, 94
employing subdomains, 165
enable Canva notifications, 171
energy, 73
Energy, 73
enhance performance, 174
Enter "frame" in the search bar, 44
Enter "grid" in the search bar, 48
Enter "website" into the search field, 160
Enter or import your chart data, 42
enterprise solution, 1
Erase and retouch any picture you have in Canva, 125
Erasing or retouching pictures, 109, 110
Establish a clear brand voice for your group, 83
establish an automated connection, 164
Every element of the design, 144
everybody's map pointing to your new location, 165
examine the Content Planner, 9
Examine the way the elements of your chart are displayed, 42
examine your data in full-screen mode, 42
example.com, 163, 165
exchange designs, 4
exhibiting how Canva can assist in upholding a consistent aesthetic, 176
expand a page, 169
Expand to Whiteboard.", 169
Expanding slides to whiteboards, 169
experimentation, 177
Explain briefly the role of licenses, trademarks, and copyright, 88
Explore the key features, 17
extend a Canva Presentation, 169
extend Canvas functionality, 171
extensive library of photos and elements, 54
extra settings, 157
Extract audio from your video, 146
Extracting audio from your video, 132
eye-catching appearance, 60
eye-catching website, 32

F
Facebook, 7, 16, 18, 19, 58, 89, 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 134, 153, 172
Fading audio tracks, 130
familiarize yourself with its interface, 9
family, 152, 169
features and functionalities, 171
FedEx Office in June 2020., 1
Felicis Ventures,, 1
few minor variations between Canvas desktop and mobile versions, 12
few potential, 172
File corruption, 176
file names, 176
File names and extensions, 176
Filling frames with color, 46
Filling grids with color, 49
Filters and Effects, 145
finance, 72, 73
find the designs you're looking for, 172
fine-tune your layout, 31
Finished a design but are having trouble finding it?, 172
Firefox, 174, 176
flat valuation, 1
Flatten PDF, 124, 158, 159
flip an element, 37
flip the switch, 171
Flipping and rotating elements, 36
Flipping elements, photos, and videos, 37
floor plan mapping, 168
Flourish's integration, 43
flowcharts, 39
Flyers (portrait), 157
Folders, 12, 13, 14, 81, 139, 176
Following a user on the whiteboard, 169
Fonts, 25, 72, 78, 79, 86, 91, 96, 175
Free and Pro, 5, 10, 17, 18, 23, 30
free domain, 161, 162
freedom, 73
fresh remarks, 171
fulfill the upload conditions, 175
functional desktop or laptop, 9
fundamental design concepts, 7
fundamental guidelines, 6
funds Hostplus and Aware Super, 1

G
General Catalyst and Bond, 1
Generate button, 84, 107, 113
Generate from a text prompt, 112
generate ideas, 108, 113, 118
generate professional-quality photographs, 176
generate text, 112, 125
Get a domain to create a more polished and on-brand website, 162
Get Approval, 81
get assistance from the partner website, 173
Get design inspiration matched to your brand's style, 29
Get your recording, 142
Getting Design Approval, 81
Getting Started with Canva, 5
GETTING STARTED WITH CANVA, 9
Getting Started with the Canva Desktop App, 171
Give Canva access to your files, 42
Give your folder a name., 13
Give your gadget a restart., 174
global business leaders use digital collaboration tools, 168
Go into Settings on your device., 171
Go to Logos and select Add New., 80
Go to Notifications, then System., 171
Google and Microsoft, 1
Gradients can also be used., 46, 50
graphic design industry, 2
graphic design software, 1
Graphics, 7, 52, 75, 117
graphics, and other features, 176
Graphs, 92
great deal of material, 8, 157
Green, 73
grocery lists,, 168
Grouping and ungrouping elements, 38
Grouping, layering, and aligning elements, 38
Groups and Page banners, 121
Guidelines for Brands When Creating Logos, 97
Guy Kawasaki, 1

