Group and Ungroup Elements Efficiently in Canva

Group and Ungroup Elements in Canva

TL;DR:

• Group elements by selecting them and clicking "Group" in the toolbar
• Ungroup by selecting a grouped cluster and clicking "Ungroup"
• Use keyboard shortcuts: Cmd/Ctrl + G to group, Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + G to ungroup
• You can group text with images, shapes, and other design elements
• Grids and charts cannot be grouped
• Elements can only be grouped within the same page

How to Group Elements in Canva

When you're working with multiple design elements that need to move together, grouping saves you from repositioning each piece individually.

1. Select the elements you want to group. Click and drag over them, or hold Shift and click each element one by one.
2. Once selected, a floating toolbar appears. Click "Group" in this toolbar.

That's it. Your elements now move as one unit when you drag them around your canvas.

How to Ungroup Elements in Canva

Need to edit something within a group? Here's how to break it apart:

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1. Click on the grouped elements to select the entire group.
2. In the floating toolbar, click "Ungroup."

Your elements are now separate again and can be edited individually.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Grouping

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:

Mac users:

• Command + G to group
• Command + Shift + G to ungroup

Windows users:

• Ctrl + G to group
• Ctrl + Shift + G to ungroup

Quick tip: Double-check your selection before grouping. If you accidentally include extra elements, it'll make adjustments trickier later on.

What You Can and Can't Group

You can group most design elements together, including text, images, shapes, and icons. However, grids and charts won't play ball with grouping.

Also worth noting: you can only group elements that are on the same page. Cross-page grouping isn't possible in Canva.

TL;DR:

• Group elements by selecting them and clicking "Group" in the toolbar
• Ungroup by selecting a grouped cluster and clicking "Ungroup"
• Use keyboard shortcuts: Cmd/Ctrl + G to group, Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + G to ungroup
• You can group text with images, shapes, and other design elements
• Grids and charts cannot be grouped
• Elements can only be grouped within the same page

FAQs

Can I group elements across different pages in Canva?
No, you can only group elements within the same page in Canva.

Can I group text elements with images in Canva?
Yes, you can group text with images, shapes, and other design elements in Canva.

Is there a maximum number of elements I can group in Canva?
There's no set limit, but for optimal performance, try to keep the group size manageable.

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Grouping: Combining several elements into one to simplify movement and alignment.

Ungrouping: Reverting a grouped set back to individual elements for detailed editing.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Key combinations that perform specific tasks quickly without needing a mouse.

Wrap-up

Grouping and ungrouping elements in Canva makes your design workflow much smoother. Instead of moving five different pieces separately, you can shift them all at once. It's particularly handy when you're fine-tuning layouts or need to duplicate sections of your design.

The keyboard shortcuts become second nature once you use them a few times, so give them a go on your next project.

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