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Platform
Canva
Category
Basics
Topic
Grouping
AI summary
Grouping elements in Canva allows for easier movement and resizing as a single unit, while ungrouping lets you edit individual elements. Use the floating toolbar or keyboard shortcuts (Command/Ctrl + G to group, Command/Ctrl + Shift + G to ungroup) for efficiency. Note that grids and charts cannot be grouped with other elements, and grouping only applies to elements on the same page.
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Group and Ungroup Elements in Canva
TL;DR:
- Grouping lets you combine multiple design elements so they move and resize together
- Select elements then click the Group button in the floating toolbar
- Ungroup by selecting the group and clicking Ungroup
- Use Command+G (Mac) or Ctrl+G (Windows) to group quickly
- Grids and charts can't be grouped with other elements
- Only works for elements on the same page
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How to Group Elements
When you need multiple elements to stay together, grouping saves you from repositioning everything individually.
Step-by-step process:
- Select your elements by holding Shift and clicking each one, or drag to create a selection box around them
- Look for the floating toolbar that appears above your selection
- Click the 'Group' button
Your elements now move as one unit. Resize the group and everything scales proportionally.
How to Ungroup Elements
Need to edit something inside a group? Here's how to break it apart:
- Click on the grouped elements to select the whole group
- Find the 'Ungroup' button in the floating toolbar
- Click it to separate everything back into individual elements
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed things up with these shortcuts:
- Mac: Command+G to group, Command+Shift+G to ungroup
- Windows: Ctrl+G to group, Ctrl+Shift+G to ungroup
These shortcuts work the same way as the toolbar buttons, just faster once you get used to them.
What You Can't Group
Some elements won't play nicely with grouping:
- Grids and charts can't be grouped with other elements
- Elements on different pages can't be grouped together
FAQs
Can I group grids and charts with other elements?
No, Canva doesn't allow grids and charts to be grouped with other element types. You'll need to position these manually.
Is there a limit on how many elements I can group?
There's no hard limit, but grouping too many elements can slow things down and make editing awkward. Keep groups manageable.
Can I group elements across different pages?
No, grouping only works for elements on the same page. Each page is treated separately.
What happens to layers when I group elements?
Grouped elements maintain their layer order relative to each other, but the whole group can be moved up or down in the overall layer stack.
Jargon Buster
Grouping - Combining multiple design elements so they act as a single unit for moving, resizing, and positioning
Ungrouping - Breaking apart a group so each element can be edited individually again
Floating toolbar - The menu that appears above selected elements, containing relevant editing options
Selection box - The rectangle you create by dragging your cursor to select multiple elements at once
Wrap-up
Grouping and ungrouping keeps your designs organized and makes bulk changes much easier. Once you start using these tools regularly, you'll wonder how you managed without them. The keyboard shortcuts alone will save you loads of time on bigger projects.