H
happiness, 73
having trouble finding your design in Projects, 173
having trouble utilizing or getting into Canva, 173
Header font, 72
heading of "basic" graphic design, 2
health, 73
Hierarchy, 148
Holding down the Shift key on your keyboard, 32, 36, 37, 38, 51, 136, 143
Hollow, 25
homepage, 26, 57, 64, 78, 81, 82, 83, 116, 131, 138, 139, 154, 164, 166
horizontal axis, 43
host your Canva website, 167
house technologies, 171
How can the extensive library of photos and elements in Canva be utilized, 54
How do I use DALLE by OpenAI?, 107
How do I use Imagen by Google Cloud?, 107
How do you get past this?, 121
How does changing a design’s background contribute to the visual impact of the
final product?, 54
How is Canva moderating these apps and ensuring safe use?, 108
How to Download a Design, 151
how to download and set up notifications for the app, 171
how to make sure your connections are strong and obvious, 39
How to use Magic Layouts, 29
How will you design a marketing graphic using Canva on your desktop?, 17
How will you incorporate Canva into your daily business operations, 17
HUGELY crucial benefit, 5
hundreds of pre-made templates, 168
hundreds of thousands of photos and elements, 6
Hundreds of thousands of templates are available on Canva, 5, 18
 I
Icons, 75, 96, 97
identical designs, 159
Imagery, 72
Images, 12, 44, 52, 55, 64, 109, 110, 115, 116, 131, 139
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES, 147
Important Principles on Graphics Design, 7
IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES ON GRAPHICS DESIGN, 147
Importing a Google Sheets import, 42
Importing Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop files, 138
Importing images from Sharepoint to Canva, 67
improve productivity, 177
improve readability, 50
improve the personalization and professionalism of your company’s designs, 54
In (inches), 22
Include a palette, 77
include animation in your page, 28
Include your chart data, 44
include your phone number, 165
including clickable links in my publications, 154
including photographs,, 172
including useful advice, 39
including Work Kits, 1
incorporate a graph into your design, 92
incorporate a line into your design, 39
incorporate AMAZING pictures, 3
incorporate an uploaded video into your design, 134
incorporate gradients, 6
incorporate visualization into your design, 43
incorrect account on Canva, 172
individual components, 144
Infographic charts, 41
infographics, 2, 92, 154
Infographics, 157
Instagram, 9, 16, 19, 58, 89, 122, 125, 127, 134
Instagram stories, 122
Instagram story template, 122
instantly apply a font selection, 175
instantly published after your domain has been validated, 164
Interactive charts, 42
interesting and well-organized ways, 169
internal documents, 27
internet connection, 9, 65, 66, 117, 173, 174
INTRODUCTION, 1
intuitive interface, 176
inventive layout ideas, 29
investors Blackbird Ventures, 1
Investors include the well-known Australian superannuation, 1
Invitations and cards, 157
itinerary, 168

J
JPG, 80, 176

K
keep consistency, 27
Keep updating Canva with your website, 164
Keeping elements consistent and expediting the design process, 32
key features and tools that Canva provides, 176
Keyboard shortcut, 38
kindness, 73
Knowing Canva's strong points, 2

L
Large design files, 4
larger collection of high-quality photos, 56
latest version, 174
Launch a Canva template, 66
Launch a layout, 119, 120
launch a new design, 2
Launch a pre-existing design., 132
launch an empty page in the editor, 161
layouts and styles, 26
learn about printing and putting your designs into tangible objects, 157
Learn about the prerequisites, 171
learning about all of the features, 176
learning time-saving techniques, 177
Licenses and copyright, 87
Limitations of adding popular music, 129
Limitations of Layouts, 29
Line and dot charts, 41
Line color, 23
Line End, 24
Line start, 24
Line style, 24
Lines, 23, 39, 47
Lines and Shapes, 23
link Canva to your social media accounts, 16
Link your Canva to Social media, 156
linking your domains to Canva, 166
list of supported browsers for Canva, 174
locate the Schedule button, 15
Locating stock pictures for your designs, 3
Locating your design, 23
lock a page thumbnail,, 35
lock an element, 34, 35
Lock from the editor toolbar, 34
locked page, 36
Locking and unlocking elements, 34
Locking and unlocking pages, 35
Locking elements, 34
Lofi, 170
logged out of other websites, 174
Logo, 67, 71, 98
look for Administrator notifications, 173
Look for the Sharepoint app and pick it., 66
Looking for more elements by the same artists, 32
Loop a video when making a presentation, 138
Love, 73
Loyalty, 73

M
Magic Write, 83, 84, 112, 113, 119, 120, 125
major daily effort for business owners, 157
majority of business purposes, 87
Make a copy button, 16
Make a description of what to generate, 111
Make a new design, 32, 43, 57, 112
Make a new design or open an old one., 32, 43, 57, 112
Make a new presentation, 169
make adjustments, 48, 59, 130
make changes, 36, 48, 58, 60, 77, 130, 143, 167
Make sure the operating system on your device is the most recent version, 174
Make sure you enable notifications for Canva by swiping down, 172
Make sure your internet connection is reliable and speedy., 174
make the image or video snap, 48
Make use of the background remover tool to remove the background, 70
Make use of the quick create function to properly make a design, 94
Make your event dreams a reality, 168
make your holiday fantasies come true, 168
make your QR codes, 7, 151
making a logo for your company, 97
making a new design or incorporating your Flourish chart, 43
Making Changes to Text and Font, 21
making diagrams, 39
making use of Canva and some of the apps associated with it., 172
Making use of Diverse Creative Tools, 6
MAKING USE OF DIVERSE CREATIVE TOOLS, 71
Making Use of Templates, 5
MAKING USE OF TEMPLATES, 18
Making use of the alignment, 68
Making use of the erase and restore brushes, 64
making your designs, 6, 55
Making your photo selectable and customizable with Magic Grab, 115
malfunctioning internet connection, 174
Manage third-party domains, 165
Manage under Advanced Settings, 167
Manage uploads, 131
manage your DNS records, 166
manageable and sharing area, 168
Managing and disconnecting domains, 164
Managing brand kit colors in the editor, 77
Managing uploads from the editor, 131
Many individuals use the excellent graphic design app Canva, 2
Mapping out your thoughts graphically, 168
Margin, 156, 157
margin of error, 157
mastering the use of Canvas editing tools and features, 54
media repository, 108
Melanie Perkins, 1
member of a design team, 4
menu bar atop the editor, 27
merge cells, 51
Merging and unmerging table cells, 51
Messaging, 152, 153
Mic drop, 127
Millions of free pictures and graphics, 10
mind-mapping ideas, 169
minimal technical requirements, 173, 174
Minimize or Timer icons, 170
Mirror Camera, 145
Missing designs, 172
mm(millimeters), 22
mobile app,, 9, 12
mobile device, 12, 66, 161, 162, 172, 174, 175
mobile version is fantastic, 12
modify a photo or video, 60
Modify and cut the audio, 129
Modify the images and videos in your designs, 58
modify the line style, 40
Modify the size of your designs, 10
mood board, 168
mood boards, 85, 168
Moodboard, 85
more about the minimal technical specifications, 174
More options, 152
more reliable network, 176
more visual information, 12
motion effect, 62
Motion Effects, 62
Move the line's end in the direction of an element, 40
Move the mouse pointer over an element from the Elements tab, 32
moving around and exploring, 169
Moving around the canvas, 169
moving your domain, 167
multi-page design in Canva, 158
Muting and deleting audio, 128
My Collection, 91
my.canva.site, 160

N
nameservers, 166, 167
Nature, 73
Navigate and utilize Canva's mobile version, 17
Navigate to Notifications., 171
Navigate to the DNS records area, 167
Navigate to the Fonts area, 175
navigate to the Trash, 173
Navigating pages, 105
Navigating the video timeline, 136
navigation menu, 161, 162
necessity of submark logos, 99
neutral photographs, 72
never-ending journey through stunning, well-designed templates., 2
new Assistant tool, 1
new timer button, 170
Newsletters, 157
noteworthy features, 177
Notification enabling for mac, 171
Notification enabling for windows, 171
notification informing, 170
numerous rows or columns, 51
numerous teams, 172

O
obtain a fresh copy of the file, 176
on-the-go designing, 17
Open the app, 174
Open the design you want to modify., 29
OpenAI's GPT Store, 1
opening the file, 176
opening the file with an alternative application, 176
opens in a new tab or window, 168, 169
opportunity to view both the desktop and mobile versions, 5, 9
Orange, 73
Organization brand designers, 76
organize all of your resources, 168, 169
organizing parties, 168
Organizing the different components of your design, 32
original borderline, 157
original shape, 40
other Canva template, 126
other capabilities in the Edit Image function, 53
other designs, 4, 39
other features, 157
other purposes can benefit from Canva, 2
other text effects in Canva, 25
out-of-date browser, 174
outside developers, 171
over 75 million images, 3
overall number of elements, 173
Overview of This Book, 5

P
Page Orientation, 105
Page view settings, 104
paid features, 172
Pan with two-finger drag, 68
partners, 169
Passion, 73
password protection, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164
pastel-colored images with flowers, 72
PDF editing and printing, 159
PDF Print tab, 158
per Canva's license agreement, 3
permit Canva, 16
Permit Canva to access the content on Sharepoint., 66
persistent software problems, 174
personal information, 167
personal or professional life, 12, 169
personalize company designs effectively, 54
Personalize your chart, 44
Photo Animations, 62
photos are missing from your downloaded design, 174
phrase floral icon, 98
physical address, 165
Pick the files you wish to upload, 56
picture editing tools, 6, 54
Pie charts, 41
Pink, 73
Pixabay and Pexels, 52
Place stuff in a different folder, 172
Place your cursor on the desired row or table to be edited, 50
plan out your weekly schedules, 168
planner pages, 92
planners, 9, 92
planning events, 168
platform for print products, 1
Play icon, 170
pleasing data visualizations, 43
plethora of options, 53
PNG, 54, 80, 151, 176
popular fonts, 175
Position elements from the front to the back, 70
Positioning Elements Front to Back, 69
power, 55, 73, 145
powerful tool for designers, 176
preliminary creative thinking., 108
Pre-made layouts that complement a company's brand identity, 27
pre-made template, 22
Pre-Made Templates, 2
premium components, 41
Prepare to bring your thoughts and lists to life, 169
present and record, 143
Present and record, 127
present fullscreen, 170
presentations, 1, 27, 49, 51, 56, 60, 61, 103, 126, 127, 132, 134, 137, 140, 143,
145, 169
Presenter view, 127
presenter window, 170
presenter's view, 170
Press Publish., 83
Press the button to activate the alerts., 171
Press the icon for the Folder., 13
press the Nameservers section, 167
Press the Publish Website menu item., 163
prevent visitors from getting lost by updating the DNS settings, 165
primary Canva accounts, 14
primary details, 90
Print bleed, 123, 157, 159
printing and putting your designs, 8, 157
Printing directly through Canva, 159
printing process, 157
Printing templates, 157
Processing updates, 166
produce more captivating designs, 36, 143
producing designs, 38, 81
professional purposes, 30
professional service-based organizations, 72
Professionalism, 73
professionalism of your designs, 158
proficient with Canva's upload management feature, 131
Projects tab, 12, 23, 64, 139, 140
promotional goods, 1
Protecting your domain, 167
Provide a URL for your recording, 142
provide a value in the adjacent field, 36, 143
providing ample room, 168
PSDs or TIFFs, 175
publish designs, 27
Publish settings, 162
publish websites., 160
Publish your website, 164
publish your website using Canva, 163
Publishing Canva websites, 161
Publishing websites, 162
Purchased domains automatically renew yearly by default, 164
Purchasing a domain, 162
Purchasing and getting licenses for pro audio tracks, 132
Purchasing domains, 162
Purchasing domains to publish websites, 162
px(pixels), 22

Q
QR code app, 155
quantity of text, 29
Quick Create Collection, 89
Quick Create function, 6
quickly and simply create a variety of data visualizations, 43
quickly generate graphics in Canva, 22
Quiet emoji, 127

R
range of editing options for elements in Canva, 54
rapidly design branded graphics in Canva, 6
Rearranging elements layers, 39
Rearranging pages, 102
Recent, 12, 75, 159
recent designs, 12
recent feature additions, 24
recommended colors., 46, 47, 49
Record Direct into Canva, 145
Record directly into Canva, 146
Recording videos, 140
Recording videos in the editor, 140
Red, 73
Re-enabling team brand controls, 82
registrar transfer requests., 167
reliable internet connection, 176
reloading the Canva website, 174
Remote Control feature, 169
Remove a hue, 77
remove any special characters from the file names, 176
remove filters, 60, 70
Remove photo and video from your background, 70
remove the recording, 143
Remove the recording, 142
remove watermarks, 41
Remove Watermarks button, 41
Remover Tool, 70
Removing photo and video backgrounds, 63
Removing video backgrounds, 65
Removing watermarks from elements, 41
Rename the palette, 77, 78
Reorganize and remove folders, 172
Repetition, 149
Replace logos or images in multiple designs, 70
Replacing all logos or images in multiple designs, 67
Replacing videos on templates, 134
reported issues, 173
Resizing and cropping elements, 34
Resizing and repositioning added media, 46, 48
Resizing elements, text boxes, photos, and videos, 34
Resizing rows, 51
Resizing rows and columns, 51
Restore or Erase brush, 64
Restricting colors and fonts, and design approval, 81
restriction on your Canva exploration, 177
resulting pop-up window, 43
Return to Canva and select Continue after copying each record, 164
reupload the files, 175
RGB choice, 158
RGB printing, 158
rotate an element,, 37
rotate images in frames or grids., 38
Rotating elements, 37
Rotating elements, text boxes, photos, and videos, 37
rounded corners to guides, 41
row or column size and fit, 50
Rulers and margins for print, 68
 S
Safari, 140, 174, 176
safety, 73
saving your recording, 142
Saving your voice, 119
Say hello to improved collaboration, 169
Schedule option from the menu, 16
Schedule page, 15
Scheduling content, 14
Scheduling content with the Content Planner, 14
screen sizes, 12
scrolling view, 100, 101, 102
search engine visibility, 161, 162
search field, 28, 31, 55, 89, 116, 140
second brain, 168
security, 73
see three options, 159
Seek terms and phrases, 71
Select "Add another domain.", 163
Select "Upload files.", 56
Select "Upload logos.", 80
Select a color tile from the list of options, 42
select a different color, 20, 46, 47, 49
Select a different filter option to switch filters., 61
select a new animation, 62
Select a profile photo from the homepage, 172
Select a subdomain from the free domain, 162
Select an animation from the Element Animations, 62
Select an animation from the Page Animations tab, 61
select Apply elements, 30
Select Area, 59
select Elbowed or Curved lines, 40
select Expand data table, 42, 44
Select from Focus, 170
Select Merge cells using a right-click on the cells., 51
Select Projects, 57, 103
select Publish., 162
Select the "Create a design" tab, 22
Select the color you want to use from the Document, 48
Select the cross located in the upper-right corner, 13
Select the Data tab, 44
Select the design you want to modify., 29
Select the desired color-filled grid space, 49
Select the Domains tab using the side menu., 164
Select the Edit Image option located in the top bar., 53
Select the element that you wish to copy, 32
Select the frame on which you wish to place a picture or video., 45
Select the frame that you wish to color., 46
Select the publication method for your Canva website, 161
select the QR Code option., 155
select the rainbow color tile., 46, 49
Select the Sharing option., 143
Select the tab for Brand controls, 81
select the template you like to utilize, 161
Select Transparency, 36, 143
Select Use in the current design, 43
Select View More by artist, 32, 129
Select Website from the results., 28
select Website., 160, 161
Select Websites from the suggested design categories, 161
Selecting the platforms, 89
selecting the See All option., 54
selecting the Text tab, 21
Selling your Canva-created graphics, 3
separating subjects, 63
Sequoia Capital, 1
Set the rules for members or groups who need approval before publishing, 85
Set up and make use of brand kit color palettes, 88
Set up and use Canvas Content Planner, 17
Set up brand kits, 88
Setting a timer, 170
Setting Up, 9, 76, 78, 84
Setting up Brand Control, 81
Setting up brand fonts, 78
Setting up Brand Kits, 74
Setting Up Canva on Desktop and Mobile, 9
Setting up Folders for Organization, 12
Setting up Website DNS records, 165
Setting up Your Team’s Brand Voice, 83
Settings tab, 42, 92
setup processes, 14
several elements, 34
several projects, 176
Shapes, 24, 39, 47, 97, 98, 99, 122
shapes are an essential component of most designs, 24
Share, 15, 27, 67, 76, 83, 140, 143, 151, 152, 153, 156, 158, 160, 161
share a design, 173
Share button, 151, 152, 158, 160
share sale in March 2024, 1
Share your design, 156
SHARING, 151
Sharing Brand Kits with the Organization, 76
sharing to social media, 12
Sharing Your Design, 152
sharp decline in value, 1
Show margins setting, 157
Shut off any open tabs, 174
side panel of the homepage, 74, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 109
sign up using social media, 172
significance of maintaining coherence in branding, 176
simplifying your preparation, 168
Simply typing a keyword, 118
Size, 22, 51, 147
small business owners, 5, 8, 9, 157
Smartmockups, 53, 54
Social, 7, 16, 89, 126, 152, 153, 156
social media accounts, 7, 57, 69, 120, 124, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156
social media designs, 9
social media material, 1
some minor variations., 5, 9
somebody asks to use your design, 171
someone requests permission for a design, 171
someone responds to your statement, 171
someone shares a folder or design with you, 171
sophisticated charts, 43
sophisticated techniques Canva, 5
spacing elements, 68
Speak with the administration of your team, 173
special characters, 176
specific editing tools, 54
specified text box,, 175
Speed up or slow down a video, 138
speedy resizing, 6, 55
Splice, 25
Standard, 126, 158
Start a design from scratch on Canva?, 30
start from scratch with a design, 5, 22
start the timer, 170
Starting and Finding, 22
step-by-step tutorial on connecting lines to Canva pieces, 39
sticky notes, 169
storage is available for Canva, 175
storage space with Canva, 4
Storing and finding Brand Templates, 83
storyboard forthcoming films, 168
subdomain for the subjects, 165
subdomain from the free domain, 161
subdomain using the Website URL, 162
subscription to the Pro plan, 4
suggestions for designs and visuals, 1
Supercharge study and work tasks, 168
suppliers, 165, 169
support Canva's automated connection, 164
support the language option on your account, 175
support uniformity, 6, 55
support various workflows, 168
SVG, 80, 176
Switch on the design approval settings, 84
switching teams., 172
Switching to grid view, 104
Switching to the timeline view, 104
System Preferences on your device, 171

T
Tables, 49, 92
tangible objects, 8
tangible printed products, 7
Tap Remove animation, 62
Tap the Font icon from the toolbar, 175
tap the Menu button, 172
team admin, 172
Team administrators, 172
Team members can quickly produce content, 84
Technical requirements, 9
Template link, 152
Template option in the upper left corner, 19
Templates, 30, 83, 87, 99
Tennis ball, 111
Text, 21, 25, 29, 62, 72, 96, 97, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 154
text box, 21, 25, 34, 37, 63, 68, 72, 86, 111, 120, 123, 130, 144, 154, 163, 175
Text effects and Fonts, 25
The ability to arrange, layer, and align elements, 38
The canvas-sharing tool is interesting, 4
the combination of images, 5
The designs are shared with you rather than owned by you, 173
the desired picture or video., 48
The DNS records for your website, 165
the DNS settings of your domain host., 164
the editing toolbar, 46, 49, 63, 77
the field of design, 7, 147
The firm also announced the release of new products, 1
The Generator Tool, 73
the import process, 171
the new folder location, 173
The platform has a drag-and-drop interface, 1
the Projects link on the left menu, 23
the text display error, 175
The text doesn't display properly, 175
The timer's default setting is five minutes, 170
themes for presentations, 1
third-party printing providers, 8, 157
TikTok, 127, 134
Timer icon in the editor's bottom corner, 170
time-saving, 6, 55, 177
Tips and Tricks, 8, 157
Tips and Tricks for Printing, 157
TIPS, TRICKS, AND RESOURCES, 157
Toggle the slider buttons, 81
tool for designers, 177
TOOLS AND UNIQUE FEATURES, 31
Tools and Unique Features in Canva, 6
TOOLS AND UNIQUE FEATURES IN CANVAS, 31
top-level folder., 14
trademarking, 87, 97
trademarking is primarily discussed concerning logos on Canva, 87
Trademarks, 87
transparency in Canva, 36
travel itineraries, 168
Trim or lengthen videos, 134
Trim videos instantly, 135
Trim your videos and alter scene duration, 146
Trimming audio tracks, 130
trimming videos, 134
Trimming videos and changing scene duration, 134
trimming videos and changing scene durations, 134
Troubleshooting Tips, 172
trust, 73
Try a different browser, 174
Try cleaning the cache on your browser, 174
Try restarting your connection, 176
Try signing into each Canva account, 172
try to fix your uploads, 175
Try using the private or incognito mode to access Canva, 174
t-shirt designs, 5, 9, 18
Turn on closed captions, 143
Turn the camera off, 145
two locations for lines, 23
two PDF tabs, 158
Typography (Font), 148

U
uncomplicated URL box appears, 156
Undenied access to the Content planner., 10
undo the modifications, 60
Unlimited folders, 10
unlock position icon, 35, 36
Update the contact details, 165
Update the contact details associated with your domain, 165
update the design pages, 104, 137
update your browser, 176
update your contact details, 165
Updates that address minor issues, 174
updating everyone's map, 165
Upgrade to the latest version of the Canva app, 174
Upload and import photos from your computer or your phone, 70
Upload and make use of brand logos, 88
Upload CSV to upload your data, 44
Upload logos from the editor, 80
upload OTF or TTF files, 25
upload the photographs, 176
Upload your company's or brand's logos, 79
uploaded media, 175
Uploading and importing videos from your computer or phone, 56
Uploading and Using Brand Logos, 79
Uploading brand logos from the brand kit, 80
Uploading designs from Canva to Sharepoint, 67
Uploading media, 57, 131
Uploading media from cloud storage or applications, 57
uploading photos to Canva, 176
Uploading takes too long or doesn't finish, 175
upper-right corner of the desired copy, 158
usage of Canva,, 14
use a different device., 174
use and set up Canva's mobile edition, 12
use Canva Free, 41
use Canva on any internet-connected device, 4
Use Flourish to create your tale or graphic., 43
use my current domain, 161, 162
use of Canva pictures, 3
use one finger to press and drag, 68
Use one of the templates to create your website, 160
Use Resize and Magic Switch to change width and height values, 105
Use Smart Crop to expedite the process of cropping your photos., 34
use the Background Remover tool, 6
use the complete template, 30
use the floating toolbar, 35, 36
Use the prompt to log into your Sharepoint account., 66
username and password, 172
user's current design, 1
Users of Canva Pro can add domains, 160
using a Canva template, 85, 97
using a different browser fixes the problem, 174
Using a subdomain, 165
using a template, 22
Using a website template, 161
Using AI image generation apps, 106
using and editing templates, 5
Using audio and video, 7, 126
Using brand voice, 84
Using Canva, 26, 27, 41, 131
using Canva grids, 48
using Canva in a browser, 171
Using Canvas Brand Kit, 4
Using Canvas filter tools to add and remove effects to your designs, 60
Using Canvas templates, 29
Using Charts, 41
Using dot charts, 43
Using Frames, 44
Using frames and cropping photos into shapes, 44
Using Grids, 48, 91
Using Layout, 29
Using lines to connect shapes, 39
Using Magic Edit, 111
Using Magic Edit to add, replace, and modify pictures, 111
Using Magic Media to create photos and videos, 116
Using Mouse and Trackpad Gestures for Brush Tools, 67
Using other Canva templates, 161
Using Page transitions, 103
Using Quick actions, 118
Using quick flow to connect shapes, 40
Using Templates, 26, 28, 95
Using text prompts, 108, 118
using the Canva Button, 74, 105, 132, 140, 173
Using the floating toolbar for Magic Write, 84
Using the Quick Actions button, what are your options?, 118
Using the Quick Create Function, 89
Using the Sharepoint app, 66
using the Upload tab, 176
USING VIDEO AND ANIMATION, 126
Using your domains to publish websites, 163
Using your saved tone of voice, 119
UTC, 108, 117, 118
utilizing Canva's nameservers, 167
utilizing the Presenter view, 170

V
variety of chart styles, 41
variety of designs, 7
various charitable organizations, 1
various users, 2
verification email., 163
verify activities by email,, 167
Verify the version of your browser is up to date., 174
Verifying your domain, 163
Vertical and Horizontal choices, 68
Via editor, 63
Via projects tab, 64
Vibrant, 170
video editing tool., 1
video editor has a timeline, 129
Videos, 13, 45, 48, 66, 117, 131, 132, 134, 139, 140, 143
videos, and designs, 139
videos, graphics, and brand templates, 172
View next to the domain name, 167
view personal folders, 172
view shared folders, 172
view the edit options, 42
view the list of related domains, 164
view your profile photo, 172
visiting the Canvas status page, 173
visualizations, 43
visually interesting, 44
Volume icon, 170
Volume icon and dragging the slider, 170

W
warmth, 73
watermarks, 41
Web address or social media handle, 123
web pages, 29, 32, 160, 162, 165
Website domain names like canva.com, 165
website structure, 165
Websites, 28, 160, 161
website's functionality and visual appeal, 31
website's primary domain, 165
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CANVA, 1
well-known brand logos, 71, 96
well-liked function of Canva Pro, 70
What are AI image-generation apps?, 106
What are the contents you cannot trademark, 99
What are the different element file formats available in Canva, 54
What are the guidelines for brands when creating logos, 99
What are the key features of Canvas editing tools, 54
What are the limitations of AI image-generation apps?, 107
What can I use AI image generation apps for?, 108
What is branding and why is consistency important?, 88
What types of templates are available on Canva?, 30
whatever endeavor you take on, 177
What's DNS?, 165
Where can you find templates that complement your business on Canva?, 30
While Presenting, 170
Whiteboards, 168, 169
whiteboards are an invaluable tool, 168
whiteboards can also be an excellent place to conduct trivia or icebreaker
activities, 168
Who owns the copyright in AI-generated images?, 108
WHOIS database, 167
Why Choose Canva?, 2
Why Consistency is Important, 73
Why should you edit your website’s DNS settings?, 165
Why would I need to edit my DNS records?, 167
wide range of editing tools, 6
Windows computer, 34, 102, 169

Y
year of operation, 1
Yellow, 73
you also learned how to batch resize and precisely align items, 177
You are in a different team, 172
You can access your item, 173
You can add a new text box, 21
You can add your favicon to personalize your website, 160
You can also modify the way that notifications, 171
you can also print straight from Canva, 8, 157
You can change and utilize hundreds or even thousands of pre-made templates,
157
You can create groups on Canva, 4
you can import and upload movies from your phone, 56
You can import your data using a CSV file., 42
you can turn your ideas into visually striking reality, 177
You can use a collection of pre-made templates, 2
You can use one of the many different-sized designs available on Canva, 157
You have been removed from a team, 173
You have deleted your design, 173
You have the option of an automatic or manual connection, 164
You may alter text, 36
You may have more than one Canva account, 172
You may manage every domain from one location, 164
You may use the Canva Desktop App, 171
You may use your presentation slides as whiteboards, 169
You must duplicate your design into a new template, 158
You must update the DNS settings on your domain, 164
You'll be aware of where to look for templates, 5
Your account storage, 175
Your business name, 123
your Canva account, 10, 12, 14, 17, 91, 99, 120, 153, 155, 156, 171
your Canva-purchased and free domains, 164
your domain name is your building's full address, 165
your domain will remain functional for the length of the payment., 164
Your file type and size, 175
Your internet connection, 176
Your name, 123, 172
Your primary domain includes a subdomain, 165
your request for design approval, 171
Your team admin or owner may have moved or deleted your design, 172
Your web browser, 176
YouTube, 9, 127, 132, 143

Z
zoom in or out, 68, 104, 169
Zooming and removing or redoing brush strokes, 64, 111
Zooming in or out, 104